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
COSMETIC FORMULAS THAT ARE ECO-FRIENDLY
One of our goals is to make products that are more natural and more biodegradable so as to reduce their impact on the environment.
The quest to be more natural is a continual objective and drive behind our R&D. The naturality of our ingredients and formulas enable us to create products that have pleasant textures and proven efficiency. By using ingredients of natural origin, we also ensure a sustainable supply chain,whilst respecting the biodiversity of our planet.
We promote eco-friendly manufacturing for our ingredients by using energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies. These include distillation (to make essential oils and floral waters), plant maceration and cold pressing (to make plant oils or citrus oils).
SAFETY
CONSUMER SAFETY HAS ALWAYS AND WILL ALWAYS BE A PRIORITY
We ensure that 100% of all new products are put through rigorous testing. This amounts to around 1'200 clinical tests per year.
We manufacture and control the quality of our products before launching them to market and impose the strictest international quality and regulatory standards.
Every day, a team of 30 people work to ensure that our products are safe and that they conform to regulation. Their work starts at the design stage and continues throughout the entire marketing life-cycle.
EFFICIENCY
The effectiveness of our ingredients is proven through in-vitro laboratory tests and state-of-the-art prediction methods. However, we always complement this with additional consumer tests and in-vivo clinical studies.
Our clinical studies are carried out by independent doctors (dermatologists, ophthalmologists and pediatrics). They use dermatological checks in real life conditions, or instrumental measurements on a panel of volunteers.
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.
