When herbalist and naturopath, Megan Douglas, set out to create her skincare brands – ECOCERT River Veda and The Organic Skin Co. – she had a goal. To create organic skincare and internal remedies, which were authentic and delivered superb results.
Megan Douglas
It was a long journey from concept to end product and she nearly gave up! Initially wanting to manufacture in New Zealand she found she couldn’t get the certification she was after, which presented a challenge. Then, somewhat fortuitously, she met an Indian gentleman at a trade expo in Hong Kong who introduced her to supercritical (read: powerful) herbal and flower extracts. These wonderful ingredients underpin most of the products.
Most of the organic plant and flower extracts in the formulations come from Maharashtra, India (Megan actually lived in the country for three years during her 20s) and she uses cold pressed oils from Ashburton New Zealand. She works closely with the Maharashtra farms, and, a firm believer in giving back, World Organic is paying 10% over market rates in the company’s initial stages. As they grow, they’ll contribute even more to the community.
Third from left, Megan in Maharashtra
In her teens, Megan was a successful model and went on to become a well-known fashion designer in London. But after time out living in India, she returned to New Zealand, is raising two children, and has become a sixth generation herbalist. It makes for an amazing story huh?
This is one of her awesome designs on the cover of UK Marie Claire no less!
Megan is one smart cookie and her business model is based on direct selling and party plan. She chose to go this way in a bid to empower women who are tied to the home. It gives them a chance to earn some personal income and contribute to the family coffers while still being available to mind hearth and home. With her partner involved in the business and her brother and sister-in-law returning home from the UK to join the company too, World Organic is looking to expand around the globe and have already landed in Australia. The core of World Organic lies with the intention of creating healthy skin, healthy bodies and enriching relationships. Nice.
This pic is from healinghaven.co.nz
River Veda (left) is the company’s luxurious rejuvenating brand; it’s based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (knowledge of life). The Organic Skincare Co. line (right) is an affordable everyday range. To learn more about the products, get your hands on some or join the team, visit http://www.worldorganic.co.nz
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