Our commitments
DERMATOLOGICAL AND BIO LABORATORY
Our products are tested under dermatological supervision, guaranteeing complete safety for the skin and eyes.
Our formulas are Cosmos-certified organic products, certified by COSMEBIO. Our factory and industrial facilities are audited every year by the independent organization ECOCERT.
We uphold the following principles:
- promote the use of products from organic farming
- respect biodiversity
- use natural resources responsibly
- use clean manufacturing processes that respect human health and the environment.
99% naturally derived vegan skincare
We do not conduct any animal testing (in accordance with European Regulation No. 1223/2009), and we do not use any animal-derived raw materials.
The naturalness of our ingredients is calculated according to ISO 16128. We have set our requirement for facial care products at more than 99% naturally derived ingredients.
The remaining 1% consists of preservatives or materials necessary for the formula's stability, and they comply with the COSMOS Organic standard.
CLINICALLY PROVEN EFFECTIVENESS
Efficacy is always our primary objective when formulating new skincare products. Each ingredient is selected for its effects on the epidermis. We then validate our formulas through clinical trials and evaluation by dermatologists and medical toxicologists. Every claim, every “promise,” is based on scientific truth. We do not claim “anti-dark spots” or “firming” without substantiating it.
4 PATENTS AND MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF RESEARCH
Our Laboratory is unique. We possess unique expertise and knowledge of Isatis tinctoria - the Latin name for woad -, which we have been studying since 2003. All our Research and Development efforts are focused on mastering the plant molecules we identify in the different parts of the plant and whose dermatological benefits we test. This relentless work has enabled our scientific teams to file 4 patents over time.
OMEGA 3, 6, 9 SOFTGELS
Protection and Nutrition
OMEGA 3, 6, 9 SOFTGELS
Protection and Nutrition
WOAD POLYPHENOL
Radiance and Antioxidant Action
WOAD POLYPHENOL
Radiance and Antioxidant Action
PRO-COLLAGÈNE DE PASTEL
Firmness
PRO-COLLAGÈNE DE PASTEL
Firmness
Woad bioflavonoids
Anti-Dark Spot
Woad bioflavonoids
Anti-Dark Spot
GROWN ON OUR FARM
Our commitment to the pastel agricultural sector gives us complete traceability. This commitment is reflected in our cultivation, which is carried out using certified organic farming practices. We practice regenerative agriculture that promotes biodiversity (shallow plowing, no inputs other than manure, beehives, hedgerows, etc.).
Our founder, Carole Garcia, wanted to develop agricultural expertise and now cultivates 60 hectares of organic land in the Gers, near the village of Lectoure. The Graine de pastel estate guarantees origin and quality.
SHORT-CIRCUIT MANUFACTURING IN TOULOUSE
It’s obvious to us, as it is to you. All the direct contributors involved in making the skincare products you love are French, and almost all of them have a Southwest accent!
Our agricultural estate is in the Gers, our boxes and labels are made in Auch and Carcassonne, our production line is in Toulouse, and our partnerships for plant extraction in biotechnology are in Toulouse, Montpellier, and Paris.
This commitment is reflected in a highly optimized carbon footprint, which we publish annually.
ASSEMBLY IN A SOCIAL INTEGRATION INSTITUTE
For more than 20 years, we have chosen a team with “a little something extra” for the final assembly of our products, placing them in boxes and cartons, applying labels, preparing our kits, and more.
We are proud of this long-term partnership with the ASEI association, which provides part-time employment for around ten people.
SECURE GLASS AND ALUMINUM PACKAGING
Choosing safety is not neutral. Our containers are!
Our jars and tubes are made of glass and aluminum, food-safe materials that do not release harmful particles, unlike certain plastics. This helps us limit a potential risk.
And it is very easy to put your packaging in the recycling bin; it will be recycled. Laboratoire Graine de Pastel is a member of CITEO, a nonprofit organization that finances sorting and recycling systems.
TRANSPARENCY ABOUT ALL OUR INGREDIENTS
We select our active ingredients according to strict sourcing criteria: France first, then the European Union. Our formulas are transparent, and we explain them to you.
Our formulation charter is restrictive: regular scientific monitoring allows us to eliminate certain components considered potentially risky and respond quickly.
100% INDEPENDENT LABORATORY SINCE 2003
We are proud to be a family-run, committed, and unique laboratory. Because our founder has always placed her commitment to the local area and the quality of her cosmetic treatments above any financial considerations, we grow thanks to you, your loyalty, and your recommendations. We have never allocated an advertising budget to the press, TV, radio, or billboards. We reject commercial initiatives such as Black Friday.
Our prices ensure fair compensation for all our partners within an equitable economic chain.