Our story

In 2015, Eva Corfmat, a globetrotter with a passion for flora and fauna, traveled around the world across 5 continents. During her trip to Vietnam , a sting on her eyelid caused significant inflammation. A Vietnamese woman then offered her a remedy: an ointment made from white tea. Amazed by its effectiveness, Eva decided upon her return to France to begin research on this rare and precious tea. She discovered that white tea, highly concentrated in polyphenols, is the most powerful antioxidant in the world.

This is how Léonia was born, in homage to her grandmother's first name, and whose etymology means “strong and courageous woman”.

Eva Corfmat, founder of Léonia

“Soothing, anti-aging, toning… White tea, which is full of benefits when infused, offers the skin a multitude of virtues. To share this beauty treasure, I decided to create Léonia, the first organic cosmetics brand with white tea.”

DISCOVER WHITE TEA

At Léonia, we want to put nature back at the heart of cosmetic products . While today, the majority of cosmetic brands still use ingredients that are harmful to our skin and our environment, we must shake up our habits to protect our body, our health and our planet . With the help of our Parisian laboratory specialized in natural cosmetics, we worked for 2 years to create totally healthy and effective formulas by combining the action of white tea with other natural active ingredients with proven effectiveness.

Our values

Sensoriality

Innovation in organic and natural cosmetics has continued to evolve, and sensoriality is at the heart of our products. We want to enable women to combine the benefits of nature with a moment of relaxation and pleasure: thanks to innovative and sensory textures, fragrances developed by our perfumer from ingredients of natural origin, and high-end packaging.

Efficiency

On average, organic cosmetics contain at least 30 to 40% of naturally derived active ingredients known for their effectiveness, whereas conventional cosmetics often contain only 1 to 2%. At Léonia, we have selected the best active ingredients based on their effects on the skin.

Eco-responsibility

Today, it's essential to design healthier, more environmentally friendly, and sustainable cosmetics. Léonia formulas are completely biodegradable, and their packaging is 100% recyclable.

Know-how

Léonia skincare products were created and designed in Nantes, formulated and produced in Paris, and decorated in Brittany and the Pays de la Loire region. Our local producers share our values and are committed to sustainable development.

Solidarity

We support our 100% women's Vietnamese cooperative by donating a fair trade premium. We fund several community projects, such as tree planting and the construction of bridges, houses, and schools.

Transparency

We are committed to explaining and highlighting all the stages of our design process: from the harvesting of our white tea to the packaging of our products, including the transformation phase of the active ingredients.