Doré believes all modern brands should do less harm when it comes to formulation, packaging, and business ethics. This month, as so many of us celebrate Earth Day, we wanted to focus in on packaging since we know the beauty industry is one of the worst offenders when it comes to waste. 

Marine Algae is no stranger to skincare, which is not surprising given its multitude of benefits. In La Crème, we use two different sources of marine algae. The first is alaria esculenta, more commonly known as badderlocks, which is an edible form of seaweed that we source from France and Ireland. The other is pelvetia canaliculata, or channeled wrack, which is sourced from Brittany, France. While they have similar properties, these are the ways each benefit the health of our skin.

Garance recently traveled to Andalusia, Spain on her honeymoon. If you subscribe to her newsletter, you know that she fell in love with the area. We asked her to share a guide to some of her favorite places from Seville, Córdoba and Alhambra.

Cornflower water, or Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, comes from the cornflower plant. Le Cleanser and La Micellaire both contain cornflower water, which we source from France. This gentle botanical extract boasts many benefits for the skin. Here are just a few of the ways that cornflower water can support healthy skin.