Vegetable Cosmetics Academy

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Active and inactive ingredients: what part of your cosmetic is of natural origin

In our formulas, the active ingredients are 100% naturally derived and the inactive ones are over 93%. What each type does, why actives matter, and why the inactives have not...

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 By Daniel Hernández

What is plant-based cosmetics?

It is skin care with the power of plants, from seed to jar. Yves Rocher started it in La Gacilly, Brittany, and the brand was born in 1959.

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 By Daniel Hernández

Agave in cosmetics: what it does for your hair and which products it's in

Organic agave appears in Yves Rocher hair care for devitalized or fragile hair. What it provides, what not to expect, and which products it is in.

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 By Daniel Hernández

How to choose a perfume: olfactive families, intensity, and concentration

A perfume is chosen in three steps, in this order. First, the fragrance family, meaning the type of scent you like: citrus, floral, chypre, or woody. Next, the intensity, how... Read More

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 By Daniel Hernández

Why do I get blemishes even though I wash my face?

Cleansing is just the first step: excess sebum, clogged pores, and dehydrated skin are still there. This is how you build a routine that actually helps.

Posted on Sep 28, 2026 By Daniel Hernández

Why use a sulfate-free, SLS-free, and salt-free shampoo?

Sulfates over-cleanse and salt thickens but dries out. A shampoo without them cleans the scalp without stripping the hair of its protective elements. All of ours are like that.

Posted on Sep 28, 2026 By Daniel Hernández

And what about shower gels, cleansers, and soaps? They also contain sulfates.

SLS isn't just a shampoo issue: it abounds in shower gels, cleansers, and liquid soaps, and you notice it more on your skin. What it does and why our shower...

Posted on Sep 28, 2026 By Daniel Hernández

My skin gets red easily: how do I build a gentle routine?

Fewer steps, gentle cleansing, constant hydration, and one new product at a time. That is how you build a skincare routine for skin that reacts easily.

Posted on Sep 28, 2026 By Daniel Hernández