Since the companies formation in 2011, Eco by Sonya has been committed to creating a healthier, animal friendly and environmentally friendly eco range. Eco Tan is a company that is founded on authenticity and transparency, which is why their certifications are SO important.

Eco by Sonya was started by Sonya Driver after her world was turned upside down! Her husband called to say their marriage was over and she was suddenly abandoned, unemployed and living in a run- down house. Sonya was left to raise her girls alone. To add to a dire situation, her gentle- spirited sister was diagnosed with a melanoma. In an attempt to lift her faith and be a strong, positive influence over her fragile sister, Sonya began a new life. She got up from the ground and spent two weeks volunteering in East Timor, where she fed hungry children and comforted the sick. She shampooed the hair of women who had never before had their hair washed. After two weeks living in a desolate village with little food or water, Sonya was distracted from her grim situation at home. Surrounded by people who had nothing, she was able to put her situation in perspective.

Sonya returned to the Gold Coast determined to make a positive change and support her sister, whose cancerous growth had been cut from her arm, leaving a horrible scar. Still wanting to get a tan without the risk of harmful UV rays, they sought the next best thing. Sonya and her sister began getting regular spray tans together but soon became concerned about the ingredients they were constantly covering themselves with. Sonya began to research the ingredients used by many different brands, regardless of their claims. She says it only took her a few minutes to decide not to use their products anymore. After all, our skin is our largest organ, and much of what we put on it is absorbed into our bloodstream.

Sonya threw herself into making a true organic tanning range made from cacao, flower essence, chamomile and all things natural and organic.

The Professional, Tanning and Body Care range is Certified Organic by the Organic Food Chain Australia. They are Accredited Toxic Free by Safe Cosmetics Australia. They are Accredited by Choose Cruelty Free. The ethical brand Eco by Sonya is continuing to grow at a rapid rate, as their ‘greener’ and healthier products are made with only natural and organic ingredients and they have never or will never test on animals.

“I want to encourage women that no matter how dark your world turns, never give up and know you are worthy, strong and have value!”

SONYA DRIVER

Eco by Sonya as a brand have won many awards and continue to do so. These awards include Best Organic Skincare Brand (2020), Most Sustainable beauty brand (2020) and Social Responsibility Award Winner (2020).

BRAND CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS