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BALADE EN PROVENCE
We are an organic, zero-waste cosmetics company
from Provence and we make sensorial beauty bars
for the hair, face & body.
THE BRAND
We are an organic, zero-waste cosmetics company
from Provence and we make sensorial beauty bars
for the hair, face & body.
HISTORY BALADE EN PROVENCE was
founded in the small village of Opio, in the
south of France and our name means 'a walk in
Provence'. Our products are inspired by the
artistry, fragrances & flora of the region...
The history of the brand started when we
discovered that most shampoos, shower gels, and
other liquid care products contain over 80% of
water, chemical preservatives, and plastic
packaging. The thought of trucks, boats, and
planes burning energy to transport
plastic-packaged, water-based products with
ingredients that were potentially harmful to
customers did not sit well with us, so we
decided to do something about it. So we decided
to create some solid products that are not full
of water so they do not need a plastic packaging
and preservatives.
PHILOSOPHY
Our business philosophy is "to promote
bienveillance."
“Bienveillance” is a French term that can best
be defined as “generosity or a desire to do
good.”
At Balade en Provence, we believe that all
actions, big and small, have an impact.
Therefore, we strive to do what is “good” when
developing our products, interacting with
customers, working in our community and managing
environmental waste.
TARGET MARKET
We know how hard it can be to modify our habits,
and changing from traditional liquid products to
solid ones can be difficult for some people.
This is why we have created products that are
easy to use, enjoyable and, above all, extremely
effective. We want to make it is easy to Move to
Solid and to convert as many people as possible.
OUR PRODUCTS
Our products are artisanal and contain ethically
sourced, rich natural ingredients such as French
green clay, rosehip oil, grape seed oil, and
coconut oil. They are also certified organic,
vegan, and packaged in zero-waste, 100%
compostable boxes.
ARTISANAL COLD PROCESS BARS
Our beauty and grooming bars are made with care
and patience in the most natural way possible.
The Balade en Provence artisans create a blend
of the highest quality natural oils and rich
organic ingredients, such as grapeseed oil,
coconut oil, rapeseed oil, shea butter, and
French clay to make our bars.
We then let our bars "rest" for 30 days on
wooden shelves, to allow time for the oils to
blend and mature. We do NOT heat them, which is
why the saponification process is called the
“cold process.” This process also allows the
ingredients in our bars to retain their natural
properties.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Our products are certified organic with BIO
Earth Durable which is dedicated to ecological
and organically sourced products. The Bio Earth
Durable Label certifies:
- Minimum of
25% organic ingredients in the formula
- Absence of pesticides
- Respect for the environment and health
VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE
All of our products are certified by the Vegan
Society. The Vegan Society label certifies that:
The manufacturing and development of our
products did not involve the use of any animal
product, by-product or derivative
It also attests that we do not conduct any
testing on animal
ZERO WASTE
We take waste seriously. Balade en Provence bars
are all packed in 100% compostable and
recyclable packaging.
- We use
vegetable ink on our certified compostable
carton, printed in France
- Our products are primarily sourced,
produced and packaged locally
- Any excess ingredients are retained and
used for other products
Join us in our Move to Solid
movement and help us convert people to solid
was founded
in the small village of Opio, in the south of
France and our name means 'a walk in Provence'.
Our products are inspired by the artistry,
fragrances & flora of the region...
The history of the brand started when we
discovered that most shampoos, shower gels, and
other liquid care products contain over 80% of
water, chemical preservatives, and plastic
packaging. The thought of trucks, boats, and
planes burning energy to transport
plastic-packaged, water-based products with
ingredients that were potentially harmful to
customers did not sit well with us, so we
decided to do something about it. So we decided
to create some solid products that are not full
of water so they do not need a plastic packaging
and preservatives.
PHILOSOPHY
Our business philosophy is "to promote
bienveillance."
“Bienveillance” is a French term that can best
be defined as “generosity or a desire to do
good.”
At Balade en Provence, we believe that all
actions, big and small, have an impact.
Therefore, we strive to do what is “good” when
developing our products, interacting with
customers, working in our community and managing
environmental waste.
TARGET MARKET
We know how hard it can be to modify our habits,
and changing from traditional liquid products to
solid ones can be difficult for some people.
This is why we have created products that are
easy to use, enjoyable and, above all, extremely
effective. We want to make it is easy to Move to
Solid and to convert as many people as possible.
OUR
PRODUCTS
Our products are artisanal and contain ethically
sourced, rich natural ingredients such as French
green clay, rosehip oil, grape seed oil, and
coconut oil. They are also certified organic,
vegan, and packaged in zero-waste, 100%
compostable boxes.
ARTISANAL COLD PROCESS BARS
Our beauty and grooming bars are made with care
and patience in the most natural way possible.
The Balade en Provence artisans create a blend
of the highest quality natural oils and rich
organic ingredients, such as grapeseed oil,
coconut oil, rapeseed oil, shea butter, and
French clay to make our bars.
We then let our bars "rest" for 30 days on
wooden shelves, to allow time for the oils to
blend and mature. We do NOT heat them, which is
why the saponification process is called the
“cold process.” This process also allows the
ingredients in our bars to retain their natural
properties.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Our products are certified organic with BIO
Earth Durable which is dedicated to ecological
and organically sourced products. The Bio Earth
Durable Label certifies:
- Minimum of
25% organic ingredients in the formula
- Absence of pesticides
- Respect for the environment and health
VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE
All of our products are certified by the Vegan
Society. The Vegan Society label certifies that:
The manufacturing and development of our
products did not involve the use of any animal
product, by-product or derivative
It also attests that we do not conduct any
testing on animal
ZERO WASTE
We take waste seriously. Balade en Provence bars
are all packed in 100% compostable and
recyclable packaging.
- We use
vegetable ink on our certified compostable
carton, printed in France
- Our products are primarily sourced,
produced and packaged locally
- Any excess ingredients are retained and
used for other products
Join us in our Move to Solid
movement and help us convert people to solid
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