Cosmetic brand shares full formulas

A Norman-based cosmetic brand, Les Bénéfiques, is challenging industry norms by promoting radical transparency in its natural cosmetics through an "open source" approach, displaying the exact formula of each product down to the gram. This means customers can see the precise ingredients and quantities used in every product, a practice that is rare in the beauty industry.

Brand’s mission stems from personal struggle

The brand was founded following a battle against illness and aims to provide healthy, ethical care without compromising health. Its creator, inspired by personal experience, sought to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals and promote transparency in product composition to ensure consumer safety and trust.

Winemaker revives forgotten grape variety

In the Médoc region, a winemaker is reviving a forgotten grape variety as a strategy to cope with the challenges posed by climate change. This effort is part of a broader movement among wine producers to adapt to rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns that threaten traditional grape cultivation.

Reviving grapes for climate resilience

The winemaker is focusing on a grape variety that was once common in the region but fell out of favor. By reintroducing it, the winemaker hopes to create wines that are more resilient to the effects of climate change, such as drought and heatwaves, while also preserving local viticultural heritage.