Whether you live in Hawaii or not, sunscreen is extremely important for skin health! Here in the islands, there is a huge movement of using reef-safe sunscreen; this state proclaimed a ban on sunscreens containing reef-harming chemicals that would go into effect on January 1st, 2021. So, here’s why Born of the Water carries Ao Organics!

What is Ao Organics?

Ao Organics is a skincare brand from the Big Island. The company is a one woman show! The owner is not only a devoted momma, but she creates an entire line of products as well as doing her own shipping/processing etc. She originally started her brand by offering oxybenzone free sunscreen, and now her line has blossomed to providing all sorts of skincare like toners, cleansers, tanning oil, lash serum, skin serum just to name a few. Ao Organics has been gaining a lot of traction within Hawaii as well as around the world (we’ve had customers from New Zealand and Japan purchase her products!).

Why Are Their Products Amazing?

Ao Organics products are all cruelty free and reef safe. The ingredients used in her products are all-natural and a majority of the ingredients used are also organic. So, you can feel good knowing what you’re putting onto your body is SAFE, and it’s also SAFE for the environment. All of the products have a light fragrance, but do not have a chemical smell that many beauty products usually do (yay for natural ingredients).

The owner also cares about the Earth, which is why she packages her products in glass, tins, or cardboard. She even does refills for customers on the Big Island for a discounted rate! You can feel good knowing you aren’t using plastic!

Why Should You Support Ao Organics?

There are literally so many reasons as to why you should definitely check out Ao Organics. This brand is momma-owned and operated, is made locally in Hawaii by a part-Native Hawaiian, uses all-natural and organic ingredients, and comes in eco-friendly packaging. By purchasing Ao Organics products, you’re also helping to support Hawaii’s economy! And these products, although they are all “handmade” by one individual, the pricing for Ao Organics products are definitely affordable. There are literally no reasons why you SHOULDN’T support this awesome brand.