Natural cosmetics are at their peak today. Especially the one that gives a visible effect after the first procedures and has a dizzying aroma. This fully applies to L'Occitane brand products.
Brand history
French cosmetics L'Occitane appeared quite recently, but quickly gained fame around the world. Product Feature is natural plant composition, with the raw materials being grown on special Provence plantations. The manufacturer guarantees careful control of the quality and naturalness of the composition. And the concept of the brand can be considered “care + aromatherapy”, which proves the effectiveness of the care products and their dizzying aroma.
The history of the company dates back to the 80s of the XIX century. During this period, a steam distiller accidentally fell into the hands of a beautician Olivier Bossan. The equipment went into business, with its help it turned out rosemary essential oil. The oil was successfully sold, and Olivier decided to start cooking natural soap based on essential oils. Olivier bought the soap factory from a friend of his, and instead of animal fats, he used rosehip oils and vitamin E. It was the soap with this composition that became the brand's first products.
In 1977, the first harvest of lavender, which is a symbol of Provence, was immediately processed into oil, and then into soap. A few years later, Olivier learned about the wonderful properties of shea butter, after which he placed an order for a large supply of this oil from Africa. In 1981, thanks to perseverance, hard work and an inexhaustible passion for experimentation, Olivier manages to open a L'Occitane factory and store in Provence.The name translates as “Occitan”, and Occitania is the territory of Provence.
After almost 10 years of active development, the delivery of brand products to neighboring territories begins (Paris, then New York, Hong Kong). In the early 2000s, the product replenished with a line of aromas.
The brand is actively involved in charity and even approves its own charitable foundation.
Features of the composition
L'Occitane - This is a natural cosmetics. Its feature is that most of the plant ingredients are grown exclusively in the territory of Provence. These are juniper, lavender, rosehip, rose, angelica, peony, from which extracts and essential oils are then created. Outside Provence, they buy shea butter (shea butter, which is brought from Burkina Faso), immortelle and verbena (brought from Corsica plantations). Provence spring water is used for men's products. It is called Verdon.
The use of animal products is almost completely excluded. The exceptions are honey, royal jelly and propolis.
Types of cosmetics
The range of the brand includes many care products, there are lines for men and women. If we talk about the appointment of funds - these are products for the face and body, hair care, for arms and legs, as well as perfumes.
For body care
To cleanse and remove dead skin cells, the manufacturer offers almond paste scrub. Its structure is a thick cream in which peeling particles are felt. These are crushed walnut shells and sugar. The product gives a gentle exfoliation and cleansing, does not injure and does not dry the skin. The aroma of almonds will not leave anyone indifferent. After use, the skin better perceives further care.
An ordinary shower can be turned into a real spa treatment if you use almond-based shower oil. The composition of the product includes almond and sunflower oils, grape and rosemary extract, glycerin. Due to this, the product at the cellular level moisturizes the skin, giving it smoothness and velvety. When interacting with water, the oil forms a rich foam, effectively and gently cleanses the skin. After a shower, there is no feeling of tightness even on dry and sensitive skin.
Instead of almond oil, you can use flickering body milk. It also demonstrates intense hydration, tightens the skin, making it smooth and silky. Thanks to the pearlescent particles in the composition, the milk gives the skin a pleasant shimmer, which looks especially advantageous on tanned skin. After such procedures, it will be very useful to apply the cream from the Verbena series to the body.
By name, it’s clear that this product will give the skin a light and attractive aroma of verbena. In addition, the cream demonstrates intensive hydration and an easy lifting effect. Especially successful use of the product will be in hot weather, since the cream gives a slight cooling effect. To save the latter, it is recommended keep the product in the refrigerator. By consistency, the body cream resembles a souffle, it is easily and quickly absorbed without leaving a sticky feeling on the skin.
Sets are in demand, including shower gel, scrub and lotion (for example, verbena-based complexes).
For hair
L'Occitane offers a series of hair products. Shampoo for damaged and dyed hair that needs deep hydration deserves attention. The composition includes oils of ylang-ylang, lavender, sweet orange, geranium, as well as wheat proteins. They restore the structure of the hair from the inside, so that it becomes elastic, smooth. According to reviews, shampoo can restore even severely damaged hair in a few months. It is suitable for owners of fluffy and curly hair. The product is suitable for daily use, foams well, has a pleasant aroma and economical consumption.
