loccitane

It all started in the markets of Provence. With only a still, a small truck and a solid knowledge of plants, 23-year-old Olivier Baussan began distilling and selling essential oils of rosemary in the local markets. Inspired by the area he grew up in, he expanded his production from oils to soaps and creams, with the desire to promote natural beauty around the world.

L’OCCITANE works directly with over 130 French farmers and 10,000 pickers – from the immortelle fields of Corsica to the lavender fields of Provence – to ensure that the ingredients we use are of the highest quality and are grown sustainably.