Our eye cream and face cream are formulated by 3 PhD’s with over 25 years each of experience in the field of natural cosmetics. We care deeply about the quality and effectiveness of our products taking years to get it right. We aim for excellence using nature to power our products.

Who makes our formulations?

 

When I started this company I wanted something I could use on my family and myself safely.  I hired the services of a French Biochemist in Paris who had previously worked for Lancome, Orlane and other large French companies I cannot disclose. He was passionate about natural ingredients and was enthusiastic about the project.  Then I met another pair of Biochemists in the USA that had worked for Neutrogena (before it was sold to Johnson & Johnson). The more natural route also motivated both.  At present these people are almost all retired but to this day they know the provenance and quality of the most effective proven raw materials in the world. I studied biochemistry which made me want to only use scientifically proven ingredients. Science can be combined with nature and today we can produce incredible cosmetics. It takes a lot of experience to make a balanced formula that works. We hope you like our Creme Riche ,exclusive Creme Yeux (eye cream with serum), Night Serum, Day Serum, Face oil and Creme Plus which our team considers our “Chef D’Oeuvres” or “Masterpieces”.

Making a good cosmetics is like what my French mother used to say about cooking; “a good chef searches for the best and freshest ingredients and there lies the secret to the greatest French chefs!!” We looked for the freshest most beneficial best quality raw materials and the rest was much easier! Combined we have a powerhouse of ingredients that really do make a difference!

Below are just a few examples of raw materials and ingredients we have used in our products. We strive to make the best products we possibly can and keep looking for new, great quality ingredients. We hope we can make a positive difference in our client’s lives.

We wish you all the best,

Joanne Arpin

Why we use these ingredients:

Rosehip oil (Wild crafted organic)

The UV rays of the sun can damage the skin, resulting in age spots and discoloration on the face. The antioxidants found in rosehip oil combat free radicals that cause sun damage. The vitamin A, combined with the oil’s essential fatty acids, can help improve skin tone, texture and pigmentation.

Squalane (plant based)

Our Squalane is derived from plants. It has anti-oxidant properties and is known to improve skin elasticity. A great moisturizer especially for eye area. More stable and better absorbed than squalene.

Hyaluronic acid and Sodium hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the human body. It acts as a cushioning and lubrication agent for our joints, nerves, hair, skin, and eyes. It has incredible ability to retain moisture; according to one study, one gram of hyaluronic acid can hold up to six liters of water. Lack of moisture is one of the main culprits of aging skin, which is why this ingredient—which attracts moisture to your skin—is a must-have when it comes to repairing your skin’s moisture barrier. Hyaluronic acid has a sister part named sodium hyaluronate. Sodium hyaluronate is the salt form of HA and is a water-soluble salt that holds 1000 times its weight in water (Ingredients are in salt form because they are more stable and less likely to oxidize.) sodium hyaluronate has a much lower molecular size, which allows it to penetrate the skin better. Which is what we use in our eye cream.

Jojoba oil (Wild crafted organic USA) and vitamin e

Jojoba oil is filled with antioxidant vitamins and along with vit e helps prolong the shelf life of the creams without using much preservative at all.

Seaweed Collagen (from Europe)

The vitamins, mineral, amino acids and enzymes present in seaweeds are potent anti-oxidants with skin healing and rejuvenating properties.

Seaweed does wonders to aging skin by working to promote tissue regeneration activities in the skin to create skin elasticity.

Continual use of natural seaweed skin care can increase levels of skin hydration and to promote a healthy glowing complexion.

Seaweed is full of lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins, which are easily absorbed into the skin. Research also shows that nutrients from seaweeds are able to penetrate deep into the skin more efficiently than other skin care ingredients. This helps your skin to maintain its firmness and hydration. Also creates overall improvement in skin tone.

Allantoin

Allantoin stimulates cell regeneration promoting healthy skin. It comes from an extract from the root of the comfrey plant and is a soothing, non-irritating ingredient that has the ability to help heal the skin and stimulate the growth of healthy tissue.

Vitamin C Tetra (vit c tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate)

Considered the best vitamin C especially for serums. It has been proven to penetrate deeper into the skin.(plumps up your skin and keeps it looking younger). Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C, used for anti-aging because of its ability to increase collagen levels, reduce melanin production, brighten skin, and repair the effects of UV exposure and other environmental damage. Penetrates deeper than any other form of Vitamin C which better helps collagen production.

Essential oils

All our products are naturally scented with Famous French essential oils such as pure Lavender oil and Rose Geranium oil. These oils smell great but also have countless skin benefits. Only our eye cream is unscented.