When Sally Malanga, Founder of the company, started Ecco Bella in 1992, he took a long, hard look at the ingredients women were using in their commercial body care products. He found many of the ingredients were potentially toxic, including talc, mercury, synthetic colors, fragrance, formaldehyde releasing preservatives, and a wide range of ingredients derived from petroleum. Their primary mission, however, remains the same: To provide you with high quality, healthful products that are never tested on animals. Through the support of conscientious consumers like you, the company continues to grow, allowing us to support a wide variety of good causes.