Almonds have long been one of L’OCCITANE’s signature ingredients, featuring in a variety of our most-loved products. We love to celebrate the versatility of the ingredient, and are committed to minimising waste; using every part of the nut that in the confectionary sector often goes to waste, such as the hard shells which acts as a fabulous, natural exfoliant to be utilised as ingredients in our products.
The Almond Revival
Until the beginning of the last century, the almond tree was an emblem of the Provençal landscape. But little by little, almond cultivation was abandoned to make way for more profitable crops such as lavandin, and, by the 1950s and 60s, the tree had all but disappeared from the region. L’OCCITANE is committed to sourcing its almonds from producers in the south of France and the Mediterranean basin in order to help revive this traditional industry.
In France, our historical producer is Jean-Pierre Jaubert, who, since 2002, has replanted over 17,000 almond trees, especially typical Provençal varieties from the Valensole region. His land covers 50 hectares, and his passion and know-how go back three generations. Through multi-year contracts, L’OCCITANE maintains a sustainable partnership and relationship with him working hand-in-hand to ensure sustainable farming practices, using only organic fertilisers. Jean-Pierre Jaubert also installed a rainwater retention basin to avoid over-exploiting the surrounding rivers and built 300 beehives around the almond groves to promote biodiversity.
“Almonds have a special place in my heart because my parents and grandparents grew them before me. It brings me great joy to follow in their footsteps and continue this family tradition, which I hope to pass on one day too,” said Jean-Pierre Jaubert, almond producer.
ALMOND SHOWER OIL
250ml • £20.50 500ml • £36
Eco-Refill made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic
Comforting, luxurious and deliciously scented with the olfactory delights of sweet almonds from the south of France, the Almond Shower Oil is a best-seller for good reason. Each use of the product is a true everyday moment of joy; bathrooms are filled with the mouth-watering scent of warm, nutty almond and a subtle hint of vanilla, transporting you in mind and spirit to the almond fields of the Valensole Plateau, Provence. On contact with water, the oil becomes a nourishing milky veil that gently cleanses and hydrates the skin, resulting in soft and supple skin. The Almond Shower Oil is also great for shaving, leaving you with silky smooth skin after use.
NEW ALMOND DELICIOUS SHOWER CREAM 200ml • £17.50
For the ultimate moment of self care, L’OCCITANE has launched a creamy, rich alternative to the iconic Almond Shower Oil. The new Almond Delicous Shower Cream has a nourishing, whipped texture and is enriched with sustainably sourced sweet almond oil from Provence. Great for all skin types, the shower cream envelopes the body in a hydrating and delicately scented cocoon. Launching 25th April 2024
ALMOND MILK CONCENCRATE
200ml • £45.50
Have you ever wanted skin that looks firmer and softer, with a satin-like sheen? Our Almond Milk Concentrate is a best-selling body cream that melts into the skin. Enriched with almond milk and sweet almond oil from Provence, the Almond Milk Concentrate delivers long- lasting, 48 hour hydration, improves suppleness, and visibly firms the skin.
ALMOND MILKY BATH
500ml • £29.50
A beautifully soft, indulgent bath product created to allow for the ultimate moment of self-care. Upon contact with water, the product transforms into a luxurious bath crème, enveloping your mind and body with the delicious scent of sweet Provençal almonds.
ALMOND DELICOUS HANDS
75ml • £19
A silky-smooth hand cream formulated with 94% natural origin ingredients and enriched with sweet almond oil to moisturise the skin, while almond essence calms and hydrates skin to leave your hands soft and supple after use.
