The water that we use draws its power from deep in the Swiss Alps. It contains no chlorine or softeners and has a pH of 7.57+/-0.02, which ensures excellent quality. This neutral pH, which is neither too alkaline nor too acidic, is gentle on the skin’s hydrolipidic film and helps ensure skin comfort.
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The black chokeberry is native to the forests of Canada, but has been grown in Europe since the early 20th century.
The black chokeberry has been used by Native Americans as a medicinal plant since the dawn of time. Nowadays, it is seen as a “superfruit” with the ability to regenerate our cells.
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Bulbine frutescens, a succulent plant native to South Africa, is traditionally used as a remedy against many skin conditions. It is grown in the Mediterranean Basin and on Atlantic coasts, from Portugal to Ireland.
Bulbine frutescens, the “miracle plant”, is used for its medicinal properties, which are similar to those of aloe vera: moisturising, soothing and healing.
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Caffeine is an alkaloid found mainly in coffee, but it also occurs in tea, guarana, maté, kola nuts and cocoa beans. Our caffeine comes from coffee beans.
According to legend, an Abyssinian goatherd noticed that this bush had an invigorating effect on the goats that ate its fruits.
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Ectoine is a small molecule derived from an amino acid produced by many highly adaptable marine micro-organisms known as “extremophiles”. These micro-organisms are able to survive in difficult conditions, such as very warm, very cold, very salty or very acidic waters. Ectoine’s main function is therefore to protect the organisms against extreme osmotic stress.
Ectoine was isolated for the first time in 1985 by a German researcher, Erwin Galinski, from a bacterium found in soda lakes in Egypt.
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Grapevines are widespread in Europe, but they can also be found in the United States, South Africa, China and Chile. Our grape extract comes from the fruit.
It is said that during the 17th century, at the court of Louis XIV, it was fashionable to apply aged wine to the face to lighten one’s skin.
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Lemon balm is a plant native to the eastern Mediterranean Basin and Asia Minor. It can be found growing wild in Europe in sunny places and is easily grown in gardens.
17th-century Carmelite nuns made a drink with lemon balm to treat nervous disorders.
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Native to Iran and Afghanistan, the pomegranate has spread across central Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean region.
All pomegranates are thought to contain the same number of seeds: 840.
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Sea buckthorn is a plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. In Europe, sea buckthorn is mainly found on the Baltic and Atlantic coasts, the banks of the Rhine and in the Alps. In Asia, it is widespread in China and in the Himalaya and Altai regions.
The Soviets are thought to have been the first to scientifically study the cosmetic properties of sea buckthorn. Cosmonauts consumed it as a food source and used its oil to protect themselves against cosmic rays.
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Hyaluronic acid was discovered in the 1930s. It is a reasonably large molecule that isn’t readily absorbed by the skin, which is why we use sodium hyaluronate: a salt of hyaluronic acid. This much smaller molecule penetrates more easily and can then move into the deep layers of the skin.
Hyaluronic acid is obtained by fermenting plants such as wheat, maize, soya and olive that contain this molecule. The grains are fermented with lactic acid bacteria, then undergo a series of purification operations, without using chemical solvents, to give a pure, high-quality final product. It is then dehydrated to give a powder.
Our sodium hyaluronate comes from olives.
This natural molecule works like a sponge by drawing in and trapping up to 1,000 times its weight in water.
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The orange tree is native to Asia and is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Sweet orange water is extracted from the flesh of the fruit.
The orange is a natural hybrid between a grapefruit and a mandarin. This fruit has long been a symbol of power for aristocrats, who dedicated buildings to it: orangeries.
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Witch hazel is a plant native to North America. It is now widely grown in Europe.
Native Americans used a decoction of witch hazel leaves and bark to treat skin inflammation and conjunctivitis.
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Native to China, the apricot tree spread across the Middle East and Near East before reaching the Greeks and Romans. Today, most apricots are produced in Europe, Asia, Iran and North America.
Apricot kernel oil has been used for centuries by Hunza women from Pakistan as a protective anti-ageing oil.
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The argan is an ancient tree that mainly grows in Algeria and the arid regions of south-west Morocco.
Argan oil has been used by desert-dwelling Berbers for centuries to protect and nourish their skin.
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The origins of the coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, are unknown. It would appear that the tree comes from the South Pacific, but it has been introduced to all hot climates across the world. It currently grows on tropical sandy beaches, especially in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Coconut oil is thought to whiten tooth enamel without damaging it and to stop tartar from forming.
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Jojoba is a shrub native to the semi-desert regions of the United States and Mexico. It is now grown in countries as far away as Australia, Argentina, Israel and Peru.
