A Family Story
Always preserving the founding principles, values and philosophies of a traditional Sicilian family.
Rica is a Sicilian family company based in Catania. Present in more than 70 countries worldwide, Rica is now an international company competing in a vast range of markets, where we have achieved an enviable position in the cosmetic industry.
be Responsible
Every day we take care of people, products and the planet. We run our business responsibly, seeking to improve the lives of people around the world who choose our products every day.
get Inspired
We believe that beauty is not only about the way something or someone looks from the outside. Beauty exists at every level and in every form. The beauty of nature, of plants; a starting point and a value to be ensured.
share the Culture
Beauty is a commodity to be shared. Therefore, we strive to inspire and educate our customers in order to integrate responsible beauty and well-being into their different cultures.
make it Amazing
Spread the word: we believe in the power of an intercultural message based on customer needs.
Our mission
Rica’s commitment, today more than ever, is to spread the concept of Responsible Beauty, a mission that has become a true philosophy for us. In this way we make every production phase sustainable, implementing a careful and daily check on raw materials, selected exclusively from natural and organic products. We are also committed to being totally cruelty-free, eliminating any tests on animals at every stage of production.
Responsible Beauty for Rica is a principle based on respect for the surrounding area and its resources, to create professional products that enhance beauty.
Our aim is to harness the cosmetic power of the ingredients that nature offers to create transparent formulas that are not harmful to the customer or the environment.
PLANET
Production, quality control and distribution processes take place in-house at Rica’s facilities, reducing environmental impact. This translates into fewer work steps, reduced CO2 emissions and concentrated use of resources, limiting pollution.
PEOPLE
We work to positively influence the lives of our employees and customers in all those countries where we market our products. The people at Rica strive to embody that passion in everything they do.
PRODUCT
Rica is committed to using and preserving natural resources, producing with high quality standards. This involves a daily check on raw materials selected exclusively from natural or organic products. Furthermore, Rica looks for natural ingredients with exceptional properties to use in its products.
No THANKS
We have lightened our products of all those unnecessary ingredients by creating transparent formulas that are not harmful to you or the environment.
We only highlight what’s really in our products by telling you, transparently and confidently, which ingredients you won’t find inside.
NO Parabens
NO Sulfates: SLS & SLES
NO Phthalates
NO Mineral Oil
NO Formaldehydes
NO Formaldehyde-releasing agents
NO Oxybenzone
NO Coal Tar
NO Hydroquinone
NO Triclosan
NO Triclocarban
NO Ethyl acrylate
NO Ethyl methacrylate
NO Methyl methacrylate
NO Butyl methacrylate
NO Hydroxypropyl methacrylate
NO Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate
NO Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate
NO Aluminum Salts
NO Animal Oils/Musks/Fats
Some staff favorites...
Energizing Miracle Shampoo & Treatment
For fine and thinning hair, the products from the Energizing Miracle line fortify the hair and purify the scalp. With formulas based on Ginseng and Watercress extracts and essential oils of Rosemary, Mint and Caper, strengthen hair and avoid hair loss by stimulating blood flow.
Opuntia Oil Line
The Opunita Oil range offers a combination of treatments characterized by the uniqueness of their main ingredients, the Opuntia Oil (Prickly Pear Oil). Hydrolyzed Keratin and Vitamin E provide exception softness, shine and body. Extracts of Walnut Hull and Chestnut add protection against free radicals and superior hydration. Light and creamy texture that adapts to the needs of all hair types.