Knowledge to raise a new generation.

Future proof

In industrialized countries, atopic eczema affects 5-15% of children and 1-3% of adults. In 2023, the number of people with eczema was estimated at around 400,000. This number continues to rise annually.

At Rivaana we believe that when scientific knowledge and the forces of nature merge and expertise connects with personal experiences, a beautiful synergy can be created.

Happy healthy skin

Caring for a happy healthy skin is timeless. Rivaana stands for family-friendly (skin care) products to raise a new generation with attention to a healthy lifestyle. That is why we take into account the wishes of generations X, Y and Z, where ensuring balance between people, the environment and the economy is becoming increasingly important. But we do not do this alone. We work together with reliable partners and collect information from organisations that are committed to people with eczema.

For more information about eczema, please visit:

  • www.vmce.nl – The Association for People with Constitutional Eczema offers extensive information and support.
  • www.huidfonds.nl – The Huidfonds is committed to healthy skin and offers valuable information about skin problems, including eczema.

Community initiatives

When searching for high-quality ingredients, we focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing. We try to source the ingredients as close to our laboratory as possible.

But more importantly; our mission extends to supporting community initiatives that have a positive impact on the world. One of our most meaningful collaborations is with Savannah Fruits .

This organization gives African rural women a job by allowing them to harvest and process natural products in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

The entire chain can be fully traced: from collecting nuts in West Africa to refining and packaging in Europe. Everything is handmade according to traditional methods, with respect for nature and the people who are part of the chain.

Sulapac

Rivaana, the cream is in a jar made of the material Sulapac. Sulapac is biodegradable, leaving little to no plastic waste that needs to be burned. In this way we reduce CO2 emissions and try to contribute to accelerating a world with less plastic waste. A future without plastic waste is (still) unthinkable. However, the beginning lies in small changes.

Sulapac stands for Superior quality without compromises.

Recycled kraft paper and vegetable ink.
Our gasket materials are made from recycled kraft paper. We also use paper tape instead of plastic tape to minimize the use of plastic. The packaging, leaflets and cards are printed with vegetable-based ink.

Laboratory

The production of Rivaana the cream takes place in a laboratory in Belgium that works entirely on solar energy. At the beginning of April 2024, the laboratory switched to full solar energy and all production runs on it. The laboratory has 130 solar panels.

Charities

Huidfonds Nederland, a Dutch foundation, wants to draw attention to the importance of healthy skin by raising donations and entering into partnerships. In this way, they can use public information to prevent skin diseases and improve the quality of skin care. In addition, in their public campaign, they give “skin heroes” the opportunity to share their experiences with other beautiful people. Skin heroes with severe eczema often have their say here.

“After all, it’s about who you are, not what you look like. We strive for a world in which people are confident and positive. About themselves and each other.”- Het Huidfonds.

With Rivaana we support this initiative. Through our own personal experiences we know how important it is to give the skin the love it deserves. That is why we are a donor to this foundation.

VMCE

The Association for People with Constitutional Eczema (VMCE) is a Dutch patient association that is committed to people with constitutional eczema and their parents/caregivers. The VMCE focuses on three main tasks:

  1. Education and information : Providing reliable information about eczema and the care involved.
  2. Peer support : Organizing meetings and other opportunities to share experiences with others who have eczema.
  3. Advocacy : Standing up for the interests of people with eczema with, for example, healthcare providers and policy makers.

Founder of Rivaana, Anisha Biharie, is committed to this foundation as an expert by experience to help fellow sufferers and experts to better connect with each other and to give the understanding around eczema a platform. Clarity and understanding between facts and fables is given attention here.