Origins (cosmetics)

Origins (Origins Natural Resources) is a wellness-based beauty brand, founded in 1990 by Leonard Lauder, son of Estee Lauder. It is one of the original brands of The Estee Lauder Companies, meaning that it was created by the Lauder family, not obtained through an acquisition or buy-out.

Origins is a full line of plant-based skin-care, makeup, and body care products. Origins believes in the healing power of plants, thus incorporating essential oils into all of its products. It's wellness-based beauty philosophy is reflected in the company's mission statement: "Our Mission at Origins is to promote beauty & wellness through good-for-you products & feel-good experiences. We do this by celebrating the connection between Mother Nature and human nature."