A story of family and a love of nature
When I was little, I watched my Norwegian mother make sea buckthorn a cornerstone of her beauty and health routines. This tradition, passed down from generation to generation, left a lasting impression on me. Ever since, I’ve been passionate about this exceptional berry—a true gem for both well-being and health!
My research has led me to identify more than 300 sea buckthorn-based preparations listed in the Gyü-Shi, the seminal medical treatise of8th-century Tibetan medicine. In Mongolia, Tibet, and Russia, sea buckthorn holds a prominent place in traditional pharmacopoeias.
Since then, the mechanisms of action of this small orange berry have been validated by modern science. The journey of Maison de l’Argousier began with this observation and a firm belief: sea buckthorn is a credible alternative to the all-too-many skincare products and dietary supplements that are largely ineffective.
- For years, I worked alongside my father to develop the very first eco-friendly weed killer. I’ve set myself a new challenge: to raise awareness of sea buckthorn in France through three key commitments:
To grow my own sea buckthorn fields using organic farming methods to ensure the quality of my flagship ingredient, sea buckthorn. - Adopt a rigorous scientific approach to move beyond the logic of empirical and strictly marketing-driven formulations.
- Whenever possible, we prioritize ingredients of natural origin to offer healthy products that are free of endocrine disruptors!
Our commitment goes beyond natural products!
- Many products are riding the “natural” trend. However, I’m convinced that the word “natural” isn’t a selling point in and of itself.
Why?
Because many “natural” products are natural in name only. - Just because a product is natural doesn’t mean its benefits have been proven. Don’t let them make all sorts of unfounded claims.
For too long, the industry has used the “natural” argument to promote products in which the actual active ingredient accounted for only a marginal portion. Worse still, some of the natural ingredients used were oxidized or improperly packaged. These were low-cost, ineffective formulations sold at a premium price through aggressive marketing.
In contrast to this approach, Maison de l’Argousier has adopted a rigorous scientific approach:
- ANALYZE: We have established partnerships with leading French universities (Bordeaux, Orléans) to map the properties of our berries.
- FORMULATION: We have collaborated with renowned scientists to develop natural skincare products that are TRULY effective.
- EVALUATION: For our cosmetics, we have conducted clinical tests under dermatological supervision, certified by an accredited organization.
A comprehensive approach—from tree to bottle—for uncompromising quality!
We lovingly cultivate our 26 hectares of sea buckthorn using organic farming methods. The Clara variety was selected for its high concentration of active ingredients.
We pay special attention to the timing of the harvest to ensure that our berries reach optimal ripeness. The fruit is then handled with care to preserve all of its natural properties.
Our berries are then subjected to a unique, solvent-free extraction process to separate the aqueous phase from the oil.
Our French production process preserves the integrity of our berries, ensuring uncompromising product quality!
