An update on our eco-design approach

The objective of eco-design is to reduce the environmental impact of a product during all stages of its life cycle.

From its manufacture, distribution, and use, through the obtaining of raw materials to its end of life (recycling and recovery).

It therefore contributes to the prevention of waste production, the reduction of energy consumption, air, and water pollution, etc.

In our R&D laboratory, all formulas are developed with a constant concern for the planet.

Whether it's the ingredients, the packs or the processes, everything is thought out to offer the best for the skin and the planet.

During the R&D phase (development of formulas), the objectives are to:

Work on formulas, ingredients, and their origins:

Use the minimum number of ingredients
Offer formulas with a minimum of 95% natural ingredients
Use upcycled materials
Utilize materials from France or near Europe
Use materials without hazard pictograms
Use biodegradable materials
Prioritize renewable resources
Favour transformation processes that have the least impact on the environment: green chemistry
For rinse-off products: offer formulas that are more than 98% biodegradable

Work on more environmentally friendly manufacturing processes:

Work on packages

Offer recycled packs
Encourage not to use secondary packs and instructions
Choice of materials with a low environmental footprint (paper and cardboard from responsibly managed forests that respect biodiversity)
Eliminate secondary packaging
Notices removed or printed inside the packaging
Packaging printed with vegetable oil-based inks
Reduce the size and weight of packaging
Offer refills
Communicate on good sorting practices

An eco-design scoring of our formulas is underway to pursue continuous improvement in this area.

In conclusion, it should be noted that our production site is ISO 14001 certified.