FAQ

An essential oil is a concentrated natural aromatic substance extracted from plants, flowers, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, or other parts of a plant. These oils are called "essential" because they contain the essence, that is, the fragrant and active compounds of the original plant.

Essential oils are extracted by steam distillation. This involves using steam to extract volatile compounds from the plant, and once condensed, this steam produces both the essential oil and the hydrosol.

Essential oils are valued for their aromatic properties, but also for their therapeutic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and various other benefits. They are used in fields such as aromatherapy, skincare, perfumery, alternative medicine, and cooking, although their use often requires precautions due to their high concentration and potency. It is important to use them judiciously and under the guidance of professionals.

A hydrosol, also called floral water, is a product obtained during the distillation of plants, flowers, leaves, seeds, or other plant parts to produce essential oils. During the steam distillation process, steam passes through the plant material, extracting volatile compounds, including essential oils. The steam is then cooled and condensed to form two separate products: the essential oil and the hydrosol.

Hydrosol is essentially water infused with the water-soluble compounds present in the plant, as well as small amounts of essential oils. It generally retains the plant's therapeutic properties, but at a gentler concentration compared to the essential oil obtained through the same process.

Hydrosols are often used in aromatherapy, cooking, cosmetics, and skincare for their soothing, refreshing, and toning properties. They are considered gentler than pure essential oils, making them suitable for more direct application to the skin without dilution.

Yes! We grow and distill our own organic plants on the farm, which guarantees the quality of our products. By preparing and packaging all our essential oils and hydrosols on-site, they cannot be diluted with other products or synthetic elements.

Furthermore, the quality of our essential oil is measured annually. Chromatographic analysis measures the concentration of naturally occurring constituents in the essential oil. We know the exact quality of our essential oil for each vintage. These analyses are performed and guaranteed by an independent laboratory.

A chemotype refers to a specific biochemical variation in the composition of substances produced by a plant. Chemotypes are formed due to factors such as genetics, climate, soil, and other environmental influences.

In other words, a plant can have different chemotypes depending on its geographical region, growing conditions, altitude, climate, etc. These variations can influence the aromatic and therapeutic properties of the essential oils extracted from the plant.

For example, two different chemotypes of the same plant species can produce essential oils with distinct chemical compositions, resulting in different properties and uses. Certain chemotypes may be better suited to specific therapeutic applications or preferred for their particular aromatic characteristics.

The recognition of chemotypes is important in the field of aromatherapy and phytotherapy, as it allows for a better understanding of the diversity of active compounds in plants and for adjusting the use of plant extracts according to their chemical variations.

From the outset, we naturally chose to cultivate our aromatic and medicinal plants (PPAM*) without any pesticides. Our essential oils and hydrosols are certified organic (AB) by the Ecocert inspection and certification body. Steam distillation, carried out on-site at the farm, is essential: we adapt as closely as possible to the weather conditions and the maturity of the plants to guarantee optimal quality.

* Fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants

Phytotherapy (from the Greek words phyto = plant, and therapy = to treat) is an ancient form of medicine that uses plant extracts (phytocompounds) for therapeutic purposes. It relies on the medicinal properties of plants to prevent, treat, or alleviate various health problems. Phytotherapists, practitioners of phytotherapy, often use different parts of the plant, such as leaves, flowers, roots, bark, or seeds, to obtain the necessary active compounds.

It is important to note that while many plants have beneficial properties, herbal medicine is not suitable for all health problems, and self-medication can be risky. Consulting a qualified healthcare professional is recommended.

Aromatherapy is an ancient medicine that uses essential oils extracted from plants to promote health and well-being. Essential oils are concentrated aromatic substances extracted from different parts of plants, such as flowers, leaves, stems, roots, and fruits. These essential oils are used for therapeutic, flavoring, culinary, and cosmetic purposes.

Aromatherapy can be applied in various ways, including inhalation, topical application (on the skin) or ingestion.

Aromatherapy is often used for its relaxing, stimulating, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and other potential health benefits. However, it is important to use it with caution, following the advice of a qualified healthcare professional, as essential oils are concentrated and can cause adverse reactions in some people.

Essential oils

The chosen packaging preserves the quality of the essential oil and facilitates its use.

The bottles are opaque to protect the essential oil from light. Glass is preferred for small containers, while aluminum and HDPE are used for larger ones to prevent breakage.

Small containers are easy to take with us on the go. Larger containers are also useful for refilling smaller ones.

Bottles equipped with a dropper allow for universal use. The spray and roll-on applicator, also sold individually, fit bottles from 5 to 100 ml.

Hydrosols

Packaged in opaque blue PET bottles protected from light for the 100ml to 500ml formats, in opaque white HDPE bottles protected from light for the 1L format and in jerrycans for the 5L format.

Our hydrosols are guaranteed preservative-free and microfiltered.

Keep them refrigerated to preserve their qualities for longer. White filaments may form in your hydrosol; these are harmless and do not affect the quality of your product. If you prefer, you can remove them using a coffee filter.

We offer various shipping options via Colissimo and Mondial Relay.

Choose your payment method: credit card, online PayPal, check or cash when collecting your order.

• Shipping within mainland France

Shipping costs: €7

Free for groups of €150 or more: Consider grouping together with family or friends!

Orders are shipped upon receipt of payment: online credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, check

Concerned about preserving our environment, we prioritize recycling our packaging for sending orders.

• Shipping orders to Europe

For any other destination, please do not hesitate to contact us; we will study the different possibilities.

100% Organic Farm.

We use rainwater, not an irrigation system.

Many hedges surround our fields; they play a very important role in preserving biodiversity.

The makers of our lavender candies and meringues are local and regional artisans.

The wool from our sheep is used to create "clouds of wool" and to compose gifts, duvets and pillows made of wool washed only with water.

Some boxes are made from poplar wood from the Garonne valley, we also offer glass, cardboard and metal boxes.

Recycling lavender straw into bedding for sheep, manure and compost.

100% dry toilets.