Ingredients make LA VIE products what they are. They are more than 99% natural and are carefully selected for their quality and specific properties. Our formulations are unique and are the result of long hours of research and development – resulting in an efficient product without compromise – a high quality product at an accessible price.
All our products are more than 99% natural
Without perfume or synthetic fragrance – essential oils only
Non-GMO
PEG/BHA free
Sulfate/phtalate/paraben/silicone free
Non-toxic food grade preservatives
Biodegradable
Made in Quebec
Vegan – Not tested on animals
INCI name: CETYL ALCOHOL
Origin: Plant
Cetyl Alcohol is a waxy alcohol created from coconut oil or palm oil that gives consistency to cosmetic products. Very efficient emollient, it softens and protects the skin. It is generally very recommended for dry skin. Authorized use in organic products.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review), in an annual report published in 2008, has concluded that waxy alcohols are harmless and safe for use.
INCI name: CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Origin: Plant
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is created from coconut or palm oil that is hydrogenated and hydrolized. It is used in cosmetic and numerous makeup products. It is widely used for its dispersive properties and is suited for the most sensitive skins. Authorized use in organic products.
INCI name: STEARYL ALCOHOL
Origin : Plant
Stearyl Alcohol is a waxy alcohol created from palm oil used in cosmetic products has an emulsifier (that helps water and oil mix). Authorized use in organic products.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review), in an annual report published in 2006, has concluded that stearyl alcohol is harmless and safe for use.
INCI name: HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Origin: Plant
Castor oil is obtained from castor seeds. It has been hydrogenated to modify its consistency at room temperature and to make it into a solid state: it results in a waxy material. It is used in many cosmetic products as an emollient, film forming agent or as an ultra-rich agent. Authorized use in organic products.
INCI name:GLYCERIN
Origin: Plant
Glycerin is part of the polyalcohol family, it is created from plant derivatives by a process called saponification (palm or coconut oil). It is present under the form of a colorless, hygroscopic (absorbs humidity) and syrupy liquid.
INCI name: CETEARYL OLIVATE
Origin: Plant
Cetearyl Olivate is an oily ester, slightly waxy, created from cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids from olive oil.
INCI name: SORBITAN OLIVATE
Origin: Plant
Sorbitan Olivate is created from olive oil and sorbitol (sugar).
INCI name: OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
Origin: Plant
Olea Europaea Fruit oil is made of olive oil. We use it for its protective and moisturizing properties
INCI name: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER
Origin: Plant
Shea butter is extracted from shea fruit pits. Shea has a high content of precious ingredients in cosmetic, especially tocopherols (vitamin E) and other antioxidant substances. Shea butter has a marked moisturizing effect and takes care of the skin.
Naturally regulates humidity
Moisturizes, protects and soothes skin
Well tolerated by skin, adapted to scaly and irritated skin.
Nourishing & antioxydant
INCI name: DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE & CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER
Origin: Plant
This duo is a natural mix of:
Heptyl Alcohol: created from castor oil
Succinic Acid: created from fermented non-GMO wheat (certified gluten free)
Sebacic Acid : created from castor oil
Glycerin : created from coconut oil
Caprylic Acid : created from coconut oil
DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE is used as a replacement to silicones in cosmetic products. It generally accompanies CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER in a formula. The two ingredients together are named Lexfeel N and according to their ratio can mimic the super light skin sensation that Diméthicone (silicone) creates. The duo makes the formula less greasy and sticky making it feel nice on the skin. Lexfeel N is environmentally friendly, 100% natural, approved by Ecocert, durable and biodegradable.
INCI name: SORBITOL
Origin: Plant
Sorbitol is a polyol created from corn syrup or glucose, it naturally occurs in many fruits like plums, apples and cherries. It is mainly used as a humectant in cosmetic products to help preserve its fluidity after package has been open. We frequently fin dit in moisturizing creams.
INCI name: TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E)
Origin: Plant
Tocopherol represents many components of Vitamin E. It is used in cosmetic for its antioxydant properties
INCI name: ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (Rosemary leaf extract)
Origin: Plant
Antimicrobial: Helps slow the growth of microorganisms on skin and fights against germs.
INCI name: XANTHAN GUM
Origin: Plant
Xanthan gum is used in cosmetic as a stabilizer, film forming agent or binder. It is a result of carbon hydrate fermentation (for example glucose) with Xanthomonas campestris bacteria. Authorized use in organic products.
A study published in 2016 by the CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) regarding polysaccharide microbial gums including Xanthan gum has concluded that they are harmless and safe for use.
INCI name: CITRIC ACID
Origin: Plant
Citric acid is one of the lemon active ingredients. It is often used as a PH stabilizer (too alkaline) in cosmetic products.
