Neroli is extracted from the flowers of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium) by steam distillation. The spring harvest, carried out entirely by hand, has to be quick: the petals are delicate and lose their properties within a few hours. This constraint makes every bottle a concentrate of botanical expertise.

In the Light Cream Neroli Bigarade, Neroli reinforces the skin barrier so that the hydration provided by Hyaluronic Acid stays in the skin instead of evaporating. The cream hydrates; Neroli stops that hydration from escaping. This two-step mechanism is what allows the Light Cream to maintain comfort throughout the day, even on skin exposed to air conditioning or central heating.

Obtained by distilling the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, Petitgrain Bigarade comes from the same tree as Neroli, without sharing its price. Its harvest is more accessible and spread over a longer period. Its aromatic profile leans towards green, herbaceous notes, which clearly sets it apart from Neroli's floral notes.

In the Light Cream, Petitgrain Bigarade prolongs Neroli's protective action on the skin barrier. Together, the two strengthen the hydrating shield more lastingly than either could alone. It is this pairing that makes the Light Cream suitable for skin that feels tight by the end of the day: the effect doesn't wear off by mid-morning.

Sweet Orange yields an Essential Oil by cold-pressing its peel. This purely mechanical extraction preserves the vibrancy of the scent and the integrity of the zest's actives.

In the Light Cream Neroli Bigarade, Sweet Orange completes the trio, bringing comfort and a touch of radiance to the complexion. It also helps to strengthen the skin barrier alongside Neroli and Petitgrain. Its soft, fruity scent gives the cream its signature fragrance and turns the morning application into a moment of well-being.

Hyaluronic Acid is a molecule naturally present in the skin. It works like a microscopic sponge, able to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. With age and dehydration, its concentration decreases and the skin loses its bounce.

In the Light Cream Neroli Bigarade, high-molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid forms a water reservoir on the skin's surface. It plumps dehydration lines and keeps the skin hydrated over time. Its action complements that of the Neroli Bigarade Essential Oils: while the Essential Oil synergy reinforces the skin barrier to limit evaporation, Hyaluronic Acid replenishes the water the skin has lost.