The patience of cold pressing

Why our oils are pressed slowly, without heat or hurry.

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Camille Laurent
Camille Laurent

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The patience of cold pressing

Cold pressing protects what is delicate. The process takes longer, but it keeps the oil close to its original state — rich, fragrant, and alive with the character of the seed.

No heat, no haste

Cold pressing is a slower method, but it protects what is fragile. The seed keeps more of its natural character, and the oil remains rich, soft, and fragrant.

Heat can make extraction faster. It can also flatten what makes an oil beautiful. We choose time instead.

A quieter extraction

There is no forceful transformation. Only pressure, time, and attention.

The seeds are cleaned, rested, and pressed in small batches. The first oil is collected carefully, then allowed to settle. Nothing is rushed into a bottle.

Texture tells the story

A well-pressed oil has presence. It should feel smooth between the fingers, never sharp or heavy.

When pressed slowly, the oil keeps a softer texture. It spreads more easily, sinks in gradually, and leaves the skin with a quiet sheen.

Why small batches matter

Small batches allow us to notice small changes. A harvest may be lighter one season, richer the next. The scent may shift. The color may deepen.

Rather than hiding these differences, we respect them. They are signs of a living ingredient.

The result on skin

A good oil should nourish without weight. It should soften, seal, and comfort.

We use cold-pressed oils at the end of the ritual, when the skin is still slightly damp. This helps hold hydration and gives the face a rested finish.

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A small maison in Provence. We make skincare the way our grandmothers made dinner — with patience, intention, and the best ingredients within reach.

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Be well, slowly.

ÉLISE

A small maison in Provence. We make skincare the way our grandmothers made dinner — with patience, intention, and the best ingredients within reach.

The Atelier

Visit us

14 rue des Soyeux

06130 Grasse · France

Open

Tuesday – Saturday

10:00 — 18:00

© Copyright 2026 Élise

Composed in Grasse, with Patience.

Be well, slowly.

ÉLISE

A small maison in Provence. We make skincare the way our grandmothers made dinner — with patience, intention, and the best ingredients within reach.

The Atelier

Visit us

14 rue des Soyeux

06130 Grasse · France

Open

Tuesday – Saturday

10:00 — 18:00

© Copyright 2026 Élise

Composed in Grasse, with Patience.

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