His research began in the DARPHIN Skin Institute in Paris and focused on the preservation of skin health through the precise release of potent botanical actives. Today, DARPHIN formulas are developed in our laboratories on the edge of Paris, with over 95% of products made in France, Belgium, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

We use, on average 84% of naturally-derived² ingredients in each formula.

We strive for our botanical ingredients to be responsibly sourced; either naturally derived³, or certified as organic

²From plant, non-petroleum minerals or water. Using the ISO standard.
³ Using the ISO standard.

Our goal is to reach 90% by 2025. Our ambition is to also responsibly source paper products whenever possible: 97% of our fibre-based cartons are FSC certified.

Lastly, our manufacturing, distribution and innovation facilities contribute zero waste to landfills⁵, and we have reduced carbon dioxide emissions through a solar energy project at a key manufacturing facility.<sup>6

5</sup>Leveraging Estee Lauder Companies’ achievement of zero waste-to-landfill for global direct manufacturing, distribution and innovation sites by end of calendar year 2020.
⁶Leveraging Estee Lauder Companies’ 1 MW on-site solar system in Petersfield, UK which in fiscal 2020 generated 830 MWh of solar, reducing 490 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually. It provides 10-12% of the manufacturing site’s annual electricity requirements, up to a peak of about 95% during sunny days in the summer months.

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