INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IS MARCH 8TH
Today, and every day, we are committed to empowering and supporting women so they can grow their businesses and pursue their dreams.
Whether we are joining forces with local organizations or working hand-in-hand with our producers in Burkina Faso, West Africa, our mission through these partnerships is to promote women leadership in a lasting and meaningful way.
Did you know?
Shea butter is called "women’s gold" in Burkina Faso.
By tradition, it is only women who harvest the shea nuts and make shea butter
Women in Burkina Faso are the pillars of society and play a key role in the country's economic and social development.
EMPOWERING WOMEN
L’OCCITANE’S 2021 Solidarity Hand Cream Hibiscus Scent combines the beloved ingredient shea butter with the beautiful scent of hibiscus for the most delightful union. Use it to help nourish, protect, and soften your skin, lips, and hair.
For over 40 years, we have been in a fair-trade partnership with the women producers of Burkina Faso, West Africa who harvest the sacred shea fruit in our nourishing shea butter. 100% of the profits donated to promote women’s leadership.*
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in western Africa whose climate is greatly influenced by the Harmattan – a cold, dry wind that blows from the Sahara Desert and carries with it tiny particles of dust and sand, which dry the skin.
For centuries, women have been applying shea butter to their skin to protect it against a harsh environment, and keep it soft and supple. Only women harvest the shea nuts and make the butter, also known as "women's gold." Inside the shea nuts are the kernels, which are made into a paste that must be kneaded for hours to produce the famous shea butter. Today, this butter is known worldwide for its amazing beauty benefits.
Black Women’s Health Imperative
Iconic Shea Butter
*According to the "Fair for Life" standard, available at www.fairforlife.org
** Sales price in store minus taxes, transport and production costs.