WHAT'S IN OUR FORMULAS

Natural Transparency

FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS...

L'OCCITANE has been using the key principles of phytotherapy* and aromatherapy** for more than 40 years.Innovation is at the heart of our mission and we have a team of experts that represents 20 different scientific disciplines (formulators, agronomists, microbiologists, biologists, toxicologists, dermatologists...). These experts are dedicated to discovering new textures and properties that our natural active ingredients can offer, and to proving their efficiency.

Our products are created with two things in mind, people and nature. In addition to continually improving our formulas, we also aim to limit our impact on the environment. We sourcetraceable ingredientsfrom a network of trusted local suppliers and we select these suppliers carefully, building long-lasting relationships. The quality of our ingredients is of utmost importance (for example: protected designation of origin, organic farming and sustainable agriculture) and we use the highest quality ingredients in the most appropriate concentrations.

We do everything we can to offer youincreasingly natural formulas. We are always striving to challenge our methods so that we can keep improving, and we are proud of our innovations and duly protect them. As of today, we have filed more than 70 patents.*

Phytotherapy (phyto, plant) is an ancient and traditional medicine based on the use of the natural plant properties.

** Aromatherapy is one of the major areas of herbal medicine. It is a soft medicine based on the use of the natural properties of essential oils.

WHAT DOES OUR COMMITMENT TO NATURAL FORMULAS INVOLVE?

TRACEABILITY

30 TRACEABLE INGREDIENT SUPPLY CHAINS, OF WHICH 50% ARE CERTIFIED ORGANIC

PLANT INGREDIENTS

OVER300OF THE INGREDIENTS WE USE ARE DERIVED FROM PLANTS, AND WE GIVE PRIORITY TO THESE INGREDIENTS WHEN CREATING OUR FORMULAS

FARMERS

WE WORK WITH110FARMERS AND10'000PICKERS. TOGETHER, WE CULTIVATE AND HARVEST MORE THAN 5'200 HECTARES OF LAND

NATURALNESS

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SAFETY

CONSUMER SAFETY HAS ALWAYS AND WILL ALWAYS BE A PRIORITY

EFFICIENCY

INGREDIENTS WE PRIORITISE IN OUR FORMULAS

INGREDIENTS SOURCED IN PROVENCE & THE MEDITERRANEAN BASSIN

MORE THAN 40 ESSENTIAL OILSincluding Immortelle, Lavender, Cade, Myrtle or Rosemary

FLORAL WATERSincluding Verbena, Rose, Lavender and Immortelle

PLANT MACERATESPLANT OILS over 20 oils such as sweet Almond, evening Primrose and Borage

PLANT BUTTERS such as Shea, Coconut and Almond

PLANT EXTRACTS such as oily or aqueous extracts

NATURAL EXFOLIERSsuch as Sugar, Salt and Almond hulls

NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTSsuch as Rosemary extract

NATURAL GELLING AGENTS

MINERAL COLORANTS 

GMO-FREE INGREDIENTS 

GLUTEN FREE INGREDIENTS 

BIODEGRADABLE INGREDIENTS 

WATER purified, skin-friendly water obtained using a triple filtration technique

INGREDIENTS WE DO NOT USE

ANIMAL MATTER

we don't use any product or by-product of animal origin with the exception of bee products such as honey, propolis (bee glue) and royal jelly

PARABENS As these are suspected to be an endocrine disruptors

TRICLOSAN As these are suspected to be an endocrine disruptor

DMDM HYDANTOIN As it generates Formaldehyde and is classified CMR (Carcinogenic Mutagenic and Reprotoxic)

BHA(Butylated Hydroxyanisole) As it is suspected to be an endocrine disruptor

BHT(Butylated Hydroxytoluene) As it is suspected to be an endocrine disruptor

BENZOPHENONES1 AND 3 As these are suspected of being endocrine disruptors and proven to be harmful for corals

CYCLOTETRASILOXANE (D4) As it is suspected of being an endocrine disruptor and very polluting for the environment

PHTHALATES As these are suspected of being endocrine disruptors

MICROBEADS As these represent a real threat to the environment.

INGREDIENTS WE USE IN MODERATION

AND FOR WHICH WE ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING TO REPLACE WITH MORE NATURAL AND "GREEN" ALTERATIVES

PHENOXYETHANOL used as a preservative to maintain the quality of the formula over time

SILICONES used to provide a silky texture and a soft non-sticky finish, facilitating product application

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE used as an anti-UV suscreen that protects the skin and the product from harmful sunrays

PEG used as emulsifiers that provide a pleasant texture and maintain the quality of the formula over time, or as cleaning or foaming agents that help enhance foam formation when the product is being applied

SULFATES used as emulsifiers or foaming agents to provide a pleasant texture, contribute to the uniform distribution of the product, and maintain the quality and stability of the formula over time

MINERALOIL DERIVATIVES (Isoparaffin, Ozokerite) fatty substances used to improve sensoriality and maintain the quality of the formula over time

PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide) used as a preservative to maintain the quality of the formula over time

DISODIUMEDTA used as a stabiliser as, when combined with other ingredients, it contributes to the stability of the formula over time

ALLERGENS found in perfumes or natural plant extracts, listing is compulsory, even if the concentration is very low

FRAGRANCES our perfumes are mostly built around a core of natural essences and all satisfy a stringent components charter, respecting the ban on phthalates, polycyclic musks or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE FULLY COMPLIANT WITH INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.

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