Antoine and Sylvain are the founders of the natural skincare brand
[ AUTOUR DES PLANTES ]
Year founded: 2012
Location of design and office: France 🇫🇷
Raw material sourcing location: France 🇫🇷
Manufacturing and production location: Migné-Auxances, France 🇫🇷
Meet the Founders
Antoine, the plant lover. Passionate about plants his whole life, he studied medicinal plants for 3 years (Paris XIII) after completing a master's degree in environment and sustainable development. He complemented this education with training in organic market gardening to master the production of medicinal plants. He goes directly into the field, at the heart of the biomes, to select the best plants that will make up their products.
Sylvain, the plant alchemist. After a master's degree in neuroscience and addiction and several years in research, he wanted to find meaning in what he did. He trained in natural cosmetics directly with professionals. Is mastered the different active ingredient extraction techniques (maceration, distillation, infusion) that allow the best to be drawn from plants, with rigor and precision, to offer you the best products possible.
About the Brand
It all started in 2012, when two friends, Antoine and Sylvain, driven by the desire to reconnect with the land, decided to rediscover the benefits of local plants and forge a link between well-being and the environment. To make their project a reality, they chose to settle on a 40-hectare estate on the outskirts of Poitiers, in the commune of Migné-Auxances (86).
Antoine, the plant lover, has been passionate about plants his whole life. He studied medicinal plants for 3 years (Paris XIII) after obtaining a master's degree in environment and sustainable development. He completed this education with a course in organic market gardening to master the production of medicinal plants. He works directly in the field, at the heart of the biomes, to select the best plants that make up their products.
Sylvain, the plant alchemist, obtained a master's degree in neuroscience and addiction and worked in research for several years before wanting to find meaning in his work. He trained in natural cosmetics directly with professionals. He has mastered the active ingredient extraction techniques (maceration, distillation, infusion) with rigor and precision, to offer the best products possible.
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They know every plant, every picking location, and every processing step. Thanks to their mastery of the production chain, they ensure total traceability, from seed to bottle. This is their commitment to coherent, clean, and honest cosmetics.
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For the raw materials they do not produce themselves, such as honey, wax, and vegetable oils, they systematically favor organic and local suppliers.
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They avoid the superfluous: every ingredient has a role. Their formulations are simple, 100% active, coming from wild plants or those grown using organic farming. The extraction techniques respect the integrity of the active ingredients. The result: concentrated, effective skincare, as well as environmentally friendly herbal teas.
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Buying from Autour des Plantes means supporting French agriculture and its exceptional products. All the plants are grown or picked by Antoine on their estate or in the surrounding forests, respecting local know-how and biodiversity.
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Their approach is AB (Organic Farming) certified by Ecocert and supported by the Nature & Progrès label, guaranteeing their commitment to production that respects people and the planet.
The Eco-Responsible Impact
Their approach is AB (Organic Farming) certified by Ecocert and has been supported by the Nature & Progrès label since the beginning, guaranteeing their commitment to production that respects people and the planet. In 2021, Nature & Progrès changed its specifications by banning, among other things, the emulsifiers necessary for making their creams.
True to their commitment to the Nature & Progrès label, they made the decision to reinvent their cosmetic range. They stopped producing their creams to launch a new range of 100% natural skincare oils, without emulsifiers or preservatives. These products come to complement their collection of soaps, balms, and herbal teas.
The Brand's Values
👤 Know-How ↓
For production, they grow the plants without mechanical tools. From planting to harvesting, everything is done by hand. For processing, they make their products in small batches by hand.
🇫🇷 Made in France ↓
They are located in Migné-Auxances, next to Poitiers. The raw materials they use are also produced in France.
🌿 Organic ↓
They are organic certified and also have the Nature & Progrès label.
✅ Certified ↓
Their cosmetics are validated by the Hysope Institute.
[ Inspired by Nature ]
