1988
A brand is born
AHAVA opens its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly factory overlooking the picturesque vistas of the Dead Sea shores.
1988
From the Shores of the Dead Sea into your home
AHAVA launches a line of Dead Sea mineral rich face & body products including its first face moisturizer simply called Moisturizer. You can still find it on store shelves and on ahavaus.com as Essential Day Moisturizer for normal to dry skin.
1988
Refining minerals for refined skin
AHAVA creates the Osmoter™
– A truly unique, concentrated extract of
mineral-rich
Dead Sea water.
1988
AHAVA
WATER

In an effort to preserve the delicate environmental balance of the Dead Sea region AHAVA implements an innovative Waste Water Return Process. This process allows for the return of pure water back into the environment after using it to create products. Learn more >
1988
Be Our Guest
With the opening of the new Visitor Center, AHAVA Dead Sea Laboratories becomes a must-see destination for tourists.
1992
From local sensation to global aspiration
AHAVA begins exporting its Dead Sea mineral-based skincare to the world.
1995
First doors open
First concept store opens in israel
1996
Magnificent muds
AHAVA launches its unique Dermud line
– a comprehensive range of
uniquely formulated “leave-on” Dead Sea mud
products.
1996
Powerful minerals
AHAVA R&D collaborates with leading European Universities and verifies positive effects of Dead Sea minerals on the skin
2003
The face of rejuvenation
AHAVA launches its first worldwide campaign featuring Australian model Jodi Gordon.
2003
AHAVA
EDUCATION
AHAVA VP of R&D, Dr. Ze'evi Maor, begins an educational program to teach children about the importance of sustainability and the ecological risks facing the Dead Sea region. Learn more >
2005
Uniquely for him
AHAVA launches a Men’s line formulated to address the specific challenges of a man’s skin.
2007
Going global
AHAVA opens its first flagship stores worldwide: London, Berlin & Singapore
2008
Opening new doors
AHAVA products debut on Sephora shelves in France.
2009
Skin friendly materials
Entire AHAVA product line is reformulated to become even more "skin friendly"
- Paraben free
- Sls/sels free
- Allergy tested
- Approved for sensitive skin
- Not tested on animals
- Produced without petroleum, harsh synthetic ingredients, or gmos
2009
Even more stores
AHAVA Boutiques open in the Philippines & Budapest.
2009
Improving and
expanding our R&D
AHAVA Skin Laboratory opens in Ein Gedi
(Dead Sea area) in order to expand AHAVA’s
animal-free product testing program.
Human skin cells are collected via donation and
used to test the efficacy of AHAVA products on skin.
2010
Where skincare & makeup converge
AHAvA launches Mineral Makeup Care; a collection of powder and liquid foundations that is enriched with Dead Sea minerals and Dunaliella Algea.
2011
AHAVA Reborn
AHAVA launches a global rebranding effort complete with product reformulation, new packaging & a new line architecture
2011
Extreme Minerals – Extreme Firming
AHAVA launches EXTREME – its most advanced Anti-Aging line with Extreme Day Cream and Extreme Night Treatment Learn more about extreme >
2012
Sharing a beautiful history
AHAVA sponsors the Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times exhibition at Discovery Times Square.
2012
Hot in the press
AHAVA is featured in ELLE’s January issue as the leading cosmetic company to use Dead Sea minerals in its skincare products.
2012
Perfect Minerals – Perfected Skin
Ahava launches Time To Treat: a new line dedicated to skin that needs special care
2013
Looking into the future
AHAVA launches a new visual campaign focusing on active ingredients & Dead Sea origins.
2013
Celebrating 25 years of Skincare Science Innovation
AHAVA celebrates 25 years of bringing breakthrough Dead Sea minerals to the world by launching NEW Dead Sea Osmoter™ Concentrate – a groundbreaking, skin-optimizing serum that recharges, rehydrates & illuminates skin.
2013
Editor Rave
Marie Claire Beauty Director, Erin Flaherty, features AHAVA’s NEW Dead Sea Osmoter™ Concentrate in the August 2013 issue, calling it a “breakthrough product” that has come “just in time for the brand’s 25th anniversary”.
Learn more about Dead Sea Osmoter™ Concentrate >