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The
sun smiles on Provence. Its warmth makes the soil
generous and the people open-hearted. Its bright rays
are reflected in the crafts, customs and traditions that
have been handed down from generation to generation. The
sun, the products of the soil and a love of nature are
the essence of my Provence. It is this essence I want to
share with the world. It is what inspired me to create
L'OCCITANE.
Olivier
Baussan - Founder of L'OCCITANE
With its roots in Provence, L'OCCITANE shares the
colors, scents and traditions of the south of France
with the world. As the company continues to grow,
L'OCCITANE remains committed to its core values of
Sensorality, Authenticity and Respect.
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Sensorality
Stroll through Provence and you are
struck by the rich colors, scents and beauty of
this abundant land. Every day the people of
Provence celebrate their pleasant lifestyle and
abundant soil. When Olivier Baussan created
L'OCCITANE, he set out to capture this bounty
in all-natural products. Today, more than
twenty-five years later, the fertile south of
France remains the inspiration for all
L'OCCITANE fragrances, bath, body and skincare
products for women and men, and fragrant
products for the home.
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L'OCCITANE in Brief
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Authenticity
The generous Provençale
climate and soil yield an exceptional variety of
fragrant plants with unique properties.
Olivier's objective was to revive their use,
preserve local customs and update traditional
products. Stimlulated by local folklore and
history, Olivier developed products that
represent the Provençale land and people.
Behind each of L'OCCITANE's inspirations is
A True Story.
Discover
all our True Stories
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Respect
Reviving traditions is only part of
the L'OCCITANE philosophy. Respect for the
environment, consumers, suppliers and employees
is ingrained in every aspect of the company.
This respect has led to L'OCCITANE's
partnership with a women's cooperative in
Burkina Faso. There, the village women harvest
Shea nuts and co-produce L'OCCITANE's Shea
Butter, a rich, nourishing and moisturizing
ingredient used in many L'OCCITANE products.
The money these women earn for their hard work
is theirs alone - and this mutual respect has
led to further exchanges.
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