10 GOOD REASONS to choose L’Erbolario
L’Erbolario has always been synonymous with ethical beauty that’s 100% Italian.
Here are 10 good reasons to choose us!
100% Made in Italy
Because our plant-based cosmetics are 100% Made in Italy: we produce them at our site in Lodi, in the lush surroundings of the Adda Sud Nature Reserve, never outsourcing at any stage and always observing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
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Efficacy and safety
Because we offer the finest quality cosmetics at affordable prices. Efficacy and safety are guaranteed by stringent clinical tests, supervised by the University of Pavia.
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Our own plant extracts
Because we create more than 400 extracts and distilled aromatic waters at our Extracts Lab, using the finest quality plants - organic wherever possible: this allows us to produce the ingredients for our cosmetics independently, ensuring they are unique.
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Animal-friendly
Because we’ve always campaigned alongside LAV (Italy’s Anti Vivisection League) to ban cosmetic testing on animals, achieving our goal in 2004.
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Good for the planet
Because way back in 2002, we decided to set up an Environmental Management System, committing to improving our environmental performance and energy savings. Since 2005, all of the farming processes in our organic orchards have been certified organic by ICEA (Italy’s Institute for Ethical Environmental Certification).
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Eco-friendly packaging
Because we’re always seeking out eco-friendly packaging: we select recycled plastics and plastics made from renewable materials like sugar cane, and we only ever use FSC® certified paper to help support responsible forestry management.
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Tested for 7 metals
Because we monitor the levels of at least 7 heavy metals (Nickel, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Antimony and Chrome) to minimize the risk of allergies and protect sensitive skins.
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Ultra-short supply chain
Because our supply chain is short, ultra-short, in fact! Every one of our cosmetics is formulated, produced and packaged in Lodi, then shipped straight to our customers: this helps us optimise costs and transportation.
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Renewable energy
Because we only use renewable energy, and we produce most of it ourselves via our own 1677 kWp solar farm.
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Benefit corporation
Because we’ve been supporting ethical cosmetics since 1978, placing the focus on people, animals and the environment. We’ve been a Benefit Corporation since 2021, underlining our commitment to achieving an ever more sustainable, inclusive and transparent growth strategy.
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