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Saphoros History

Saphoros Spa Essentials is a family-operated small business dedicated to healthy skincare and natural beauty.

The business began in September 2005, offering bath & body products, gift baskets, fragrances, and candles. After a few months, owner Donna Standridge realized her true vision for the company and the direction that she needed to take in order to reach that dream. Saphoros teamed up with one of the most highly regarded dermatological laboratories in North America to develop a line of professional Aromatherapy-based skincare and anti-aging products – each dermatologist tested and approved, with clinically proven results. The new signature line proved to be successful and in October 2006, the company expanded again with the introduction of their own mineral makeup line, Lueur Jeune, developed entirely by Saphoros’ owner and founder.

January 2007 brought exciting news for the growing company. Only three short months after launching the Lueur Jeune mineral cosmetic line, Saphoros was awarded "Best Mineral Foundation of 2006" by StyleForFree.com, a well-respected internet web site dedicated to reviewing and featuring the best in fashion, cosmetics and skincare.

Since that time, Saphoros has experienced tremendous growth and opportunities, including invitations to participate in several "swag" events, such as the 2007 Reebok Celebrity Heroes Baseball Game, twice for the Oscars, Miss USA 2008, the Emmy's, Miss Teen USA.  In January 2009, Saphoros embarked on the unique opportunity to be the sole cosmetic sponsor all of the Miss Bahamas Universe pageants.

Saphoros is a cruelty-free company from ingredient sourcing to final product, and is certified as Cruelty-Free by PETA’s Caring Consumer program. They are also proud members of the Indie Beauty Network.

The company also believes in conservation of natural resources, and has taken many steps into "going green," such as recycling of office/packing supplies, recycled and recyclable packaging.  Saphoros also does not rely on heavy, energy-consuming machinery.  All products are hand-mixed, filled, packaged and labeled by human hands.

The Research and Development team is constantly working to spot new trends in cosmetics and pouring through clinical trials and research on safe and effective skincare ingredients in order to bring consumers new, effective and innovative products. Saphoros’ philosophy is to provide safe and effective products for each individual client, and never let them walk away with a product they don’t need.

 
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Jim Standridge
4116 McKnight Center
Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: 903-691-3203
Fax: 866-337-8146
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