Almond Ingredient

Almond is one of L’OCCITANE en Provence’s iconic ingredients. We love it so much that we have dedicated an entire line to it, as a tribute to this delicate fruit with its many benefits.

At the dawn of spring, the almond tree is one of the first fruit trees to adorn itself with delicate blossoms. As if eager to herald the arrival of sunny days, its white flowers, sometimes tinged with pink, bloom even before the leaves appear. These spring blossoms are then followed, from mid-June through to the end of summer, by the fruit of the almond tree: almonds.

Behind their velvety outer skin and protective shell lies a botanical treasure: the almond kernel. The vegetable oil extracted from this kernel is particularly renowned for its nourishing and softening properties. Precious and sensorial, it lies at the heart of skincare that wraps the skin in comfort and softness.

Particularly appreciated by fragile, sensitive and very dry skin, this vegetable oil stands out for its softness and versatility. Used as a body massage oil, as a treatment for the face, hands or even the scalp, it supports the skin every day with comfort. It helps nourish, soften and protect the skin from dryness, while also helping to improve its suppleness and comfort. On the scalp, it is also recognised for its nourishing properties. On the body, it is traditionally valued for helping to preserve the skin’s beauty and suppleness. On the face, it helps reveal the radiance of dull and tired-looking skin.

An essential ingredient in cosmetics, this vegetable oil is prized for its natural richness. Extracted from the kernel of the almond fruit, it naturally contains vitamin E as well as essential fatty acids, notably omega-9 and omega-6, and omega-3. This composition makes it a particularly precious ingredient, recognised for its nourishing, softening and protective properties.

At L’OCCITANE en Provence, we incorporate it into many of our body care products for its recognised benefits. It helps to nourish, soften and preserve the skin’s hydrolipidic film, helping to maintain hydration and comfort day after day.

• Hydrates, nourishes, softens and helps protect the skin
• Helps improve the feeling of skin elasticity and suppleness
• Helps preserve the skin’s comfort and beauty, even when it is put to the test
• Appreciated for its exceptional gentleness
• Helps nourish dry, brittle or curly hair
• Helps revive the radiance of dull and tired-looking skin
• Suitable for all skin types
• Particularly suited to dry to very dry skin
• Suitable for sensitive skin

After your bath or shower, warm a small amount of your Almond Supple Skin Oil or Almond Milk Concentrate in the palms of your hands. Apply your skincare product using slow, circular movements, always starting from the lower body. This massage gesture helps the product absorb while offering the skin a true moment of comfort and well-being.

To soothe particularly dry areas, gently focus on them by applying more product until fully absorbed.

To help maintain the skin’s hydration and suppleness over time, apply your almond body care product every day.

For everyday use: almond oil fits easily into the essential steps of any body care routine. It helps nourish and soften the skin while bringing suppleness, comfort and softness, even when time is short.

For nails and cuticles: precious right down to the fingertips, sweet almond oil is recognised for helping to nourish and soften the cuticles, while also softening the contour of the nail. A simple and delicate step to include before a manicure.

Extracted by first cold pressing, mainly from broken almonds originally intended for consumption that would normally be discarded.

Helps nourish the skin and strengthen it by supporting the skin’s hydrolipidic film. Helps soften the skin and is known for its soothing properties.

A skilful blend created through an emulsion of almond oil and water.

Helps hydrate and soften.

A by-product of the cosmetic industry, almond shells are specially ground to achieve a rounded shape. This rounded form helps avoid irritation.

Gently exfoliates.

A skilful blend of almond vegetable oil and shea butter, among other ingredients.

Helps to nourish, hydrate and soothe the skin.

A co-product of the cosmetic industry. Derived from the almond kernel, like the oil, but in the form of an aqueous extract.

Helps to hydrate, soften and promote supple skin.