“It is my passion and desire to preserve the traditions of the Mediterranean land and its riches. Its bounty, beauty and fragrances inspired me to create L’OCCITANE. In the true spirit of hospitality and generosity, I invite you to discover the authenticity of my beloved homeland.” - Olivier Baussan, Founder L’OCCITANE
For over thirty years, the fields of Provence and the traditions and techniques of this unspoiled land have been the secret and inspiration behind our natural beauty products. All of our products are developed and produced in the small Provençal town of Manosque. L'OCCITANE has drawn inspiration from Mediterranean art de vivre and traditional Provencal techniques to create natural beauty products devoted to well-being and the pleasure of delighting and caring for oneself.
Nurtured by encounters and journeys, the brand has grown and continued to evolve. To enhance our focus on authentic products, we choose to work with committed producers who set rigorous standards. Behind each of our products is a true story, most often related to the land of Provence. These stories revolve around ancient techniques (the use of essential oils), AOC controlled-origin ingredients (lavender, olive), or forgotten traditional cultivations (the revival of the almond tree in Provence).
From the outset, L'OCCITANE has been a socially responsible company. The meaning and purpose of the brand are based on strong values: respect for both man and the environment, with an emphasis on exchange and sharing. In 1989, beyond the Mediterranean, we initiated a sustainable development program in Burkina Faso around the production of shea butter. In 1997, we included Braille labeling on our packaging for the first time. And in 2006, we created the first large-scale organic immortelle plantation in Corsica, to protect the integrity of the Corsican maquis.
Since 2006, the L'OCCITANE Foundation has enabled us to go even further. It supports three causes in particular: ones that are dear to the brand and its history; literacy and support for women in developing countries; the fight against blindness and assistance for the visually impaired; and finally, the preservation of threatened traditional cultivations.
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