Formulated with a vegetable-origin foaming base and enriched with softening shea extract, the LOccitane Lavender Shea Butter Liquid Soap cleanses hands, leaving them soft and lightly fragranced. Lavender was one of the first flowers distilled by Olivier Baussan, the founder of LOCCITANE. Known in Provence as blue gold, this plant is an aromatic tribute to the south of France. It is the fragrant soul of the region, the fruit of respectful labor. LOCCITANE uses lavender that is sourced from farmers cooperatives in Haute-Provence. While exploring his native Provence nearly 25 years ago, Olivier Baussan created LOccitane by capturing the regions most subtle fragrances and blending them with natural ingredients. Using the traditional method of extraction, he developed LOccitanes very first products based on essential oils extracted from local plants. From his rustic roots in Provence, Olivier dreamed of discovering new horizons, to travel beyond his native land and experience other cultures. In keeping with this spirit, LOccitane developed a humanitarian-partnership with African women. In the Burkina Faso village in Africa, the native women harvest Shea nuts and are the co-producers of LOccitanes complete Shea Butter Collection. Thus, it is a tale of Provence meets Africa on ethical grounds. Today, LOccitane focuses on protecting the fading traditions and vanishing techniques that everyone should be enjoying. LOccitane breathes new life into these authentic customs by recreating the genuine articles such as its famous Marseilles Soaps as well as the revival of its Verbena and Lavender Harvests each year.