PH regulator: Stabilises pH in cosmetics.
INCI name: POTASSIUM SORBATE
Origin: Synthetic
Potassium sorbate is used in cosmetic as a preservative. We find it very often in food products like dairy and processed foods. This potassium salt of sorbic acid naturally occurs in the Sorbus aucuparia tree. Authorized use in organic products.
Preservative: Inhibits growth of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
INCI name: SODIUM BENZOATE
Origin: Synthetic
Sodium Benzoate is used as an antifungal preservative in cosmetics and food products. It is very efficient against fungus, yeast and bacteria. It is easily made with soda, water and benzoic acid. It occurs naturally in certain fruits like plums, prunes and apples. Authorized use in organic products
To conclude:
Our hand cream is 99.5% from natural origin.
Emollient, moisturizing, nourishing, protective and soothing hand cream – is suitable for sensitive skins
Our hand cream contains very high-quality ingredients contributing to fight against dry skin and helping it find its flexibility and softness (maintains elasticity of the skin by encouraging cellular renewal).
INCI name: LAURYL GLUCOSIDE
Origin: Plant
Lauryl Glucoside is a gentle surfactant made from coconut or palm oil and sugar. It produces a foam, but we use it in our soap primarily for its thickening properties and to control the formula’s PH if necessary. Authorized use in organic products
INCI name: COCO-BETAINE
Origin: Plant
Coco Betaine is a gentle surfactant made from coconut or palm oil. It improves foaming properties. It is often used along other natural products like Decyl Glucoside and Coco Glucoside. Authorized use in organic products.
INCI name: SODIUM LAURYL GLUCOSE CARBOXYLATE
Origin: Plant
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate is a gentle surfactant made from coconut or palm oil
INCI name: COCO-GLUCOSIDE
Origin: Plant
Coco Glucoside is a gentle surfactant made from coconut sugar. It is part of the less aggressive washing bases for the skin and is widely used in product formulas alongside Coco Betaine. Perfectly suited for sensitive skins. Authorized use in organic products.
INCI name: GLYCERYL OLEATE
Origin: Plant
Glyceryl Oleate is created from sunflower oil, sugar and vegetable glycerin. It is a fatty acid ester that is used as a stabilizing agent in emulsions of oil and water. Authorized use in organic products.
INCI name: POTASSIUM SORBATE
Origin: Synthetic
Potassium sorbate is used in cosmetic as a preservative. We find it very often in food products like dairy and processed foods. This potassium salt of sorbic acid naturally occurs in the Sorbus aucuparia tree. Authorized use in organic products.
Preservative: Inhibits growth of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
INCI name: SODIUM BENZOATE
Origin: Synthetic
Sodium Benzoate is used as an antifungal preservative in cosmetics and food products. It is very efficient against fungus, yeast and bacteria. It is easily made with soda, water and benzoic acid. It occurs naturally in certain fruits like plums, prunes and apples. Authorized use in organic products.
Preservative: Inhibits growth of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
To conclude:
Our soap is 99.4% from natural origin.
Neutral PH – protects the hydrolipidic film of the skin. Very gentle on skin.
Ideal for sensitive skins.
Please note that palm used in our products is eco responsible.
It comes from sustainable sources and is part of the Time for Change Program.
INCI name: CETYL ALCOHOL
Origin: Plant
Cetyl Alcohol is a waxy alcohol created from coconut oil or palm oil that gives consistency to cosmetic products. Very efficient emollient, it softens and protects the skin. It is generally very recommended for dry skin. Authorized use in organic products.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review), in an annual report published in 2008, has concluded that waxy alcohols are harmless and safe for use.
INCI name: SQUALANE
Origine : Plant
Squalane is an oil that possess numerous similarities with the skin: it is one of the main components of sebum and the hydrolipidic film of the skin. An emollient and a moisturizer. Plant based Squalane comes from the unsaponifiable part of oilve oil
INCI name: STEARYL ALCOHOL
Origin : Plant
Stearyl Alcohol is a waxy alcohol created from palm oil used in cosmetic products has an emulsifier (that helps water and oil mix). Authorized use in organic products.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review), in an annual report published in 2006, has concluded that stearyl alcohol is harmless and safe for use.
INCI name: OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
Origin: Plant
Olea Europaea Fruit oil is made of olive oil. We use it for its protective and moisturizing properties.
Oilve oil penetrates slowly inside the skin’s stratum corneum to act as a solvent and emollient making it ideal for scarred and squamous skin care. Its high concentration in oleic acid makes it intensely protective and moisturizing, but also restructuring.
