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Stress has become synonymous with modern-day people since we’re all more or less pressed for time on a daily basis. In order to prevent it from wreaking havoc on our health and well-being in general, we need to take the time to pamper ourselves. You can try something as simple as burning candles which has many benefits every day to reduce the impact of a hurried lifestyle. Or you can turn your beauty routine into a luxurious pampering session.
A refreshing wash with a silky cleanser or gently rubbing a drop of luxurious serum into your skin certainly feels relaxing, meditative even. And the feeling of softness, the healthy glow and the clean complexion that follow after will definitely make you forget all about the stress and start your day on a positive note.
Of course, for this sweet little habit to provide the wanted results one has to pay particular attention to the products they choose to introduce in the pampering routine. Quality always triumphs over quantity, especially when it comes to skincare, knowing the skin as the largest organ absorbs whatever you put on it.
This is enough to understand why treating yourself, or rather your skin, to outstanding beauty care from a luxurious and award-winning brand like L’Occitane is a great idea!
Why Invest in L’Occitane?
In a world of cosmetics, the brand isn’t a newcomer considering it was established way back in 1976. Though the founder Olivier Baussan started humbly in his beloved region Provence, it didn’t take him long to grow into an international success with a global presence in 90 countries in the form of almost 4000 retailers and over 1600 stores.
It’s no surprise why the brand grew exponentially considering you can find a variety of top-notch L’Occitane products, ranging from skincare and haircare to body and bath, fragrances and travel essentials, all based on natural and organic ingredients that not only nourish your beauty but protect it too. But the popularity of the products wouldn’t have been possible without the founder’s firmly set values that are synonymous with the brand to this day.
Eco-friendliness and Sustainability
Being so dependent on nature means the brand is closely connected to it and it’s only logical for the main values to be related to its protection. These include supporting eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable farming first and foremost. Certain L’Occitane ranges, like those with immortelle as the basic ingredient, are directly related to the local and organic plantations at Corsica where farmers don’t use any chemical fertilisers or other treatments.
Other ranges, such as that with the famous shea butter, depend on the sustainable farming of women farmers in Burkina Faso. And then there’s the almond range that comes from organic farmers in Provence who are fighting to protect the region’s biodiversity by reintroducing the almond trees.
Having in mind the beauty industry has a huge impact on the environment which on a large scale is harmful as not everyone uses organic ingredients from sustainable farming, brands like L’Occitane make a difference by implementing eco-friendly strategies in the example of sustainable packaging. This is possible thanks to a solution like Loop PET plastic which they plan to fully incorporate for their beauty ranges by 2022.
Dedicated to Blindness Prevention
Philanthropy being at the heart of the brand, they’re committed to fighting preventable blindness and supporting the visually impaired. It’s no wonder they’ve been the first brand to put braille on their labels in order to make L’Occitane products as accessible as they can, along with creating rich textures and divine scents from the finest botanical ingredients to engage the senses.
Which L’Occitane Products Should You Treat Yourself To?
Some people wrongly think of the brand as one that’s only got quality hand crèmes – using the most potent and naturally active extracts for their signature L’Occitane beauty care, they’ve managed to create outstanding products that address various issues, from skin dryness and sensitivity to ageing signs. The following are just some of the beauty items out of a wide collection you can pick from to invite in your pampering routine.
L’Occitane Almond Cleansing and Softening Shower Oil
Once in contact with water, this incredible bath oil transforms into lavish softening foam that leaves a satin-like result all over your body. While it gently cleans your skin, it doesn’t strip its natural oils, which is why it’s even recommended for people with dry and sensitive skin as it nourishes. Other ingredients that can be found in it are rosemary leaf extract, grapeseed oil, bergamot oil and sunflower seed oil.
L’Occitane Pure Shea Butter
If you want to reap the moisturising, skin renewal and soothing benefits, buy L’Occitane 100% shea butter extracted from shea tree nuts and you won’t regret it. Thanks to being an ultra-nourishing balm, you can use it to hydrate and protect your lips, face, hands, elbows, feet, scalp and cuticles. Considering it’s also enriched with vitamin E and its antioxidants, you can be sure it will have a therapeutic effect on your skin. Not surprisingly, it’s also a solution for the prevention of pregnancy stretch marks.
L’Occitane Immortelle Collection
One of their signature ingredients, immortelle is the basis for a variety of products like the reset oil-in-serum, divine cream, divine youth oil, divine eyes cream, precious cream, cleansing foam, and essential face mist.
If you’re looking for utmost protection from pollutants and damaging UV rays that end up speeding the ageing process, their reset serum, divine cream, divine youth oil, divine eyes cream and precious cream are ideal. This is due to the fact that they’re absorbed quickly and reawaken the skin, making it firm and plump while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and relieving puffiness.
Among the immortelle L’Occitane products that can make a difference in your routine, you can’t omit the cleansing foam as it eliminates pore-clogging impurities, leaving you with skin that looks and feels rejuvenated and smooth. For refreshment on the go, make sure you have your essential face mist in your bag that’s also perfect for application before makeup.
L’Occitane Verbena Body Lotion
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for him or her, it’s got to be this lotion because it’s lightweight, easily absorbent, and provides immediate skin comfort. It’s ideal for people whose skin feels tight or itchy right after a bath or shower as it’s based on ingredients like organic orange, geranium and verbena extracts.
L’Occitane Cedrat Stick Deodorant
For long-lasting protection from odour you can count on the help of their efficient aluminium and alcohol-free deodorant that’s gentle on the skin. Enriched with the refreshing scent of cedrat, it’s a formulation that lightly perfumes the skin.
L’Occitane Aroma Repairing Conditioner
If you’ve got a hair care routine established, or want to establish it with well-chosen products, this conditioner is great because it’s based on five essential oils, ylang-ylang, sweet orange, lavender, geranium and angelica specifically, and as such it helps smooth, soften and protect the hair. Many are adoring it as it transforms the hair from dry and damaged to strong with a beautiful natural shine.
