Spotlight on Manon — "La Canopée? A real turning point."

Today, we are very happy to launch a new section of our journal. Introducing our interview articles! They will shine a light on your own experiences with natural beauty. By meeting other explorers of well-being, we wish to highlight different ways of taking care of yourself naturally. We are starting right away with a wonderful encounter with Manon. She explains her discovery of La Canopée and natural cosmetics. A real trigger for having beautiful, healthier, more comfortable skin!

Can you introduce yourself?

My name is Manon, I am 29 years old. Professionally, I was a business manager in the field of cybersecurity. A very interesting field, but quite niche and stressful. After various encounters, I decided to become self-employed. I had personal digestive issues... I was told about a French company that specialized in nutritional rebalancing and only worked with entrepreneurs.

The idea took root and made its way: seeing how it worked for me and the number of people who complain about lack of energy, sleep problems... I went for it! I founded Yume.care. One week before the first lockdown! But it was a good thing; I probably would have handled that period less well while remaining an employee in a field that no longer fulfilled me at all. I am now in the wellness and health prevention through nutrition sector. I work within a collective that allows us to provide all the necessary expertise to our clients (sports coaches, Pilates teachers, yoga teachers).

Since then, it has been going very well. I am truly happy to be able to support people and make them happier and more fulfilled by finding solutions for them, both professionally and personally. By the way, I often talk about La Canopée to my clients because I believe it is also part of well-being!

What is your relationship with cosmetics?

For my part, I have always had very dry skin. Even as a baby, my mother had to slather me in moisturizer! I struggled with tightness and reactive, sensitive, red skin. Since I was a teenager, I had to pay for rather expensive creams from parapharmacies. It was complicated and didn't suit me... Either it did nothing, or it was even worse with industrial products.

When did you discover La Canopée and how?

I admit I don't really remember "how"... I imagine it was word-of-mouth; someone mentioned it to me when I mentioned looking for a Mother's Day gift. It was in May 2018 (I went back to check my customer profile to verify!). As it happens, La Canopée was offering a gift set for Mother's Day. In the end, as I was placing an order anyway, I decided to get the urban ritual set. Since then, I haven't left the products (and neither has my mother!).

I have based my entire routine on this foundation. At the time, I feel like there weren't really as many choices in natural cosmetics. And certainly not with the quality and transparency as pronounced as for La Canopée.

How long have you been interested in natural cosmetics and what led you to natural products?

Actually, it was my first order from La Canopée that was like a turning point! Realizing that for the first time, I had no more tightness. I discovered the reality of living in the comfort of skin that doesn't feel tight! Yes, I say discover, because I had never experienced that before. When you live your whole life in discomfort like that, you get used to it and think it's normal!

That's when I started to really look into it. I have also greatly minimized my makeup, especially right now with the lockdowns. Of course, there are more and more players in the field of natural cosmetics, but I prefer local players. I also pay attention to ensuring that the packaging is recyclable; it's an important criterion for me as someone who buys in bulk!

Can you describe your skincare routine? What is your flagship La Canopée product? Why?

From the beginning, I tested the La Canopée products that were recommended for sensitive skin. I wore a bit more makeup back then, so I tested the gentle floral cleansing oil, as well as the gentle anti-tightness cleansing foam. But gradually, as my skin became more beautiful, I started wearing less and less makeup. I wondered at one point about using other complementary products to La Canopée. I wanted to verify that the products were compatible, so I tested the skin diagnosis when that section of the site opened.

My favorite product remains the black cleansing jelly with purifying active ingredients. I love its lemon scent, very fresh in the morning. Starting your day with this gesture, it's so pleasant! I have the travel size so I can easily take it everywhere... Even for my stepdaughter, who is just starting to take care of her skin, it's ideal and suits her well.

Regarding my routine:

• in the morning, after applying my black jelly, I use the perfect skin fluid and the multivitamin wake-up cream.
• in the evening, I always use the black jelly for the anti-pollution factor, as I live in the city, to cleanse my skin. I also use the anti-pollution mist as a supplement during periods of heavy pollution. Then, I use the night cream with oxygenating active ingredients. To accompany it, I regularly alternate between the purifying essential synergy serum and the roseraie illuminating serum.
• once a week, I just use a fruit acid exfoliating mask.

Since I've been using this routine, I haven't had any problems or reactions.

Any final words?

I think it's important to be aware of the holistic nature of an approach... When you become interested in a routine, a brand, or a healthier life in general. To be interested in ethics, for example. La Canopée is a good representation of all these values. But I cannot help but emphasize a healthier and more wholesome diet in parallel. These are virtuous circles for our own well-being!

Would you also like to share your experience with natural beauty?

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