INCI name : CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT
Origin : Plant
Calendula flower is known for its healing virtues and for his anti-inflammatory and antiseptic power. In cosmetics, we use calendula flower for its soothing properties and anti-irritation effects.
INCI name: HETEROTHECA INULOIDES FLOWER EXTRACT (ARNICA)
Origin : Plant
Arnica is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic virtues. Among other, it is used for the production of ointment and pomades.
INCI name:CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Origin: Plant
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is created from coconut or palm oil that is hydrogenated and hydrolized. It is used in cosmetic and numerous makeup products. It is widely used for its dispersive properties and is suited for the most sensitive skins. Authorized use in organic products.
INCI name: GLYCERIN
Origin: Plant
Glycerin is part of the polyalcohol family, it is created from plant derivatives by a process called saponification (palm or coconut oil). It is present under the form of a colorless, hygroscopic (absorbs humidity) and syrupy liquid.
INCI name: CETEARYL OLIVATE
Origin: Plant
Cetearyl Olivate is an oily ester, slightly waxy, created from cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids from olive oil
INCI name: SORBITAN OLIVATE
Origin: Plant
Sorbitan Olivate is created from olive oil and sorbitol (sugar).
INCI name: LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM EXTRACT+ AMYLOPECTIN
Origin : Plant
Immediate and long-lasting moisturizing action (120 hours). Reinforces skin barrier and brings freshness and double action comfort. Acts from the inside to protect the exterior.
INCI name: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER
Origin: Plant
Shea butter is extracted from shea fruit pits. Shea has a high content of precious ingredients in cosmetic, especially tocopherols (vitamin E) and other antioxidant substances. Shea butter has a marked moisturizing effect and takes care of the skin.
INCI name: DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE & CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER
Origin: Plant
This duo is a natural mix of:
Heptyl Alcohol: created from castor oil
Succinic Acid: created from fermented non-GMO wheat (certified gluten free)
Sebacic Acid : created from castor oil
Glycerin : created from coconut oil
Caprylic Acid : created from coconut oil
DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE is used as a replacement to silicones in cosmetic products. It generally accompanies CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER in a formula. The two ingredients together are named Lexfeel N and according to their ratio can mimic the super light skin sensation that Diméthicone (silicone) creates. The duo makes the formula less greasy and sticky making it feel nice on the skin. Lexfeel N is environmentally friendly, 100% natural, approved by Ecocert, durable and biodegradable.
Nom INCI : LACTIC ACID
Origin : Natural carbohydrate fermentation
Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) produced through a fermentation method using specific bactierias such as Lactobacillus. It is used in cosmetics as a PH regulator, to help soften and retain humidity of the skin. It encourages skin moisture and helps get rid of dead skin cells.
INCI name: TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E)
Origin: Plant
Tocopherol represents many components of Vitamin E. It is used in cosmetic for its antioxydant properties.
INCI name: ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (Rosemary leaf extract)
Origin: Plant
INCI name: XANTHAN GUM
Origin: Plant
Xanthan gum is used in cosmetic as a stabilizer, film forming agent or binder. It is a result of carbon hydrate fermentation (for example glucose) with Xanthomonas campestris bacteria. Authorized use in organic products.
A study published in 2016 by the CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) regarding polysaccharide microbial gums including Xanthan gum has concluded that they are harmless and safe for use.
Nom INCI : PENTYLÈNE GLYCOL
Origin : Plant
Provides the opportunity to replace a formerly petroleum-based ingredient by a nature-derived version.
INCI name: CITRIC ACID
Origin: Plant
Citric acid is one of the lemon active ingredients. It is often used as a PH stabilizer (too alkaline) in cosmetic products.
INCI name: POTASSIUM SORBATE
Origin: Synthetic
Potassium sorbate is used in cosmetic as a preservative. We find it very often in food products like dairy and processed foods. This potassium salt of sorbic acid naturally occurs in the Sorbus aucuparia tree. Authorized use in organic products.
INCI name: SODIUM BENZOATE
Origin: Synthetic
Sodium Benzoate is used as an antifungal preservative in cosmetics and food products. It is very efficient against fungus, yeast and bacteria. It is easily made with soda, water and benzoic acid. It occurs naturally in certain fruits like plums, prunes and apples. Authorized use in organic products.
To conclude:
Our body balm is 99.5% from natural origin.
Emollient, moisturizing, nourishing, protective and soothing body balm – is suitable for sensitive skins
Our body balm contains very high-quality ingredients contributing to fight against dry skin and helping it find its flexibility and softness (by maintaining long-lasting moisturizing action).
References for the information mentioned above :
https://incibeauty.com/ingredients
https://www.ecco-verde.fr
https://www.weleda.fr/
https://www.paulaschoice.com/
https://incidecoder.com