An endless embrace

We started out 45 years ago, with a clear vision in mind: respecting and caring for nature, gathering its finest fruits and turning them into recipes for beauty, committed to giving back every gift we receive.

The embrace between people and nature symbolises our choice: it’s about taking care of the planet that hosts us and provides us with endless resources, in a union of herbal traditions and cosmetic innovations.

We’ll tell you about our world through the words of the people who work passionately every day and share our values. The same values you embrace by choosing L’Erbolario.

Because embracing nature brings beauty to life.

Area

Nature is our home: we grow flowers, trees and shrubs in our extensive Park, caring for the animals that live here.

Method

Our embrace brings together herbal traditions and cosmetic innovations, giving you quality, efficacy and safety.

Family

People are the beating heart of our company. We’re one big Family, and we all share the same commitment, passion and values.

Interviews

Our Garden

Come with us and discover our enchanting garden, a thriving oasis of biodiversity set in the Adda Sud Nature Reserve.

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Effectiveness and safety

From the formula to the end product, we make sure your skin is always safe, test after test.

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Quality at the centre

At our Lab, we only choose the finest ingredients for our ethical cosmetics: excellent, effective and safe for your skin.

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Plant-based ingredients

Plant extracts are the core of our ethical cosmetics. They are produced in our Lab, the jewel in the crown of our ultra-short supply chain.

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Sustainable packaging

Our products are good inside and out: we choose innovative, sustainable packaging to protect our cosmetics and safeguard the environment.

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Green energy

From earth to the skies, our company is designed to be sustainable and powered by renewable energy.

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The world of L’Erbolario

L’Erbolario in 10 good reasons

International EN

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

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

UVA protection

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

Water resistant

Water-resistant formula.

Refill

This product is a refill.

Refillable

This product is refillable.

Certified Organic

This product is certified organic.

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

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

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

Ophthalmologically tested

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

No animal-derived ingredients

This product does not contain animal-derived ingredients.

Gluten Free

Contains less than 20 mg/kg of gluten.

Waterless

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

RPE packaging

Material derived from recycled PE.

Green PET packaging

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

RPET packaging

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

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

Recyclable polymer.

Green PE packaging

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

RPP packaging

Material derived from recycled PP.

OWP - Ocean Waste Plastic

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

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 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.