Quality

While a wide variety of skin and beauty product manufacturers claim to produce products with organic ingredients, very few of them reveal whether they've obtained actual organic certifications. 100% Beauty stands out by doing exactly this. Each product page lists the product's certifications. The Organic Cucumber Eye Cream Gel page, for example, states that the product is certified organic by SGS Organic, Ceres GmbH and Oregon Tilth. Instead of being generic across the site, the organic certifications vary from page to page. The company's Pineapple Facial Scrub, for example, is certified organic by QAI, Oregon Tilth, Baystate Organic Certification Limited, Organic Certifiers and the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This is a small but crucial touch that truly sets 100% Pure apart from the competition.

100% Pure adheres to the highest possible standards when creating their line of skin and beauty products. Instead of using potentially harmful artificial dyes to color their products, 100% Pure utilizes natural fruit pigments (the things that give fruit their natural colors). While this may seem like a gimmick to some, the reality is that these pigments provide nutrients and antioxidants on their own. Since research indicates that up to 60% of skincare products are wholly absorbed into the skin, the decision to use natural fruit pigments instead of harsh dyes seems obvious. This same type of intelligent manufacturing is applied to all aspects of how 100% Pure creates its product line.

Ingredients

100% Pure uses only the finest all-natural ingredients throughout its entire product line, all of which are certified organic by various organizations. As the company's name implies, all ingredients are completely pure, with absolutely no harsh detergents, artificial colors, artificial fragrances, chemical preservatives, synthetic chemicals, parabens, phthalates or other harsh toxins. The lack of artificial fragrances does not imply that 100% Pure's products have no aroma. In fact, the opposite is true thanks to the company's utilization of real fruits and pure essential oils, all of which contribute to the aroma of the products.

In addition, 100% Pure does not use any emulsifiers or thickeners, which they describe as "cheap fillers." As such, ingredients such as alcohol and water are not used to dilute the company's products. Some customers have noted that certain products, such as 100% Pure Body Wash, seem thinner than expected. This is a normal result of the company's choice to avoid emulsifiers, and has no negative bearing on product quality.

In lieu of artificial chemical preservatives, the company uses natural anti-bacterial herbs to ensure the freshness of its products. Ingredients such as lavender, rosemary, goldenseal, oregano, thyme and Japanese honeysuckle are used in combination with a proprietary manufacturing process in order to stabilize the active ingredients and protect them from oxidation.

Each product page on both the 100% Pure and Apothica.com websites contains a full list of ingredients, allowing for total transparency in knowing exactly what the products contain.

Clinical Studies and Research

100% Pure exhibits a commitment to clinical testing and scientific research that's shared by very few other skin and beauty product companies. The company regularly tests its products using lengthy independent studies, and makes the results of these studies readily available on the product pages of its website. For example, the beginning of the product page for 100% Pure's Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream describes a study in which subjects used the product as directed for four weeks. Following the study:

• 100% said their skin moisturization and hydration improved.
• 97% noticed less puffiness.
• 93% experienced a reduction in wrinkles and fine lines.
• 93% said their skin was firmer and more elastic.
• 87% saw improvements to dark circles.

Although many of the product pages on the 100% Pure website lack this type of clinical analysis, the company stresses that all of their items, including raw ingredients and finished products, are food grade. As such, the products do not require testing before they can be deemed safe. Chemical ingredients, alternatively, always require testing for safety.

Effectiveness/Testimonials

The 100% Pure website features a dedicated Testimonials section that includes a variety of reviews from satisfied customers. Some of the testimonials describe experiences with individual products, while others attest to the company's quality in general. Some of the reviews mention how 100% Pure has thrown free samples into orders unexpectedly, and how the reviewer ended up purchasing the products based on the quality of the free samples. The reviews, while limited in number, boost confidence in the company.

