If you are going to put something on your face or body, you want it to be as natural as possible, won’t you? Distillerie Saint-Hilaire (previously called De Saint Hilaire) understand that. In fact, the French brand has acquired 7 hectares of land in Auvergne, settled itself in the Parc du Livradois-Forez, and opened its own distillery - just to ensure the quality of its raw materials taken from nature. After all, we all benefit from preserving nature that is not inexhaustible.
FOCUS ONLY ON HEALTHY AND NATURAL PRODUCTS
30 years ago, Distillerie Saint-Hilaire chose to settle in a region with unspoiled nature and great floral diversity to produce its own natural essential oils (Lavender, Lemon Zest, Tea Tree etc.) and floral waters (hydrosols). Since then, the brand has been collaborating with local farmers to cultivate and collect medicinal and aromatic plants, strictly following the standard of Agriculture Biologique (a French organic certification organisation). The whole transformation process of the essential oils and hydrosols is 100% pure and natural, meaning no parabens, phenoxyethanol, dyes and synthetic fragrances, animal raw materials, oil from petrochemicals, GMOs are added in their organic products.
THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS ON MY SKIN
At Distillerie Saint-Hilaire’s own distillery, more than 100 different plants arrive each season, ranging from Lavender or Peppermint cultivated to coniferous branches collected in the forests. The distillation, or maceration or drying is then meticulously done at the distillery in order to preserve the maximum number of active ingredients contained in the plants from which they are derived. Their Volcanic Balm, for example, benefiting from natural ingredients like lemon balm, peppermint, and camomile, has been the best-selling product to relieve joint and muscle pains.
I first used the Organic Rose Floral Water to soothe my sensitive skin and it really did what it claims. Its soothing effect is so instant and potent that I have been using it ever since as my daily skincare routine. I love its light texture. Its natural rose fragrance is certainly refreshing and a delight to smell. They are right to say that products being made organically do make a difference.
P.s. here you can read our two blog articles about their Volcanic Balm and Floral Waters.