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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Effectiveness 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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Self-produced 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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Friends of animals

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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Environmentally sustainable 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 8 metals

Because we monitor the contents of eight heavy metals (nickel, chromium, cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic, antimony and cobalt) on each lot of all our products in order to minimise the risk of allergies and thus protect even the most sensitive skins.

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An extremely short production 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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We are a Benefit Company

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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Symbols key

For further information on product composition and storage, testing, certifications and packaging type, please refer to the symbols on the product sheets.


SPF - Sun Protection Factor
SPF - Sun Protection Factor

It is a measure of how well a sunscreen will protect skin from ultraviolet rays, specifically UVB rays.

UVA protection
UVA protection

It protects the skin from UVA rays, which are responsible for skin ageing.

Water resistant
Water resistant

Water-resistant formula.

Refill
Refill

This product is a refill.

Refillable
Refillable

This product is refillable.

Certified Organic
Certified Organic

This product is certified organic.

7 tested metals
7 tested metals

Monitoring carried out on the content of at least seven metals to minimise the risk of an allergic reaction: *(Nickel, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Antimony and Chromium) to protect even the most sensitive skin.

8 tested metals
8 tested metals

Monitoring carried out on the content of at least eight metals to minimise the risk of an allergic reaction: *(Nickel, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Antimony, Chromium and Cobalt) and thereby to protect even the most sensitive skin.

Dermatologically tested
Dermatologically tested

This product has been shown to be well tolerated after a rigorous clinical trial aimed at identifying potential irritation or allergic reactions.

Ophthalmologically tested
Ophthalmologically tested

This product has been clinically evaluated for safety and compatibility with the eye area.

No animal-derived ingredients
No animal-derived ingredients

This product does not contain animal-derived ingredients.

Gluten Free
Gluten Free

Contains less than 20 mg/kg of gluten.

Waterless
Waterless

Cosmetics that do not contain water or formulated with only a minimal amount of water.

RPE packaging
RPE packaging

Material derived from recycled PE.

Green PET packaging
Green PET packaging

Material 30% derived from sugar cane, therefore from a renewable, plant-based source.

RPET packaging
RPET packaging

Material derived from recycled plastic bottles (post-consumer).

FSC® Paper Packaging
FSC® Paper Packaging

This paper is produced in accordance with the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council® supporting the correct and responsible management of forest resources.

PET packaging
PET packaging

Recyclable polymer.

Green PE packaging
Green PE packaging

Material 100% derived from sugar cane, therefore from a renewable, plant-based source.

RPP packaging
RPP packaging

Material derived from recycled PP.

OWP - Ocean Waste Plastic
OWP - Ocean Waste Plastic

Material derived from plastics recovered from oceans, rivers and beaches.

Reef protection
Reef protection

Compliant with the Hawaii Reef Bill. Our sunscreens do not contain Octinoxate or Oxybenzone filters, as it is believed that these are responsible for coral bleaching.

PAO - Period After Opening
PAO - Period After Opening

PAO indicates how many months a cosmetic product will retain its characteristics and remain safe for use after it has been opened for the first time.