For individual product testimonials, you'll need to rely on the 100% Pure product pages at Apothica.com. Many of the products have received dozens of reviews, most of which are very positive. Various reviews complement the products for their aroma, as well as their ability to provide their intended effects. Each review includes a star rating between 1 and 5, as well as the review itself. The reviews are averaged and the overall star rating is posted at the top of each testimonials section. None of the reviews undergo editing, allowing you to see a realistic cross-section of consumer opinion regarding each product from 100% Pure.

Customer Support

Apothica.com offers customer support for 100% Pure skin and beauty products through phone, email, fax and live chat. To contact the company via toll-free phone, dial 1-877-924-5819. Customer service hours range from 7:00am until 7:00pm, Monday through Friday, as well as 9:00am until 2:00pm on Saturday.

Apothica.com's live chat feature is unique because it's actually separated into two distinct services: general customer service and esthetician counseling. For most questions regarding orders, accounts, shipment, technical support and other similar issues, it's best to contact the customer service live chat team. However, questions regarding product recommendations and various skin and beauty conditions and concerns are better directed to the company's esthetician counseling department. Apothica.com staffs trained and licensed estheticians who are able to recommend specific products based on your exact needs, with the scientific and medical knowledge necessary to provide accurate advice. This is a provision that goes above and beyond the level of customer service you'll receive from most skin and beauty product companies.

Another customer support perk available from Apothica.com is the company's Auto Ship program. This allows you to receive the same skin and beauty products on a regular basis, every 30, 60 or 90 days. As a bonus, you'll receive 10% off of your first order and 20% off of every subsequent shipment delivered through the Auto Ship program. While plenty of skin and beauty companies offer similar automatic delivery programs, most offer smaller incentives such as free shipping, making the Apothica.com program superior.

Product Return Policy

Apothica.com offers a clearly-defined return policy that allows you to return a product for a refund within 30 days of placing an order. Returns are divided into two categories - replacements and refunds. You can receive a replacement if the item you received arrived in defective or damaged condition, or if you were sent an incorrect product. Refunds are available when you're dissatisfied with product. Refunds are subject to the deduction of shipping charges.

In order to receive a refund or replacement, you'll need to send the item back in its original condition, with all pieces, packaging and printed materials. Although opened and used items are acceptable for return, at least half of the product's contents must remain. This is fair, given that customers who are truly dissatisfied with a product would have no need to use more than half of it. The company accepts multiple returns of the same product at its discretion. In addition, Apothica.com is not responsible for lost return shipments, so it's important to purchase shipping insurance when mailing the return. ??????!!! ??? ??? ?? ????? ???????? ? ??????, ???????? ?????? ????????? ??? ???? . ? ??? ?? ?????? ?? ????, ? ?? ????, ? ?? ???????. ?? ????? ?????? ????? ???????. ????? ????, ???????, ??????, ???????? ??? ???? ???! ???!!

Cost

Apothica.com sells 100% Pure skin and beauty products for exceptionally low prices, typically slightly lower than what you'll find on the 100% Pure website. This is largely due to Apothica.com's 100% Price Matching policy. If you find a 100% Pure skincare product at a competitor's site for a lower price, Apothica.com will match it. The policy applies even when lower competitor prices are only possible using loyalty programs and coupon codes. This is very beneficial, as it allows you to purchase multiple products from a single online retailer while still receiving the best price on each individual product.

Apothica.com offers several ways in which customers can save additional money off of the already guaranteed-lowest prices on 100% Pure products. This begins with the company's email newsletter. By signing up for the free newsletter, you'll receive a coupon code that provides 10% off of every single purchase you make at the site. The site also maintains a Limited Time Only Savings area with deeply discounted items, as well as a collection of free gifts (such as travel kits, eyelash curlers and sample-size skin and beauty products) that you can add to any order. The company states that its sales and promotions rotate on a regular basis, so it's important to keep an eye on the Specials page for the latest deals.

Apothica.com ships all 100% Pure product orders under $49 for $5.95, regardless of size and weight. Orders in excess of $49 are shipped free of charge via USPS standard delivery, which takes between 2 and 7 days depending on your location. FedEx Overnight and 2-Day Delivery services are available for an additional fee.