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Ava Anderson, Aged 15, Launches Skincare Line

by Grace Gold (Subscribe to Grace Gold's posts)
Posted Jan 26th 2010 at 5:30PM  
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15 year old skincare guru Ava Anderson. Courtesy Photo

So we've seen a 13 year old blogger turned professional fashion critic and a 9 year old in the front row at the Wantabi collection in recent weeks, and now it's time to make way for a business woman.

What were you doing when you were 15?

We're going to guess not starting companies.

Ava Anderson – the brains behind her eponymous non-toxic skincare company – was inspired by a hazardous cosmetic report she read two years ago (at the tender age of 14, folks), when she realized that even so-called "natural" products on the market often contained harmful elements.

After becoming a toxic ingredient junkie and sweeping the cosmetic aisles for pure choices – not to mention Mom and Grandma's makeup bags - frustration led the precocious blonde to invent her own products that passed all non-toxic standards.

"Through a family friend, we found a manufacturer with research facilities that could develop and produce products to my standards. It was a great challenge to develop these revolutionary formulas and I had to reject many proposed formulations," says Anderson.

Ok, we're impressed.

The Ava Anderson skincare line. Courtesy Photo


Anderson's line includes skincare essentials from exfoliator to lip scrub, with a line of cosmetics coming soon. At about $20 a pop, these products are more affordable than many other all-natural products on the market.

And just like momma who is a lifetime small business owner, Anderson thinks strategically; her products are available for direct sale through other enterprising young reps like herself – giving young women the power to spread the word about safe, natural beauty while making a buck at the same time.

And we're also a little obsessed: Stay tuned for an interview with Ava coming later this week!

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Patrick Sullivan, MD, 1-27-2010, 2:55PM

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Patrick Sullivan, MD

Ava, your ideas and products are very impressive. We completely support you. In Plastic Surgery we are looking forward to your Sun Protection products as well.
Patrick K. Sullivan, MD
Asso. Prof. Plastic Surgery
Brown University School of Medicine
Providence, RI 02905
401 965 6226

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Regina Bell, 1-26-2010, 9:02PM

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Regina Bell

This is an awesome company and Ava has got a great heart for helping people. I'm a consultant with the company and use the products myself and believe this is going to go very far. I'm so glad to see Ava featured. This is a worthy cause to feature.

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Edna Loya, 1-27-2010, 8:19AM

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Edna Loya

This is a fantastic product and unbelievable company. I am so excited to finally find a "0" toxin product. I am launching the company here in California and we are all so excited. Today health and beauty go hand in hand.

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Karen Watts, 1-27-2010, 7:01PM

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Karen Watts

Ava's products are amazing. I have large pores with black heads and it has helped my skin so much since I started using the products. I love that is "0" toxin's. I found Ava's products when I was searching for products for my son that is on a Gluten and Casein free diet for his Asperger's. I was doing research online and just happen to come across the Ava Anderson Non-Toxic products. I feel in love with Ava's story and how all the products are "0" Toxins. I became a consultant to share this amazing company with everyone I meet.

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Suzanne Arena, 1-29-2010, 2:02PM

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Suzanne Arena

Thank you Stylelist and really all media coverage on this exceptional young teen. I have studied toxins and the effects on children for years, and I haven't been able to understand why for so long this has been a dirty secret.

As a former student in Junior Achievements I comprehend the arduous path it takes to embark on a business plan. Ava has vociferously announced to everyone that she has the message - no toxins period! The electric manner in which the information reaches guests at a Non-Toxic party is riveting and validates her efforts in my eyes. Stupendous, that her family has rallied behind her and nurtured her aspirations to make us all aware of the auspices of what "Fragrance" truly means. Once you learn these facts from this encyclopedic teen.... which she explains like it's her first time sharing, you then parallel this to the Tobacco Industry that has coveted "Trade Secrets" in their ingredients and there is no difference. I can't tell you how important this campaign is to alert the public. Let's think about it, what price are we really paying when you have portions of your body removed because they are cancerous? I know, I have been connected the dots on the research I have been doing for years and the facts are there to behold on the Environmental Working Group's database.

Lastly, it's totally inspiring to see a mother/daughter team. They are empowering women and allowing us to give the most important gift - do not sabotage our health. Just remove one straw from the camels back amongst our obscure environmental nation we have created. Her words resonate...."1,100 banned chemicals when we ship out to Europe, however the FDA only bans 9". Catastrophic are the cancers, tumors, neurological and reproductive maladies that are out there. I praise Ava and her families efforts to help make a difference.

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MaryBeth Frye, 1-29-2010, 8:47PM

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MaryBeth Frye

Ava, you are an amazingly bright young woman. Who could not be impressed by your story? I love your products! My skin feels so clean and so smooth. People have even told me that I look "more wholesome" and I am over 50!!

I especially love the smell of your products. I actually look forward to using them and how they make me feel. You've even priced them to be affordable to everyone! I am a user for life!!!!

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