 MARIPOSA...
AN ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION
Mariposa Alternative Bodycare
was launched in January 2003 by myself and partner Debbie. With
both of us having a background in the health food industry and in
particular with organic products, we wanted to start our own business
that was in line with our experience and beliefs; a business that
would be positive for ourselves, the end consumer, and the environment.
With this in mind we decided that our range
should be full and comprehensive, providing the best organic and
natural skin and bodycare products that would provide real alternatives
to the ‘natural’ high street brands. The choice of a
web-based shop (www.mariposa.co.uk)
was built upon the understanding that often demand for such natural
products is not met in rural areas where there are less well stocked
health stores. The decision to provide such a mail order service
has been welcomed not only in the UK, but as far away as Taiwan
and Japan, Europe and the USA, with Mariposa Alternative Bodycare
shipping products to many international customers.
Skincare products with organic ingredients
are actually difficult to find. Moreover, when you do find a truly
organic product, it is surprising how many products reveal very
little about their ingredients, if anything at all.
At Mariposa Alternative
Bodycare we list the full ingredients of all the products
we sell so you can see exactly what you're getting. We also pride
ourselves on being able to offer a wide range of products by not
being tied to particular brands; that way we are free to search
out the best products - often from small, local producers that
are unable to work with large companies' supply systems.
A good example of one such supplier is Earthbound
Organics. The force behind Earthbound is Jo Ordonez Sampson. Jo,
who is a qualified aromatherapist, also trained as a biologist
before researching the herbs, oils and plants that she would come
to use in the Earthbound range of organic skincare. Jo maintains
a 'hands on approach', collecting herbs and flowers for her product
ingredients and filling the jars herself. Most of the ingredients
are organic and wild crafted, with all of them natural and mostly
hand-picked from hedgerows in the Welsh countryside. Those that
are not indigenous to Wales are bought from approved organic herb
suppliers.
Another big advantage of being a small company
is that we are able to provide a level of customer service that
big players can not. With one of us always at the end of the telephone,
we are easy to get hold of and can provide a personal expert service
for anybody with a general enquiry or who simply wishes to order
by telephone from a real person! By building a rapport with our
customers, we obtain many valuable suggestions that help us regularly
review our product ranges and continually improve.
Since it's launch, Mariposa
Alternative Bodycare has gone from strength to strength,
adding new products on the recommendation of satisfied customers.
As a result, we don't just stop at natural skincare products;
we also stock ear candles, skin brushes, toothbrushes, tongue
cleaners, Natracare organic tampons and pads, and Simply Gentle
fair trade organic cotton wool products as part of our 'Body care
essentials' department.
By understanding the needs of the environmentally
aware woman of today, Mariposa
is able to provide an extensive range of quality products to you.
We are sure you will find us well worth a visit: Website:
www.mariposa.co.uk,
Email: Enquiries@mariposa.co.uk
Article by Steve Brown
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