Our True StoriesL'OCCITANE remains faithful to itself and its basic principles: it offers authentic and natural products to him, elaborated within the respect by the Provençal traditions. In the origin of each one of the collections, a history. The true history of an ingredient, a discovery, a scent.
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Red RiceRice cultivation is considered to have begun simultaneously in many countries over 7 000 years ago. Two varieties of rice were domesticated: Asian rice (Oryza sativa) and African r...
ImmortelleIs also known as “everlasting” because the flowers retain their form and color when dried. L’OCCITANE found a specific variety of Immortelle on Corsica, the “Island of Beauty”. Thi...
Shea butter“WOMEN'S GOLD”
The butter of shea butter used in L'OCCITANE products comes from Burkina-Faso. Only the women organized in groups, gather of artisan way the fruits of this sacre...
LavenderThrough the millenniums
This blue flower, “the soul of Provence” according to Giono, has been discovered in, they used it to perfume the bath and its clothes just washed. Its name...
Olive In the Mediterranean, the olive tree symbolizes peace, strength, fertility and longevity. Each year, L’OCCITANE celebrates the new Olive Harvest and the pressing of fine A.O.C. oli...
Verbena Small shrub malva pale with indented flowers and leaves, the verbena cultivates itself throughout the Mediterranean river basin. also known as the “enchantment”, “witch’s” or “cure...
OrangeIn Seville (Spain), the Bitter Orange is the symbol of the city. In the heat of heart of the winter, the smoothness of the Mediterranean climate allows that the orange tree fill of...
TeaListen to the perfume of the Green Tea. With its smooth voice and it warms up, it says a history of proximity and friendship.
During the hottest hours of the day, what a relief ...
AlmondIn Greek mythology, the almond tree represented youthfulness and fragility. The firm ivory nut, which grows protected in a beautiful soft green velvet shell, is very much appreciat...
Honey & LemonIn ancient times, honey was considered as food for the sages, and Provencale beekeepers still believe it to be so. Honey is one of the very few ingredients whose production is 100%...
GrapeThe annual European grape harvest begins in Provence, as the fruit grown here ripens quickly thanks to the warmth of the land and light of the sun. This fresh and watery fruit is r...
AromachologieThe benefits of Aromachologie have taught us an important lesson: plants have fabulous powers to convey to us. With a selection of the noblest essential oils for your well-being, L...
CadeL'OCCITANE FOR THE MAN
A range of L'OCCITANE for men have the nature of Provence with odors relatives of lavender, rosemary, citrus and dried herbs. All products of the line h...
Marchand d'OdeursThe Fragrance Merchant is both a botanist and a perfumer. Some say that he lives in a remote old building in the land of Grasse, and that he creates exquisite perfumes in the great...
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