Emerita
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Emerita (e-MER-ita) has been a leading brand of natural women’s wellness products since 1978. We’re proud to be women-operated, and our mission is “improving the health and lives of women”—a cause that makes us excited to come to work every day.
In the early days, we marketed natural midlife products through the Transitions For Health catalog and through physicians’ offices. The catalog even appeared in an episode of the TV show Sex & the City.
Then in the 1990s, our flagship progesterone cream, Pro-Gest® Cream, was first introduced at natural food stores, launching a whole category of natural wellness products for mature women. Since then, Emerita has expanded its offerings to include intimacy, feminine care and health supplements, as well. Today, Emerita® products are sold in natural food stores across the country, as well as through many online retailers.
We have long been a socially-responsible company that respects and empowers its employees, while operating in an open and collaborative fashion. Emerita® also has a long history as an advocate for women, valuing education about women's health issues.
Our Philosophy
At Emerita®, we understand that our business affects the environment, and we believe it's our responsibility to care for the health and balance of the planet, just as we have been caring for the health and balance of women for the past 35 years.
We are committed to continually monitoring ongoing scientific and technological discoveries to identify the best and healthiest choices for all our products.
Our Products
For our products, we use only plant- and mineral-derived ingredients whenever possible. When these options aren't available we utilize research from sources such as the European Union, Environmental Working Group, the Breast Cancer Fund and others for recommendations on the safest stabilizing chemicals available to produce the highest-quality product.
Our products do not contain mineral oil, petroleum, phthalates, sodium laurel sulfate or animal anything. Our products are never been tested on animals. And aside from our OH Warming Lubricant (which contains honey), they contain no animal products.
The cotton used in our tampons is certified organic by the Ethical and Environmental Institute (ICEA).
The cotton in our tampons, pads and pantyliners is cleansed by chlorine-free methods, which means they are free from traces of dioxins from chlorine bleaching.
Our Practices
- Use Certified Organic ingredients
- Products that are cruelty-free
- Use recyclable materials in our packaging
- Use soy-based inks on packaging
- Packaging that can be recycled whenever possible
- All marketing and promotional materials printed on recycled paper
- Partner with Whole Foods Market's Whole Planet Foundation WholePlanetFoundation.org
- Work with vendors who recycle excess raw materials and use Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials whenever possible
- Incorporate environmentally-friendly office policies into our daily practices
DHEA Balancing Cream, 4oz
Utilizes the same Vitamin-E rich base cream as Pro-Gest® Cream - with 15 mg of DHEA per 1/4 teaspoon instead of Progesterone.
Estriol Balancing Cream
Estriol Natural Balancing Cream features the same Vitamin-E-rich formula as our Pro-Gest® Cream, with estriol instead of progesterone. Each 1/4 tsp contains .75 mg of USP estriol.
Personal Moisturizer, 4oz
Formulated to soothe vaginal dryness.*
Phytoestrogen Body Cream
Our Phytoestrogen Cream can be a good companion to Pro-Gest cream when it comes to helping maintain balance at midlife.
Pro-Gest Cream with Lavender, 4oz
This is the same, great Pro-Gest® Cream formula trusted by women since 1978 for support at midlife, now with the fresh scent of lavender.
Pro-Gest Cream with Vitamin D3
Now you can enjoy the sun's healthy radiance anytime with our Pro-Gest® Cream with Vitamin D3. Great for cloudy days or when you're using sunscreen.
Pro-Gest Cream, 2oz
Pro-Gest® Cream contains 450 mg of USP Progesterone per ounce (20 mg per 1/4 teaspoon).
Pro-Gest Cream, 48 Single Use Packets
Single-Use size contains 48 single-use packets, designed for convenience. There’s no guesswork, and they’re easy to take along with you on-the-go. Each packet contains ¼ teaspoon of cream.