
LA PIVOINE celebrates the eco extraction of our berries
LA PIVOINE celebrates the eco extraction of our berries
Discover their article:
Plant extraction for cosmetics,
the best of technology and nature

A family-run business in Bordeaux, La maison de l'argousier, cultivates 26 ha of fields of the Clara sea buckthorn variety, certified Organic since 2018. The berries are frozen 2 h after harvest to
preserve all their active ingredients.
Your questions / our answers
What's the difference between seabuckthorn and sea buckthorn?
Although their names are very similar in French, the Latin names for sea buckthorn and arbutus (Arbutus unedo and Hippophae rhamnoides) have nothing in common. However, they both produce small berries with valuable health benefits. Find out more about the differences between sea buckthorn and arbutus!
Read moreAre your products vegan?
Our products are 100% Vegan, as they are manufactured and formulated without any ingredients of animal origin. They are not tested on animals.
Are your products organic?
Our berries come from our certified organic plantation. Our finished products contain at least 96% natural ingredients.
However, our products are not BIO certified: one of our suppliers has not undertaken the certification process for financial reasons. However, we decided to select this supplier because :
- We didn't find the know-how of this supplier among its certified colleagues.
- Despite everything, this supplier's approach is similar to an organic one. As proof, all our products score 100/100 on the YUKA application.
What is a superfruit?
The term "Superfruit" refers to certain fruits reputed to have a beneficial effect on health. They are particularly rich in :
- Antioxidant
- Polyphenols
- Vitamins (especially vitamin C)...
Sea buckthorn is one of the superfruits.
Do your products have a scent?
Yes, our products have a characteristic sea buckthorn berry scent. This scent disappears very quickly after application.



