L'Occitane Amande Delicious Hands

L'Occitane en Provence was founded in 1976 by Olivier Baussan with the purpose of celebrating and preserving the traditions of his native Provence. The brand began by distilling rosemary essential oil and selling it at local markets, eventually expanding into a global leader in natural beauty and fragrance. The Amande (Almond) line is one of their most iconic, utilizing almonds sourced from the South of France.

Most L'Occitane products, including this hand cream, are manufactured in the company's factory located in Manosque, France. This ensures high-quality standards and maintains the brand's authentic connection to the Provence region. The company emphasizes sustainable sourcing and has been instrumental in replanting almond trees in the region.

L'Occitane en Provence is the flagship brand of the L'Occitane Group (L'Occitane International S.A.). While it was a publicly traded company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for many years, in 2024 it began a process of privatization led by its billionaire chairman, Reinold Geiger. The group remains headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and Manosque, France, maintaining its status as an independent global beauty powerhouse with several subsidiary brands like Elemis and Sol de Janeiro.