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Beladoce Botanicals
[edit]Beladoce Botanicals is a Latina-owned skincare brand founded by Elena Marques in 2017. The brand specializes in small-batch, natural skincare and perfumes, utilizing sustainably sourced Brazilian botanicals from the Amazon rainforest. Beladoce aims to provide clean, ethical skincare while supporting environmental initiatives in Brazil.
History
[edit]Beladoce Botanicals was founded by Elena Marques, a licensed skincare professional with over 17 years of experience in the beauty industry. The brand was created with a commitment to sustainable and ethical practices, using ingredients from small, fair trade suppliers in Brazil and Latin America.
The brand's product line includes skincare and fragrances formulated with botanicals like açaí, cupuaçu, and pataua oil. The company has also garnered attention for its environmental initiatives, including its partnership with Amazon defense organizations and efforts to reduce plastic waste in oceans.
Products
[edit]Beladoce Botanicals offers a range of skincare products designed for sensitive skin, including cleansers, oils, and creams, as well as a line of small-batch perfumes. The brand’s signature products include:
- Amazônica Rescue Oil – A nourishing oil infused with Amazonian botanicals.
- Doce Mel Shimmer Oil – A lightweight body shimmer oil formulated with lab-created mica.
- Dragão Rescue Creme – A rich, winter-formulated cream designed for skin nourishment.
- Água Doce Perfume – A tropical fragrance inspired by Minas Gerais, Brazil, featuring notes of honey, brown sugar, and ylang ylang.
- Rainha do Mar Perfume – A floral, ocean-inspired fragrance with jasmine, lavender, and driftwood.
Sustainability and Ethical Practices
[edit]Beladoce Botanicals is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing. The company works with small-scale suppliers in Brazil who follow fair trade practices, ensuring that ingredients are responsibly sourced from the Amazon region. The company also contributes a portion of its proceeds to environmental organizations focused on Amazon defense and ocean conservation. Every order from Beladoce helps fund the removal of ocean-bound plastic waste in partnership with Clean Hub.
Media Coverage
[edit]Beladoce Botanicals has been featured in several publications for its unique approach to skincare and its commitment to sustainability, including:
- Canvas Rebel ([Canvas Rebel](https://canvasrebel.com/meet-elena-marques/))
- Yahoo Life: [5 Latina-Owned Organic Skincare Brands to Love](https://es-us.vida-estilo.yahoo.com/5-latina-owned-organic-skincare-223532198.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIfrjS9Y9qm41zDETPpJQn9tI3vDDc8J6ZEZDq536SMycLj-qPP2gYHyCwTzQ46Ny9lyZyyyWnw0HNesY9DSJRriQHsUpjZjDGqMvCwe3fK30L07b-fKeeOus3rxP9tlfJPGnVOh5DEqdjUTjWpfkEq8YFNbxNe_ynQhkCO884p5)
- Hip Latina: [Holiday Gift Guide](https://hiplatina.com/a-holiday-gift-guide-for-all-the-beauty-mavens-in-your-life/)
- SD Voyager: [Interview with Elena Marques](https://sdvoyager.com/interview/life-work-elena-marques/)
- Voyage LA: [Meet Elena Marques](https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-elena-marques-beladoce-botanicals/)
Sustainability Certifications and Initiatives
[edit]Beladoce Botanicals maintains strong commitments to ethical and sustainable sourcing, offering cruelty-free, vegan, and environmentally conscious products. In addition to their environmental partnerships, the brand’s shipping is carbon neutral, and it strives to minimize packaging waste.