Our Philosophy

Arla Litwin, Founder Lara Beauty

Arla Litwin knows a thing or two about what makes a business successful. As a Chartered Accountant, she has spent over 20 years helping Canadian companies achieve their goals efficiently and cost-effectively.

So when she turned 45 and couldn’t find an affordable, healthy skincare line to help combat the signs of aging without aggravating her allergies, the active, married, working mom to three teenaged boys took on the challenge of creating one.

Kicking up her heels, the Toronto native spent over a year working with a pharmacist and chemist researching and developing formulas, testing them herself, particularly on lines around her eyes, between her brows and on her forehead.

“I didn’t want to look 20 years old. I wanted to look great for 45…okay maybe 40,” she recalls smiling.

In 2008, Arla launched Lara Beauty (larabeauty.com)—her 100% fragrance-free signature skincare line, which combines natural and botanical ingredients with gentle, clinically proven anti-aging compounds.

Having personally had allergic reactions to skincare lotions, Arla’s philosophy extends to providing a complete listing of all ingredients to help prevent fellow allergy sufferers from having any reactions to her products.

When she is not talking skincare, Arla likes to ski, golf, cycle, hike and watch her boys play hockey.