Shampoo is recommended in combination with a regenerating mask. It is designed for dry, dyed, brittle and lifeless hair. The composition of 5 essential oils and amino acids that deeply moisturize, nourish and smooth hair. Recommended for best effect. First use a mask, then shampoo, and complete the care with a restoring conditioner from the same series.
Many satisfied users recommend shampoo for frequent use based on verbena with lemon essential oil. Suitable for all types of hair, cleanses, fills with energy, facilitates combing. The hair after it is light, slightly voluminous in the basal zone. All users note a pleasant aroma that is felt even on dry hair.
Recommendations for selection and use
Although L'Occitane products are these are natural ingredients, the composition should be carefully studied before purchase. If there is an individual intolerance to the composition, you should refuse to use the product. All funds must be selected based on the type of skin (hair) and their needs. It is also important to remember that different funds are required at different times of the year.
For the cold period, it is better to purchase more oily creams, which will provide intensive nutrition and recovery. In summer, it is better to leave fatty products overnight, and in the afternoon give preference to water-based products. Besides, during the period of solar activity, it is better to use means with protection from UV rays.
You need to buy cosmetics in specialized departments, checking the expiration date and tightness of the package, as well as observing the storage conditions to those requirements that the manufacturer puts forward to the storage process of products.
Interesting Product Facts
The natural composition and effectiveness of some products amaze even cosmetologists. For example, an instantly cleansing mask "Loxitan" based on peony extract. With regular use of the product, cleansing and narrowing of the pores occurs, the skin becomes dull, and the need to visit a cosmetologist decreases.
The naturalness of cosmetics and the safety of its production for nature are the key ideas of the brand. They are also reflected in the charity movement of the company, which operates in three areas: support for visually impaired people (the product label always has Braille text), the emancipation of women in Burkina Faso (it is from here that they bring shea butter), and the preservation and reporting of information about the nature of France. Since 2009, L'Occitane cosmetics has been packaged in environmentally friendly packaging.
Almost all ingredients for cosmetics are grown in Provence. The exception is shea butter. By the way, it is it that is the basis of the famous moisturizing hand cream. It is so popular that it is sold in the world every 3 seconds. In addition to perfumes for men and women, the brand produces home fragrances. These are special scented candles, sachets and scented water (the latter is suitable for spraying indoors, applying on linen, home textiles).
Review Reviews
A lot of positive feedback from customers and professionals receives a cleansing mask from the Peony series. It helps not only to get rid of black spots, but even from closed comedones, and also narrows pores, relieves greasy shine. Despite the small packaging volume (6 ml), the product is enough for 5-6 sessions. It has a dense texture, but when in contact with wet hands it becomes plastic, it is easily and economically applied to the skin.
The Peony series as a whole has many positive reviews due to its effectiveness and incredible floral aromas. In the line, you can highlight a moisturizing hand cream, which is a real salvation after a summer cottage or a harsh winter wind. The product deeply moisturizes the skin of the hands, softens, eliminates peeling and relieves irritation, redness.
Users note the light texture of the cream, it is easy to apply and quickly absorbed without leaving a sticky film.
A positive assessment (especially from owners of sensitive skin) receives hydrophilic oil L'Occitane. It gently cleanses the skin from makeup, dust particles and sebaceous secretions. Even the most persistent makeup is removed quickly, without requiring stretching the skin. Conveniently, the product is equipped with a dispenser. The oil has a light consistency, and when in contact with water forms a foam. After washing, there is no feeling of tightness, and in some cases (with normal and oily skin) after the oil, you can not even apply serum or a moisturizing emulsion.
In general, cosmetics has positive reviews, due to the natural composition and effectiveness. A cream with shea butter, which does not give the promised hydration, sometimes gets a negative rating. In addition, some users indicate the presence of chemical ingredients in the composition. However, this is because it is completely impossible to exclude such components - they are necessary for the storage and transportation of natural cosmetics components.
In the next video you will find a detailed overview of L'Occitane cosmetics.
