Asthma & Allergy
Eco Spec®—CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®
Offering zero VOCs and zero emissions, Eco Spec® is the perfect choice when an eco-responsible interior paint is required. The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program independently tests and identifies consumer products that are more suitable for those living with asthma and allergies. Eco Spec® has earned the Certification Mark by achieving the Program's strict criteria for VOC emissions and performance.
*The CERTIFIED ASTHMA & ALLERGY FRIENDLY Mark is a Registered Certification Mark of the ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN and ALLERGY STANDARDS LTD.
Why this matters for Marbella homes
If anyone in your family has asthma or a respiratory sensitivity, the paint on your walls matters more than you might think. Benjamin Moore's Natura® and Aura® lines are certified by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America — they're zero-VOC, low-odour, and ready to occupy the room as soon as the paint is dry. Pair these formulations with soft neutral tones for nurseries, bedrooms, and family spaces where air quality is non-negotiable. Visit our boutique at Calle Dublín 21, Marbella — our team can swatch the full Natura® and Aura® ranges and walk you through the certifications in person.
Specifying Asthma & Allergy Friendly® paint in a Marbella renovation
Allergy-friendly paint isn't just a wellness preference — for many Costa del Sol families, it's the only way to get a freshly painted bedroom ready for use the same evening. Benjamin Moore Natura® and Aura® are both certified by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America's aafa.org programme, meaning rigorous testing for emissions, VOC content, and indoor air-quality impact. Combine these formulations with naturally-breathing materials — lime plaster, linen, oak — and you create a sanctuary that genuinely supports respiratory health.
For a project specification: walls in Natura® matte, trim and cabinetry in Advance® alkyd (also low-VOC), ceilings in Aura® flat. The whole-room VOC budget stays well below the most stringent Spanish indoor-air guidelines. Our team at Calle Dublín 21 can walk you through certifications, recommend soft neutral palettes that work well for nurseries and bedrooms, and provide sample pots so the family can verify how the paint feels in your specific light.
