Balade en Provence is a range of hand-made certified organic, ethically sourced, vegan and zero-waste solid beauty bars made using a cold process that uses100% compostable packaging printed with vegetable ink.
Made in Opio, a small village in the stunning region of Provence, France, Balade en Provence means ‘a walk in Provence’ and the philosophy of the is to promote “bienveillance.”
“Bienveillance” is a French term that can best be defined as “generosity or a desire to do good.”
At Balade en Provence, we believe that all actions, big and small, have an impact. Therefore, we strive to do what is “good” when developing our products, interacting with customers, working in our community and managing environmental waste.
Their hope is that our actions inspire others to spread bienveillance as well.
THE MISSION – #MoveToSolid
Balade en Provence is on a mission for people to give up their liquid products and move to solid. Most liquid products contain more than 80% water, chemical preservatives, and plastic packaging. Balade en Provence makes products that are rich, natural, and ecological alternatives to these.
Balade en products are certified organic with BIO Earth Durable
which is dedicated to ecological & organically sourced products.
They care about animals. The products are approved by the
Vegan Society & cruelty free.
Balade en Provence take waste seriously. All bars are packed in 100% compostable & recyclable packaging.
They work with those struggling with mental illness who have suffered emotional trauma (loss, divorce) to package the products, gradually helping them transition back into their life.
Their bars are artisanal & contain premium ethically sourced, natural ingredients such as shea butter, rosehip oil, grapeseed oil, & coconut oil.
THE PROCESS
Adopting a traditional French Artisan process, each product is blended with natural oils and butter, which is delicately blended before the bars are left to rest for 30 days on wooden shelves allowing the oils to blend. The cold process preserves the natural nutrients and properties of the ingredients to give your skin a rich and beautiful product.
Balade en Provence solid beauty bars are available from www.baladeenprovence.com , Hollandandbarrett.com and
John Bell and Croyden
THE PRODUCTS
HAIR
Delicate Lavender Solid Shampoo For Fine Hair £6.19 40g
A 100% natural Delicate Solid Shampoo Bar which is formulated to fortify and hydrate thin hair. This shampoo bar is enriched with coconut oil, grapeseed oil, rapeseed oil, and shea butter and infused with a soft lavender fragrance that leaves you feeling instantly calm with each wash.
High Shine Solid Shampoo – For All Hair Types £6.19 40g/£8.49 80g
This high-Shine Solid Shampoo features a blend of shea butter and natural oils for a smooth, glossy finish. This shampoo bar is enriched with 100% natural citrus, coconut, and grapeseed oils and infused with an invigorating citrus scent.
Invigorating Solid Shampoo For Men – £6.19 40g
Wake up your hair with this citrus-infused, certified organic solid shampoo enriched with coconut oil, grapeseed oil, rapeseed oil, and shea butter. This sulphate-free, solid shampoo bar is 99.6% natural and formulated especially for men to hydrate the scalp and leave hair feeling stronger and looking shinier.
Enriched Solid Shampoo – All Hair Types £6.19 40g/£8.49 80g
This enriched Solid Shampoo features a blend of clay, shea butter, and natural oils to cleanse, smooth, and soften your hair. This shampoo bar is enriched with coconut and grapeseed oils and infused with a delicate orange blossom scent.
FACE
Solid Face Cleanser £12.90 80g
This gentle facial cleansing bar cleans, hydrates and soothes the skin leaving your face feeling great and looking radiant. Enriched with French green clay to remove makeup and impurities, rosehip oil to lock in moisture and aloe vera to calm redness and breakouts this is the perfect cleanser for morning and evening use
Solid Night Cream £19.90 40g
Formulated with all-natural ingredients, this handmade bar is a nourishing evening moisturizer. Certified organic and enriched with cacao butter and apricot kernel oil to hydrate dry skin while you sleep.
Soothing Shave Bar – For Men £6.19 40g
Created for men to provide a close shave and soothing experience. These bars are enriched with coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and shea butter to moisturize and protect the skin. This certified organic, vegan shave bar is the natural and ecological alternative to your usual shaving foam or gel.
BODY
Super-Rich Orange Soap Bar – Orange Blossom £6.99 80g
The signature Super-Rich Body Bar is a gentle and nourishing daily cleanser. This moisturizing soap bar is enriched with a blend of coconut oil and shea butter and infused with a delicate orange blossom scent that transports you to the beautiful fields of Provence.
Extra Caring Hand Soap Bar – Orange Blossom £6.19 40g
Formulated with the most precious oils and butter, this handmade, cold process bar is a super-gentle hand cleanser. Enriched with coconut oil, shea butter and infused with a delicate orange blossom scent to transport you to the fields of Provence.
Extra – Kind Shave Bar for Women £6.19 40g
The extra-kind Shave Bar is enriched with coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and shea butter to moisturise and protect your skin while you shave. This extra-kind shaving bar is certified organic, vegan and infused with a delicate orange blossom scent. Our shave bar is the natural and ecological alternative to your usual shaving foam or gel.
ALL IN ONE
All-In-One Soap Bar – For Men £8.49 80g
Formulated especially for men, our all-in-1 bar is a 100% natural shampoo, facial and body cleanser, and shave bar that does it all. This bar is certified organic, enriched with coconut oil and shea butter and infused with an invigorating citrus scent for the ultimate shower and grooming experience.
Bébé Pur Body Bar – Fragrance Free £8.49 80g
Formulated for babies, pregnant women, and those with sensitive skin, the Bébé Pur Body Bar is a 100% natural & fragrance-free cleanser for the face, hair, & body. Enriched with coconut oil, grapeseed oil, colza oil, clay, and shea butter to soothe, moisturize, and protect the skin, hair, & scalp.