AHAVA Dead Sea Laboratories, often referred to simply as AHAVA, is an Israeli cosmetics company that manufactures skincare products from mud and mineral-based compounds sourced from the Dead Sea. The company’s name means “love” in Hebrew.

Company Profile

Founded:
1988

Headquarters:
Holon, Israel, with North American headquarters in New York, NY.

Ownership:
Acquired in 2015 by the Chinese conglomerate Fosun International.

Products:
AHAVA produces a range of face and body skincare products, including cleansers, moisturizers, serums, masks, and body lotions. All products contain their signature, patented “Osmoter™” complex, a blend of Dead Sea minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which is created through a natural solar evaporation process.

Philosophy:
The company emphasizes the combination of nature and science, utilizing in-house research and development to create result-driven, skin-friendly formulas. Their products are certified vegan, cruelty-free, allergy-tested, and free from parabens, SLS/SLES, and GMOs.

Operations and Sourcing
AHAVA is the only cosmetics company with production facilities and laboratories located directly on the shores of the Dead Sea. The company states that its production process is eco-friendly and includes a natural wastewater system to return clean water to nature, highlighting a commitment to environmental consciousness and sustainability.