Ingredients

At L'OCCITANE, we strive to use high-quality, traceable and natural ingredients. We use over 200 botanical ingredients, a quarter of them organically certified, which are carefully selected for their effectiveness and their ability to give your skin the elements it needs to be beautiful. These ingredients are used at an ideal concentration in our formulas. We therefore systematically give priority to natural ingredients whenever possible. For example, we use vegetable oils in place of oils derived from petrochemicals, as they have a better affinity with the skin. Discover the key natural ingredients that make our products so unique.

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    Formulation Charter

    Aware of our evolving world and the needs of our consumers, we have developed our own formulation charter. Discover the ingredients we prefer to use, we do not use, and those we use in moderation and for which we are constantly looking for more natural and environmentally friendly alternatives.

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    Our Producers

    Our relationship with our producers is precious, and built on trust and mutual respect. They're the ones who grow the locally sourced, traceable ingredients that lie at the heart of our products. Some of our partnerships have lasted for over 30 years! Discover the exciting and inspiring stories of our producers.

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    Our Collections

    L'Occitane offers you high quality natural skincare, body care and fragrance ranges. Our textures and scents are inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle: using a L'Occitane product is always a moment of well-being and sensory delight. Discover our collections for each beauty concern.

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    Sustainable Sourcing

    The L’OCCITANE brand sees nature as its model and draws inspiration from the natural properties of plants to drive innovation. We are dedicated to developing long-term partnerships with our producers and prioritise short, local integrated channels when sourcing our key ingredients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Ingredients Does L'Occitane Ban?
L'Occitane bans 14 ingredients from every formula, including parabens, phthalates and animal-derived ingredients. They're left out for environmental, health or ethical reasons, even where they're legally allowed elsewhere.

Does L'Occitane Products use Parabens?
No. Parabens are one of the ingredients L'Occitane bans from all its products.

How Does L'Occitane Test Products?
Every product is tested more than 800 times before it goes on sale, including checks for sensitive skin. A team of around 30 people works on safety and compliance every day.

Does L'Occitane Products Only Use Natural Ingredients
Yes. Plant extracts, floral waters and essential oils are L'Occitane's first choice in every formula, in keeping with its Provençal roots.