A cosmetics line founded by a Japanese make-up artist.
Origins (Origins Natural Resources) is a cosmetics brand from USA, 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.
The company is known for their skin care products. Notable lines include the "Perfect World" line of products. Origins is also notable for its ongoing collaboration with Dr. Andrew Weil in the "Plantidote" line of products.
In November 2007, Origins launched the first organic line of skin care products to carry a 95% organic USDA certification seal.