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Salt marshes cosmetics by ECLAE
What do the salt marshes of Camargue (southern France), pink flamingos and ECLAE brand beauty products have in common? The micro-algae Dunaliella Salina! This micro-algae thrives in extreme salt concentrations found in environments like lagoons and salt pans. It is notably abundant in France’s Salins d’Aigues-Mortes, a protected natural site of salt marshes . Dunaliella Salina produces a beta-carotene pigment shield against UV radiation and adapts with polyunsaturated fatty acids and glycerol to survive hyper saline conditions. The algae’ harvest takes place during the summer phytoplankton bloom. Water evaporation and salinity levels are very high and the algae’s defence process is then at its maximum. Its massive production of…
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Perfumes & cosmetics by FRAGONARD
In 1926, Eugène Fuchs funded the Fragonard House in the city of Grasse. Grasse was the famous French perfumes capital, with a mild climate allowing flowers cultivation. Eugène Fuchs’ idea was to sale perfumery products to the tourists (yet !). During this inter-wars period, they were discovering the French Riviera’s charms… The brand name was a tribute to the famous XVIII century painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard; he was born in Grasse city and was the son of a local perfumed gloves manufacturer. The Fragonard House is one of the last familial perfume business of the Grasse region. The 3 great-granddaughters of Eugène Fuchs ( Anne, Agnès et…
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Boots by LA BOTTE GARDIANE
Since 1958, the brand “La Botte Gardiane” has been manufacturing traditional boots used by the “guardians”, the horses and bulls keepers in Camargue area (south of France). These traditional soft leather boots are tanned, water-resistant and highly resistant in time. 100% hand made in France, 60 steps are required to manufacture a pair of boots. Thanks to Mr Michel Aghulon, who bought this brand in 1995 when it was going bankruptcy, we can still have the opportunity to buy these authentic products. The company is now managed by Mr Aghulon’s children and has been awarded in 2007 with the french EPV label (Living Heritage Company) for its traditional know-how.…
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Paris city skyline by THE LINE
When a magic moment in a lifetime led to a nice business adventure…! In 2015, Antoine Daniel was lucky enough to watch a beautiful scene from a small boat : the rising of the sun on the Marseille city, in the south of France. The light contrast was so clear that you could see very precisely the skyline of the city ! He quickly had the idea to replicate this simple line as a laser cut metallic interior decoration accessory. Then he replicated the idea to other cities, in France and worldwide. But also to the mountains views and the music sound. 2 sizes (19 or 50cms, but also…
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Dry soaps by UNBOTTLED
How to preserve the earth in our daily beauty routine ? By stopping using plastic packings ! And starting using dry soaps … This is what the Unbottled company offers : soaps for the face, the body and even the hair ! And no more plastic contents in the bathrooms…Yes we can! Founded in 2019 by Sarah Pouchet and Benjamin Legros, the brand already meets success. These dry soaps are 100% made in the south of France, biodegradable, vegan & cruelty-free, soap-free with neutral pH, simple formula without palm oil / sulfate/silicone..etc. 2 formula for the body (apricot/shea or almonds/oats), 1 for the face (turmeric/jojoba oil/camelina oil),…
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Chic costume jewelry by GAS BIJOUX
What is the common fashion point between the 3 famous women pictures here after ? The GAS BIJOUX brand ! This brand was created in 1969, in the south of France (Marseille city). Mr André Gas, a young man with a fine arts diploma, was selling his own costume jewelry on the beaches .Hippie style was in the air… More than 40 years later, Gas bijoux is still a family business but with international high visibility ! The now chic jewelry are still handcrafted in Marseille city by more than 60 workers. Mother of pearls, feathers, glass beads, malachite,enamel,shells, etc…there is no limit in their creativity. The jewelry are colorful,…
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Perfumes & cosmetics by PANIER DES SENS
The company PANIER DES SENS was created by Mr Jérôme Lambruschini, nearly 20 years ago. Natural perfumes and cosmetics are inspired by the Provence scents. Almond, lavender, rose, thym, orange blossom, sea fennel, jasmin, pivoine, iris, honey, lilac…the choice is yours ! Products contain at least 95% of natural origin ingredients. They are vegan (except the honey range) and cruelty-free. Their eco-packaging is 100% recycled and recyclable, with eco-refills and even solid forms. They are designed, manufactured and packaged in France, favoring short circuits as much as possible for greater traceability. Exclusive perfumes scents are created by master perfumers in Grasse, the cradle of world perfumery! Even home fragrances…
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Fragrances and candles by LADUREE
There are not only tea rooms in life ! In addition to their traditional well known macaron & teas, Ladurée diversified its image with new products: candles, home fragrances, accessories…..and even a make up line * But you will always recognize the Ladurée lifestyle with their pastry soft colors. The Ladurée candles are handmade in the south of France, closed to the city of Grasse, the well known city of perfumes makers. The frangrances & candles are sold on Ladurée eshop, in the Ladurée Thé & Beauté boutique and through few retailers. *NB: In France, the Ladurée make up line is only available on the NOCIBE beauty retailer eshop….not…
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Marseille soap
Have you ever heard about the Marseille soap ? A traditional soap made in the Marseille city area, in the south of France ? Nearly all French households have used it at least once ! It can be used for home, laundry and body cares ! The story of the soap goes back as far as the Mesopotamian times (2800 B.C). In the VIII century, the Alep soap’s recipe started spreading around the Mediterranean sea. Of course, it arrived in the south of the France. The Massalia city (Massilia during the Roman times and Marseille city now) was initially a Greek Colony and a major trading port. It was the…
