L’occitane

With nothing but an alambic, a small truck and a solid knowledge of plants, Olivier Baussan, at the age of 23, distills Rosemary essential oil which he sells on the local markets of Provence. The L’OCCITANE journey begins.

Using an old soap factory, Olivier revives the traditional art of Marseille soap-making.

Our effective products are rich in natural active ingredients and essential oils, which are often organic and always of controlled origin. Our body care, skincare, bath and hair care products feature luxurious fragrances and textures from ingredients like shea butter, lavender, verbena and immortelle!