Elina Organics is a skin care product formulator and manufacturer located in Chicago and Kalamazoo that was established in 1998. It is led by CEO Elina Fedotova and has 14 employees. Elina Organics produces seasonal, organic skin care products and offers non-invasive skin care procedures. The company hand makes small batches of fresh products using organic botanicals and natural ingredients. Elina Fedotova believes that the right balance of natural ingredients can deliver superior anti-aging results compared to synthetic alternatives.

1. Company Profile
Company name: Elina Organics
CEO: Elina Fedotova
Year Established: 1998
Business Type: Skin Care Product Formulator and Manufacturer, Day Spa
Located: Chicago and Kalamazoo
No. of Employees: 14
Mission Statement: To combine the latest science with traditional holistic prin-
ciples to produce corrective, organic and seasonal skin care products, along with effective,
non-invasive skin care procedures; we approach the skin as part of a healthy body and do
not use procedures or ingredients that could lead to undesirable side effects.
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n 1998 Elina Fedotova opened her first clinic and launched her skin care line. As both
an aesthetician and cosmetic chemist, she continues to hand make her fresh skin care
products from start to finish from organic botanicals and other natural ingredients. She
never uses any pre-manufactured bases, and her products change seasonally to prevent
the skin from becoming immune to the same ingredient combinations.
This seasonal approach requires that Elina create fresh products in small batches on
a weekly basis. Her deep delivery, bioenergized formulas are then shipped all over the
country and abroad to licensed professionals and doctors’ offices. After more than 14
years in business, the faces of Elina Organics clients continue to prove that a non-invasive
approach to skin care yields highly effective anti-aging results.
Here is what Elina Organic’s CEO, Elina Fedotova, had to say
during a recent interview.
Q: What is the strength Elina Organics?
A: It is my belief that the right combination and balance of natural ingredients can deliver
superior results. I only use extracts from whole botanicals and minerals; all formulations
are free of isolates and synthetic ingredients.
Q: What sets you apart from other manufacturers?
A: I am a cosmetic chemist and formulator and I manufacture all of the Elina Organics
products by hand. Our products are produced weekly in small batches of five to 10 gallons,
which gives our company the flexibility to adjust ingredients according to the seasonal
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needs of the skin. For example, in the winter I will use an oil extract of rose hips for prod-
ucts, a water extract of the same ingredient in the spring, and the juice of it in the summer
to help the skin weather climate changes.
Q: What do you think about the rising demand for natural
skin care products?
A: I have formulated organic products since the early 90s and due to the demand for
natural skin care products, I no longer feel isolated like I did earlier in my career. However,
this demand has also led to an increase in the number of organic skin care companies. I
am asked periodically if this increase has made it more difficult for me and my business.
Honestly, it has not because I would rather share the market with like-minded companies,
than those with opposing philosophies. I believe that more natural products on the market
points to higher consumer demand and education levels. The question then becomes how
effective a product is, instead of just whether or not it is made of natural ingredients. Every
human being has a face that requires care and attention; those who offer the best solutions
do not need to worry about competition.
August 2012 | DERMASCOPE 45