Indigenous Mexicans are known for being the first to use Jojoba oil, which is prized for its ability to keep skin and hair beautiful. It is also known as the “gold of the Incas”.
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The macadamia is a tree native to eastern Australia. Today, it grows in many different countries, including Kenya, Hawaii and South Africa.
The macadamia nut was discovered by German pharmacist and botanist Ferdinand von Müller circa 1857 in Australia. He called it “macadamia” in honour of Australian naturalist John Macadam.
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Native to Chile, the musk rose is now grown across South America and particularly in the valleys of the Chilean Andes.
Musk rose oil has been used for centuries by the inhabitants of the Andes mountain range to treat dry skin, reduce wrinkles and relieve acne.
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Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, which grows wild only on the savannahs of West Africa. It is known as the “tree of life” and is considered sacred.
According to an Egyptian legend, Queen Nefertiti owed her great beauty to her use of shea butter.
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The sunflower plant was originally grown in North America by Native Americans for its edible seeds and its oil. It is now grown in various regions around the world, especially in Europe.
While Native Americans used many parts of the wild plant for medicinal and culinary purposes, the sunflower initially spread around the world as an ornamental crop.
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The almond tree is native to central and western Asia. It can now be found from China to California and in Mediterranean regions.
In ancient times, sweet almond oil was used by upper-class Egyptian women for its moisturising and softening benefits.
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Vitamin E, or tocopherol, is an antioxidant ingredient that is naturally found in vegetable oils and fats, grains, nuts and leafy green vegetables.
Our vitamin E comes from cold-pressed vegetable oils.
Vitamin E is renowned as being one of the most potent natural antioxidants, along with vitamins A and C.
Benzyl alcohol comes from plants such as jasmine and ylang-ylang.
Preservative, fungicide and bactericide.
Brassica alcohol is obtained from rapeseed oil.
Stabilises emulsion, regulates viscosity, moisturises.
Citric acid is an acid found in fruits.
Acidity regulator.
This natural polysaccharide is obtained by fermenting the leaves of green vegetables or carbohydrates such as glucose or corn syrup.
Binder, emulsion stabiliser and viscosity controller.
Dehydroacetic acid is derived from plants.
Preservative, fungicide and bactericide.
This natural amino acid compound, derived from coconut oil fatty acids and glutamic acid, is obtained by fermenting sugar.
Mild surfactant with cleansing properties.
We don’t add any fragrances. Each of our essentials is scented by the natural ingredients it contains.
Glycerin is derived from vegetable oils by fermenting sugars.
Thickener, humectant, emulsifier and moisturiser.
This ingredient is derived from glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid obtained from vegetable oils.
Emulsifier, emollient and moisturiser.
Glyceryl stearate citrate is made from vegetable oils and citric acid.
Emulsifier.
Rapeseed oil is solidified into a wax through hydrogenation.
Improves textural qualities and controls viscosity.
Produced by hydrolysing vegetable oils.
Emulsifier and stabiliser.
A derivative of ectoine.
Lactic acid is a fruit acid extracted from the sugar found in certain fruits.
Acidity regulator, exfoliates skin, keratolytic.
This vegetable oil is extracted from the grains of maize, a grass native to central Mexico.
Emulsifier, surfactant and emollient.
This fatty alcohol is made using vegetable fats and oils.
Emulsifier and surfactant.
Extracted from birch wood.
Emulsifier and surfactant.
Potassium sorbate is an organic acid salt that naturally occurs in many plants, particularly rowan berries.
Preservative. It prevents contamination by air, bacteria, fungi, yeast or mould.
This natural polysaccharide is produced by a fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.
Gels and adds viscosity. Leaves skin feeling firmer and softer.
Sclerotium rolfsii gum is a long-chain carbohydrate derived from a fungus.
Texturing agent, adds viscosity.
Sodium anisate is obtained from anise and fennel.
Preservative, fungicide, bactericide and acidity regulator.
Sodium benzoate is an organic acid salt that naturally occurs in many plants, particularly the cranberry, lingonberry, apple and cinnamon.
Preservative, fungicide and bactericide.
This natural amino acid compound, derived from coconut oil fatty acids and glutamic acid, is obtained by fermenting sugar.
Mild surfactant with cleansing properties.
Sodium levulinate comes from starch and vegetable inulin.
Preservative, emulsifier, improves product texture.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that can be found in some fruits and plants.
Humectant and thickening agent.
This natural polysaccharide is obtained by fermenting the leaves of green vegetables or carbohydrates such as glucose or corn syrup.
Binder, emulsion stabiliser and viscosity controller.
A natural sugar extracted from birch wood.
Humectant.
