About Secret des Avelines

Alain Dédies has been a farmer since 1969, a nuke grower and winegrower in Villesèquelande in the department of Aude, in the south of France. He is the only hazelnut producer in his department. Alain wanted to promote the hazelnut oil from his production, for the development of a range of cosmetics. This is how “Secret des Avelines” Hazelnut Oil Cosmetics was born in 2018. The hazelnuts are shelled and pressed to make oil that will be used in the manufacture of a range of quality cosmetics labelled “Slow Cosmétique”. he develops a specialized range of body care that meets your essential needs: cleaning, hydration and nutrition. Alain believes in the benefits of nature and is committed to transparent products, from the orchard to the bottle. Since 2022, André has joined the team and manufactures all cosmetics in the company's laboratory. From manufacturer to consumers. Without palm oil, parabens, dyes and additives, all cosmetics have been tested in a dermatological laboratory or validated by a toxicologist.Read their story