We guarantee that our formulas are preservative-free¹,
paraben-free, phenoxyethanol-free, P.E.G.-free, colouring-free, and contain no GMOs, no animal raw materials² or petrochemicals, no synthetic perfume, no environmentally harmful propellant, no plastic microbeads, no dimethicone, no silicone, no phthalate, and they never will.

¹ Only those listed in the standards controlled by Ecocert
² Excluding beehive products and organic fish gelatin

100% pure: i.e. not reconstituted, not mixed with oils close to or of low extraction, or other substances such as alcohol and vegetable oils.

100% natural: i.e. not denatured, and obtained without any solvent, by simple steam distillation or by mechanical expression.

100% total: i.e.
containing all the active ingredients/aromatics.

100% integral: not
discoloured, not rectified*, not peroxidised, not deterpenated, not reconstituted.

EOBBD (Essential Oil Botanically and
Biochemically Defined): this quality criterion guarantees the botanical and biochemical identification of each essential oil**.

*With the exception, for example, of organic Bergamot essential oil (rectified to eliminate furocoumarins, which are phototoxic) 

** In some cases two essential oils from a plant belonging to the same species may have different majority compositions depending on their production region, and therefore different properties

Each batch of essential oil selected by Puressentiel is subjected to organoleptic and physico-chemical analyses and gas chromatography in order to identify its precise composition in biochemical molecules and to validate the conformity of its composition with the biochemical specificities laid down by our specifications and those of the various regulations in force.

From the farmer's field to the finished product, a Puressentiel essential oil has undergone at least 4 quality controls, carried out both internally and by independent approved laboratories.

Non-discoloured: our essential oils are never discoloured with solvents and then re-dyed.

Non-peroxidised: that is, not intentionally oxidised. Oxidation can occur after exposure to light or open air, both our essential oils and vegetable oils are controlled and stored in a
way that limits this oxidation: amber glass, well-sealed bottles, storage protected from light.

Non-rectified*: a rectified essential oil is an essential oil that has undergone fractional distillation to remove certain constituents or to modify its content.

Non-deterpenated: a deterpenated essential oil is an essential oil that has been partially or totally deprived of monoterpenic hydrocarbons.

Non-reconstituted: a reconstituted essential oil is mixed with one or more low extraction essential oil.

*With the exception, for example, of organic Bergamot essential oil (rectified to eliminate furocoumarins, which are phototoxic).

100% pure: i.e. not reconstituted, not mixed with oils close to or of low extraction, or other substances such as alcohol.

100% natural: i.e. not denatured, and obtained without any solvent, by simple steam distillation or by mechanical expression.

100% total: i.e. containing all the active ingredients.

Non-discoloured: our vegetable oils are never discoloured with solvents and then re-dyed.

Obtained by first cold pressing or maceration: to preserve all of their active ingredients, our vegetable oils are obtained by
first cold pressing of fruit seeds (hemp, nigella, castor, rose hip, jojoba, calophylla), kernels (argan, sweet almond), stone (apricot), seed (prickly pear), nut (macadamia), almond (shea) or fruit pulp (coconut). Others are obtained by maceration (infusion) of the flower in first cold-pressing, olive (St John's Wort) or sunflower (arnica). And, they of course do not contain any added fragrance, colouring or preservatives.

Without any chemical preservatives thanks to Hydraqua® technology

As aqueous media are, by definition, difficult to preserve, Puressentiel has developed a unique, exclusive and innovative plant-based preservation system which uses no chemical preservatives, even those authorised in organic farming. Hydraqua® technology allows us to protect the integrity of the properties of our hydrolats, which are loaded with aromatic molecules, maintaining the quality of the raw materials used to make them.

At Puressentiel, we have set up our own quality charter. Compliance with this "Pure Quality" Charter, which applies from the cultivation and harvesting of the plant raw materials, through to the delivery of the finished products across the world, enables us to guarantee our users the quality of our formulas and their conformity. This ensures that our products are safe and easy to use, for the natural and effective treatment of the everyday ailments of the whole family. This Charter naturally includes the "official" quality standards specific to each type of product, and often complements them with even more rigorous criteria specific to our company philosophy.
Puressentiel selects its suppliers according to their ability to guarantee total traceability throughout the chain. Compliance with their commitments is ensured by accreditation and control audits.
We have set up a complete control process inclusive of raw materials, packaging, finished products and their transport to our logistics platform.
Appearance, colour, odour and density, alongside compliance with defined biochemical specifications, and also content, labelling and sealing, are just some of the elements controlled by us in order to guarantee complete traceability from the field to your home.

In 2020, Puressentiel supplied more than 560 tonnes of essential oils, vegetable oils, hydrolats and active ingredients from 39 countries around the world. All of these were sourced in a sustainable manner that respects the ecosystem. This means:
- Minimising the impact of raw material purchases on the environment: a short supply chain, limiting environmental pressure, maximising purchases in France and Europe, prioritising low carbon transport
- Making a long-term commitment to our partners by setting up long-term contracts with our raw material suppliers
- Sourcing directly from producers when the volume of purchase allows it, thus limiting the number of intermediaries, transport and repackaging demands
- And when these volumes are too low, purchasing from rigorously selected traders, optimising transport and our carbon footprint

37,657 tonnes of plant-based raw materials from all over the world were needed in 2020 to manufacture our products

45% of our natural raw materials come from Europe, including 17% from France

100% of our suppliers are signatories to our specifications and our Pure Quality Charter

61% of our purchases are made directly from the producers, without intermediaries

100% of our Lavandin comes from France, a total of 45 tonnes

More than 1/3 of our supply in France is delivered via multi-year contracts

100% of our essential oils are Pure & Natural according to the ISO 9235 standard

Puressentiel products are predominantly manufactured in France, in the heart of the Drôme Provençale, the leading organic department in France!

We choose packaging from France and our European neighbours, ensuring our quality and eco-responsibility criteria. Our plant raw materials are endemic and come from 39 countries located across the 7 continents.