DOUGLAS MANDRY photography
JEANNE RIDEAU words

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ORRIS currently gathers a collection of 4 cold-process soaps, all made in France and answering specific skin concerns. ORRIS soaps are suitable for sensitive skin and bring results on psoriasis and eczema prone skin. The composition and scents of ORRIS soaps take inspiration from multiple cultures and medicines, for instance Ayurveda, aromatherapy as well as Western herbal medicine.

Formulas mainly gather fine oils, butters, and botanicals such as Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil and Castor Oil. These combinations of high-quality ingredients enable a multipurpose and gentle cleansing. All products are free of sulphates, surfactants, parabens, and synthetic fragrances or colorants. They contain no Animal Fats nor Palm Oil and are cruelty-free.

The second soap ORRIS’s collection is suitable for all skin types thanks to a minimalist and scentless formula. Taking inspiration from a traditional ingredient of Japanese cleansing and toning rituals, this soap entitled LE SOLISTE focuses on fermented rice water. This fermentation process brings amino acids alongside Vitamins B and E out of the rice proteins. This extraction has conditioning and brightening benefits.

The third soap ORRIS’s collection focuses on purifying and detoxifying the skin. Called LA DÉESSE, its formula gathers two key ingredients: Indian Madder and Raw Honey. The first one has detoxifying properties and is known for softening the skin, whereas the second is ideal for deeply nourishing dehydrated skin. With a dark pink colour, the scent of LA DÉESSE combines the sensual floral notes of Egyptian Geranium with the sharp scent of Camphor. The inspiration behind the scent draws the illustration of a balance between the Apollonian and the Dionysian.

The fourth soap ORRIS’s collection answers the needs of dry, eczema and psoriasis prone skin by providing nourishing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. The main ingredients of LE NOMADE are Turmeric whose antioxidant and anti-inflammatory virtues are ideal for dry skin alongside Sheep’s Milk known for gently hydrating the skin. This formula and name evoke the lifestyle of pastoral nomads and travellers such as The Berbers in North Africa who live according the seasons. This Arabic landscape is also expressed across the woody scent of LE NOMADE composed of notes of Cedarwood from the Atlas Mountains and Cypress.

The second soap ORRIS’s collection is suitable for all skin types thanks to a minimalist and scentless formula. Taking inspiration from a traditional ingredient of Japanese cleansing and toning rituals, this soap entitled LE SOLISTE focuses on fermented rice water. This fermentation process brings amino acids alongside Vitamins B and E out of the rice proteins. This extraction has conditioning and brightening benefits.

The third soap ORRIS’s collection focuses on purifying and detoxifying the skin. Called LA DÉESSE, its formula gathers two key ingredients: Indian Madder and Raw Honey. The first one has detoxifying properties and is known for softening the skin, whereas the second is ideal for deeply nourishing dehydrated skin. With a dark pink colour, the scent of LA DÉESSE combines the sensual floral notes of Egyptian Geranium with the sharp scent of Camphor. The inspiration behind the scent draws the illustration of a balance between the Apollonian and the Dionysian.