Insider Blog

For many years, Avon has built customer trust through transparency––sharing our product innovations, clinical results and now, the sourcing of our natural ingredients. As a member of the LG H&H family headquartered in South Korea, we benefit from cutting-edge technological innovations and access to the highest-quality ingredients. Recently, a few of our team members visited LG H&H’s HQ. This trip included a visit to the LG H&H Oriental Herbal Research facility to see how they source ingredients for products.  

 

At the research facility, Avon team members met with Junhyung Park, a Senior Researcher at the botanical garden at the LG H&H Oriental Herbal Research facility, which grows key ingredients used in some of Avon’s beloved skin care and hair care products.  

 

The botanical garden plays a vital role in collecting and preserving plant resources to discover their useful substances, as explained by Park. Currently, the LG H&H Oriental Herbal Research facility manages over 250 species of plants. “The most important thing about extracting ingredients from this garden is that the plants are used for skin care, so safety is very important. We don’t use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides and try to grow the plants as naturally as possible,” Park shared.  

 

As a Senior Researcher, Park’s days in the garden begin early. “I start my day at 7 AM by checking the conditions of the plants in the greenhouse. I look for any signs of pests or diseases and ensure they have enough water. I then check the outdoor plants in the same manner,” he shared. Park added that the most satisfying part about working in the botanical garden is “seeing the plants grow healthy and mature.” 

 

Having access to this incredible resource allows Avon to continue innovating carefully researched and effective skin care and hair care formulas with naturally derived ingredients. Now that you’ve taken a peek inside LG H&H’s botanical research center, allow us to introduce you to a few ways to incorporate revitalizing and nourishing botanicals into your everyday routine.  

 

Organist 

Infused with rich botanical ingredients, the Organist line features several collections specially curated to target your specific hair and/or skin care needs. Looking to strengthen your strands and support your body’s moisture barrier? Check out the Organist Rosemary Mint Collection. For a deep clean and clarifying benefits, add the Organist Apple Cider Vinegar Collection into your routine. And for lustrous hair and luminous-looking skin, you’ll definitely want to incorporate the Organist Rice Water Collection into your line-up.  

 

Skin So Soft Pure Nature  

With bath and body and hair care selections, this vegan, plant-based line is formulated with moisturizing and revitalizing ingredients like green-tea extract and baobab seed oil. 

 

Beyond Glow Centella 

If you have sensitive skin with redness caused by dryness, this collection will be your bestie. This new line of skin care is powered by centella asiatica: a leafy green herb that is known to be rich in fatty acids and antioxidants. It can help hydrate and cool skin and reduce the look of redness and dryness.  

 

From the thriving botanical garden to the thoughtful ingredient sourcing, nature and innovation work hand in hand when it comes to our products. With brands like Organist, Skin So Soft Pure Nature and Beyond Glow Centella, you can experience the benefits of these carefully sourced botanicals in your own self-care routine—bringing a touch of nature into your everyday life.