Category Archives: SKIN CARE

HEVEA: A modern authentic revival of enfleurage extraction

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HÉVÉA is an artisanal, certified Organic, luxury beauty line that is the first to offer freshly prepared cosmetics that guarantee exceptional freshness and unparalleled natural efficacy.

hevea_article27_1All products are handmade, in small batches, using only plants and natural ingredients that originate from five different continents, all fair traded and harvested with respect for the ecosystem and biodiversity. The purity and authenticity of the formulas are innovatively crafted to naturally restore and awake the body’s radiance to health and beauty.

Established in 1997 in the heart of the Grasse region, France, home of one of the world’s most renowned perfume industries, HÉVÉA draws its expertise from traditional recipes and classic extraction methods.

hevea_article27_2At the core, this expertise results from collaboration between Valérie Sabini, who comes from the world of cosmetics and Christian Pamies, a landscape artist fascinated by botany. Mathieu Mellet, a doctor in pharmacy specialized in natural substances, has recently joined this team and brings with him a sharp knowledge of plant science.

hevea_article27_3With their delicious, highly-beneficial ingredients, applying products created by HÉVÉA instantly transforms into moments of bliss. Whether in search of fruity, floral or spicy, there is a fragrance to cover the most varied of tastes. Whichever you choose, these highly sensual blends invite you to escape into a world of soft fragrances for a profound awakening of the senses.

Each of HÉVÉA’s silky velvety products is an expertly blended combination of unique ingredients including delicate floral rose enfleurage, healing fresh Andalusian aloe vera juice, gourmet cocoa with spices, aromatic Bourbon vanilla, luscious blackberry, stimulating Sarawak white pepper, sweet Alicante almond, calming sandalwood, warm iris wood, resiny Aztec copal, smokey leathery Storax balsam, deep rich Eritrean incense and mysterious frankincense.

hevea_article27_4When first invented, Eau de Cologne was intended to be used as a topical medicine. It only became widely popular as a body fragrance for both men and women when, in 1709, dozens of mono-essences, citrus and flower oils were mixed in to create perfume.

ABLUTION by HÉVÉA revives this famous notion of perfume as a skin treatment. Natural active ingredients such as fresh aloe vera juice, Japanese Nigari salt, and apple extract benefit the skin while incense and infused resins, macerations of spices and woods provide the basis of the first smoke-based perfumes.

These fully balanced and well-rounded fragrances harmonize the mind, bringing a feeling of well-being to body and mind.

hevea_article27_5HÉVÉA has also revived the ancient technique of enfleurage, which remains to this day as the sole method of gently extracting active ingredients from the most delicate flowers in such a way as to maintain the unique and distinct character of each fragrant and potent extract.

hevea_article27_6By taking complete responsibility of the end-to-end manufacturing process, HÉVÉA creates products that are 100% natural where 95% of all ingredients are produced by Organic agriculture. Also, by partnering with top quality producers, HÉVÉA is able to choose the finest, refined yet sustainable active ingredients and can create formulations that are traceable and fully transparent. HÉVÉA’s packages all their products in recyclable dark glass containers and only uses recycled paper packaging.

hevea_article27_7LABORATOIRE HÉVÉA is certified ISO 9001:2008 (environmental management) and ISO 14001:2004 (quality management systems).

All products are 100% certified as natural, Organic, ecological cosmetics and are guaranteed to be without any chemical products or synthetic derivatives. Dermatologist tested. Free of parabens, GMOs, PEG, EDTA, formaldehyde, BHT, phenoxyethanol, silicone and any other synthetic derivatives such as acid, emulsifier, artificial colouring or preservative. Not tested on animals at any stage of production.

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Camelia

DOUCES ANGEVINES: Alchemy in the garden of beauty

Article 27 is delighted to introduce to North America, Les Douces Angevines.

Based out of a protected area within the mysterious Angevin region in France, Les Douces Angevines (established 1994) has developed for you, a unique line of precious cosmeto-fluids that naturally boost, protect and regenerate the skin renewal process.

“These 100% organic certified beauty elixirs are a highly refined combination of pure oils, essential oils of woods and resins, and dynamised fresh flower and plant macerations that are handcrafted in small quantities following ancient knowledge and tested recipes.” Les Douces Angevines was founded by Michele Cros, Beauty Herbalist Artisan, who studied pharmacognosy of medicinal and aromatic plants and is specialized in ancient and medieval plant practices.

Product highlights:

  • Cosmeto-fluids are 100% pure plant and flower active extracts.
  • Faithful to the method of biodynamic and organic agriculture, the plants used to create each complex formula are allowed to grow freely following their natural seasonal rhythms.
  • Between 20 to 47 different plants and flowers are hand picked and synergisticaly blended, without water, to create these intense beauty elixirs.
  • Precision of craft, exclusively carried out by hand, and extreme attention to detail during the 7 weeks of creation preserve the unique personality of each plant.
  • Created completely free of any synthetic ingredients and free of any chemical manipulation, relying instead on ancient methods that utilize the fundamental forces and energies provided by the sun and the moon.
  • All macerations use direct sun energy to revitalize Yang and then use moon Yin forces to harmonize and to transform the plants into precious beauty elixirs that preserve all the strength, beauty and vitality of the extractions.
  • Produced in limited quantities–batches never exceed 30 litres.
  • Harmoniously concentrated, just a few drops are enough for an application. The ultra-soft texture melts into the skin and is immediately absorbed by the skin leaving a refined fragrance and giving an irreplaceable feeling of well-being and suppleness.
  • No animal testing on any of the ingredients nor at any stage of manufacturing.

Notes:

  • All products from the range are safe to use while taking homeopathics.
  • All products from the range are safe to use during the whole term of pregancy.

Currently available in-store and on-line:

  • FANTOMETTE: Ultra-mild cleanser and make-up remover
  • VIRGINALE: Invigorating 4-flower toner
  • AUBE D’ETE: Luminous day care
  • NUIT CALINE: Revitalizing night care
  • LIA (Brillant Youth formula): Divine smoothing care for eyes and lips
  • MAGNIFICA (Brilliant Youth formula): Divine regenerative night care
  • EGLANTINE: For sensitive skin
  • MATIN (For men): Elite after-shave care

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Camelia