Discover the story of Un Battement d’aile. How your 100% natural and ethical French cosmetic brand was born, and what's more, created by a woman! My story is that of a caterpillar searching for the best branch to weave its cocoon, succeeding in its gamble by becoming a prodigious butterfly of a thousand colors. The little caterpillar is me, Stéphanie, your craftswoman in 100% vegan cosmetic products. Curious? You've come to the right place to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes of my adventures.

A young woman's journey to contribute to a better world

I am Stéphanie, the creator of Un Battement d’aile, your brand of 100% natural cosmetics made in France. Starting from nothing, I built myself up through my experiences. I first spent several years exploring the professional world in all its facets before finding my way. I went from job to job until I discovered the world of cosmetics, which immediately captivated me. I then became a representative for a major luxury brand. However, a disconnect quickly emerged between my vision of consumption and the world I was evolving in. But at that stage, there was still a long way to go to realize my deep aspirations. My job at the time gave me a great deal of free time, and I began to travel. Far from organized excursions and tourist visits, I would often go alone, with my backpack, to meet others. My motto: "explore the world in search of meaning while respecting the environment." From Asia to Latin America, passing through several European countries, each destination offered me the opportunity to learn more about myself and our planet. These open windows to the outside world allowed me to enrich myself, nourish myself, and question myself throughout this period. In 2014, cut off from all civilization, deep in the Amazon rainforest in Peru, I became aware of the importance of protecting our Nature. As an ecovolunteer at a woolly monkey rehabilitation center in Lagunas, I witnessed the sad impact of humans on wildlife and flora. This event helped change my worldview and prompted me, upon my return to France, to find out how to do my part. This idea germinated in my heart like a seed planted in fertile soil. My mission was to continue nurturing it with natural resources and authentic actions so that this seed would transform into a tree with powerful roots.

The birth of an ethical and responsible business

It was during my last trip to Costa Rica that I knew the time had come for me to act. Contemplating nature in an idyllic and wild setting, where my thoughts drifted to the sounds of macaws flying over the beach, I decided that it was time for me to take flight too. Back in France, the Covid epidemic was sweeping the world! A great opportunity for me to take action and show my commitment to our planet… My skills in the beauty industry, combined with my desire to do my part, led me to create my own French company from scratch, producing cosmetics without parabens, aluminum, or preservatives. My wish was to give birth to a brand with meaning and responsible values, offering you, the conscious consumer, the opportunity to choose your future. I then embarked on a period of experimentation and research. Finding the best possible combination of ingredients that met a very strict set of specifications I imposed on myself:

• 100% natural ingredients (mostly organic);
• respect for animals;
• respect for the planet;
• reducing the carbon footprint;
• recyclable, upcyclable packaging;
• and of course, above all, comfort for you, my dear conscious consumers.

Like a promise made to the Earth, I make no concessions to honor it. My very first product is the Un Battement d’aile deodorant, which came into being after a meticulous testing phase. About thirty versions were tested on the most diverse panel of testers possible. The ideal formula then stood out! Unique and effective, naturally absorbing moisture and preventing the development of bad odors. I want my brand Un Battement d’aile to be your benchmark for natural cosmetics. My range will expand over the months to accompany you daily.

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The influence of an artisanal brand with meaning and values

The butterfly, flitting from flower to flower, gathering delicious nectar, constantly works to safeguard and protect the diversity of plants. This pollination process is the very idea behind the creation of Un Battement d’aile. Having the ambition to spread good vibes, thanks to the development of my natural and responsible cosmetic products, which impact behavior and the radiance of our planet.

Eco-responsibility

In the ecosystem of the Un Battement d’aile brand, all actions are thought out in advance to respect the planet: A portion of sales profits is donated to support responsible reforestation projects in partnership with Reforest'Action, a French company that plants trees worldwide. 100% of my cosmetic products are made in France, thus limiting the carbon footprint. A zero-waste policy, with aluminum packaging designed to be 100% infinitely recyclable.

Animal protection

Un Battement d’Aile respects nature and living beings, which is why particular care is taken in choosing my partners. My research for suppliers, particularly for coconut oil, was done with this in mind. Committed to defending animal welfare, it was unthinkable for me that my ingredients would come from farms using animals to facilitate their harvests. Furthermore, my cosmetic products are absolutely not tested on animals! And the little extra of my entire range, the recipes I create are 100% vegan! The use of a French olive wax instead of beeswax is one example. The ingredients that make up the formulas of my cosmetic products are mostly:

• from organic farming;
• from fair trade;
• without monoculture;
• without monkey trafficking for harvests.

As you can see, from the caterpillar to the flight of the butterfly, my metamorphosis has been progressive and enriching. My motto will always be to prioritize quality over quantity, in order to offer you the essence of natural cosmetic products accessible to all. You too, by purchasing my products, contribute on your own scale to doing your part without feeling guilty. Thus, we enter a virtuous circle that helps reduce our impact on the planet. Don't hesitate to tell me about your experience with my products; I'll be happy to exchange a few words with you. Contact me