Eco by Sonya Driver is an all-natural, certified organic skincare brand, founded by Aussie mum Sonya Driver. The brand specialises in all-natural sun care and skincare, with a range of certified organic self-tanning products under the sub-brand Eco Tan. Sonya Driver didnāt always run her own natural self-care brand. In 2009, she was a mum and an international flight attendant. But almost overnight, and all at once, her life changed when she was made redundant at work and went through divorce. After spending two weeks volunteering in East Timor, Sonya found the strength to āturn [her] pain into powerā. It was around that time her sister had to have a melanoma removed from her arm and needed a natural spray tan that would help disguise her scar. Sonya was horrified to learn that many of the spray tans on the market were full of nasty chemicals and so she drew upon her love of natural and organic ingredients to start her own brand ā committed to making chemical-free, honest products. Sonyaās research and development began in her small kitchen with lab equipment she purchased on eBay. But it has since grown into one of Australiaās leading natural and certified-organic skin and suncare brands.
There are countless reasons to love the Eco by Sonya Driver brand. But one of the main reasons we love Eco by Sonya here at Sassy Organics is that itās a brand with so much heart! We are all for brands who love giving back and this is certainly true of Eco by Sonya. Eco by Sonya Driver is proud to be a global philanthropic company that regularly donates to over 20 charities and foundations each month. Sonya is also involved in various community projects: from assisting mothers and children in Romania and paying for dogsā operations to helping keep domestic violence sanctuaries open. In 2020, Eco by Sonya even launched its own not-for-profit: The Miracle Made Foundation with an aim to create jobs and opportunities that lift others up in communities across the globe.
Outside of this work, Eco by Sonya Driver has woven its commitment to the people, the planet and animals into the fibres of its DNA. The brand is careful about the ingredients it uses and how it sources them, is certified-organic and uses recyclable or up-cycled materials in its packaging and is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free ā big ticks from us!
Weāve found that itās not just our head and hearts that love Eco by Sonya but our skin too. If you enjoy light, summery skincare that feels like a classic, Aussie beach day in a bottle, then this range is for you. Itās the ingredients that Eco by Sonya uses which sets it apart from conventional skincare. Eco by Sonya Driver products are made using only natural, plant-based ingredients ā mostly sourced in Australia. Eco by Sonya also avoids fillers, toxins, parabens or any synthetic and artificial ingredients that dilute the productās active ingredients and are a danger to our bodyās natural functioning. Eco by Sonya harnesses the power of plants and fruits like aloe vera, coconut, Kakadu plum and shea butter ā to name a few ā and combines this with science to produce results-driven, yet natural skincare. As someone with naturally dryer skin, Sassy Organics founder Aida loves Eco by Sonya for its super-hydrating products. Think Super Fruit Hydrators and toners and the infamous Glory Oil.
Trust us when we say itās so hard to pick just five of the Eco by Sonya range. But if youāre looking to incorporate this all-natural, certified-organic skincare brand into your routine then these are the products we suggest trying first.
1. Eco by Sonya Glory oil
One of Sonya Driverās most popular products, the glory oil is a miracle-working night and day treatment that contains Inca Inchi, acai and pumpkin seed oil. Meaning, it has powerful antioxidant, healing and anti-aging properties. You can use this oil for reducing redness, the appearance of scars and fine lines. Itās lightweight and settles on the skin effortlessly, so it wonāt clog pores or feel greasy. Glor oil reviews and glory oil before and after shots will show you just how powerful this glory oil is when it comes to producing visible results on the skin. You can read glory oil reviews and see some glory oil before and after cases here.
2. Eco by Sonya Coconut & Mint Body Wash
This body wash is worth getting out of bed in the morning for. The Eco by Sonya Coconut & Mint Body Wash is both gentle and deep cleansing. Its plant-based formula of aloe vera, coconut and peppermint thatās free from soap and SLS, so itās safe to use on the whole family including those with sensitive skin or the little ones. If you use Eco Tan tanning products, this is formulated to gently cleanse the skin without stripping away your tan.
3. Eco by Sonya Super Acai Exfoliator
Ever feel like your face needs an all-around pick-me-up? This is exactly what I get when I use the Eco by Sonya Acai Exfoliator. This exfoliating face scrub intensely exfoliates while enriching your skin with the antioxidant and skin-brightening properties of acai. This powerful superfruit drenches your skin in hydration, while the chia seed oil provides rich omega 3s. Combine this with the exfoliating properties, and your skin is left restored, refreshed and brighter than ever.
4. Eco by Sonya Coconut Body Milk
Eco by Sonya Coconut Body Milk provides instant hydration to dry or dehydrated skin. Despite its name, this vegan lotion is made entirely from plant-based ingredients like aloe vera, jojoba, coconut and macadamia oil that combine to make a creamy, milk-like lotion. The Eco by Sonya Driver Coconut Body Milk is great for those who want to improve the appearance of fine lines and prevent ageing on the skin, but itās also great at extending the life of your self-tanner.
5. Eco by Sonya Face Sunscreen
One of the biggest skincare secrets everyone must know is using SPF on your face and body, daily. The sun is one of the biggest contributors to skin ageing. And yet, itās so hard to find a face sunscreen that is lightweight and non-greasy so you can easily wear it daily and under makeup. The Eco by Sonya sunscreen is exactly that though. This stuff glides on effortlessly, doesnāt clog pores and feels like nothing on the skin. The Eco by Sonya Face Sunscreen will also give you a velvety glow with its hydrating combo of vitamins A, C & E. Itās also SPF 30 and UVA/UVB protecting.
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