2024 - All you need to know about Slow Cosmetics and how to adopt it?

After the success of the concepts of “slow food” or “slow life”, it is the turn of “slow cosmetics” to upset our way of envisioning the future of beauty. The principle ? Consume less and better, adopting more responsible beauty with natural and organic ingredients.

What is slow cosmetics?

Slow cosmetics is a movement initiated by Julien Kaibeck in 2012, following the publication of his book “Adopt la Slow Cosmétique” (Leduc ed.). Faced with the success of his book, which has become a bestseller, this aromatologist passionate about beauty, decides to develop the concept around a charter. The foundation ? Promote natural, healthy and responsible consumption of beauty, with an ecological and ethical approach. An alternative to classic cosmetics turned towards nature. A concept in tune with the times? According to a Harris Interactive poll conducted in 2019, 85% of women believe that Slow Cosmetics is the future of beauty.

The ecological and psychological impact of current cosmetics is very heavy for the planet, for our wallet and for our state of mind. Faced with this observation, some say that another cosmetic is possible.
Julien Kaibeck, Founder of Slow Cosmetics

Slow Cosmetics: a mention supervised by an association

The Slow Cosmétique Association campaigns for a better knowledge of cosmetics and recommends turning to responsible consumption of beauty products. Knowing how to use products from nature, reading labels, finding recipe ideas… the volunteers of the association also have an educational approach so that consumers become actors in their consumption. To find out more, visit the association’s website slow-cosmetique.org.

What does the “Slow Cosmétique” label mean?

Homemade, reasonable formulas, development of the local economy, zero waste, sustainable sectors… are all essential values in Slow Cosmetics. In order to provide consumers with the best possible guidance, the Slow Cosmetics movement created a label in 2013. The term “Slow Cosmétique” is a registered trademark (®) managed by the association. To receive this label and guarantee consumers formulas that are clean and responsible for their skin as well as for the planet, the products stamped “Slow Cosmétique” contain at least 98% of ingredients of natural origin, their formulas meet the requirements of the four pillars of Slow Cosmetics: ecological, healthy, intelligent and reasonable, and bear the mention on their packaging. More than 200 brands have already won this mention.

How to adopt Slow Cosmetics?

At a time when consuming green is becoming a necessity, Slow Cosmetics is participating in the ecological transition of the world of beauty. To change your routine, there are several options:

Use simple ingredients and make your own products.
Consume products that are already ready and carry the Slow Cosmétique label or that follow a clean and reasoned approach. Good to know: the Slow Cosmetics movement, which has already labeled more than 200 beauty brands, offers them the opportunity to sell their products directly on a dedicated eshop: www.slow-cosmetique.com.
Consume ready-made products offered by natural brands committed not only to their formulas but also to the environment.

Discover our selection of the best products to switch to slow mode:

Bijin’s organic Camellia oil : the BIJIN brand, labeled “Slow Cosmétique”, revives ancestral Japanese beauty rituals with a line of treatments made from Japanese food extracts, recognized for their virtues on the body and the skin. BIJIN body and face treatments are made from raw or minimally processed edible raw materials, in order to preserve all of their properties and skin benefits. Organic Camellia oil has many powers for the skin and hair. Available in pharmacies, organic stores.

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The anti-aging In & Out routine of Sweet Cherry: Douceur Cerise is an In & Out beauty brand made in Chartreuse in Grenoble. The founder has always envisioned beauty inside and out. She then decides to develop food supplements to strengthen the effectiveness of care. From wild, reasoned and local picking to gentle mechanical processing that respects plants, the passionate designer campaigns for a “zero kilometer” commitment, in order to maximize the short circuit. Labeled Organic, Local Production and Slow Cosmetic, the vegan brand offers products to combine as needed. Example: the In & Out anti-aging formula with a food supplement of jam oil associated with body milk Time care. Price: € 38.50. More info on sweetness-cerise.com.

The face serums of the brand Les soaps de Joya: in an ever more eco-responsible approach, the committed cosmetics brand is launching a new range of facial serums composed of vegetable oils and essential oils adapted to the needs of the skin. A line that takes care of the skin and the Planet, and that meets all of the brand’s commitments: artisanal and French, 100% biodegradable packaging, organic and natural quality, cruelty free and palm oil-free. Price: € 16.50. More info on www.lessavonsdejoya.com.

Alban Muller’s Youth Eye Concentrate : Alban Muller offers 100% natural, hyper-concentrated, preservative-free and Made in France treatments with green environmental management. Latest addition to the brand? The Youth Eye Concentrate. Thanks to extracts of ginkgo, horse chestnut and red vine, combined with hyaluronic acid of plant origin, this treatment protects against the harmful effects of blue light and reduces puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.