All le nordet skin care products are manufactured in Quebec (Canada) and are declared to Health Canada.

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No, all our products are gluten-free and will remain so.

Yes, the laboratory we partner with has the required certifications, and our products are approved by Health Canada. The laboratory is also GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certified.

No, never! Our products are not and will never be tested on animals and are therefore cruelty-free.

The export of our products is monitored by the Canadian government through the use of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which is an agreement designed to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

Sport hunting of black bears is legal in all provinces of Canada. Banning it would cause more harm than good by causing an overpopulation of black bears and, consequently, a shortage of available food, which could lead the bears to leave their natural habitat and move closer to cities and towns . This would be detrimental to the survival of the bears and the harmonious coexistence between the species. Sport hunting of black bears is highly regulated and has existed for hundreds of years in Canada . All hunters must have a special permit and must hunt only in designated areas . Canadian black bears are not considered endangered, but black bear hunting is regulated to help maintain their healthy population .

It is important to note that we receive our oil through a process strictly regulated and monitored by the Canadian government and that our company does not engage in any form of animal hunting. We adhere to an upcycling ethic . With or without us, bear hunting exists. We simply upcycle black bear fat into a purified oil, for our skin care products, instead of it being discarded by registered recreational hunters who have no connection to Le Nordet Canada.

The black bear has been designated as "not at risk" by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC).

Primarily discovered and used by indigenous peoples for its healing properties, bear oil, extracted from bear fat, is rich in omega 6-9 and palmitic acid, which have powerful restorative powers on the skin . Did you know that the concentrated biologically active elements found in black bear fat are necessary for the animal during hibernation to maintain optimal levels of vitality ?

Born and raised in Canada, our founder learned about the historical use of black bear fat. Amazed by this practice, he decided to repurpose, into skin care products, the black bear fat that is otherwise discarded following the recreational bear hunting season by registered Canadian hunters who have no connection to Le Nordet Canada.

It's important to note that we receive our oil through a government-controlled and supervised process , and our company does not engage in any form of animal hunting. We adhere to an upcycling ethic. Bear hunting exists, with or without us. We simply upcycle black bear fat into purified oil for our skincare products, instead of it being discarded by registered recreational hunters who have no connection to Northern Canada.

An upcycled cosmetic ingredient is one derived from a by-product of another process or industry. The ingredient is not the primary reason the raw material was produced or grown. These ingredients are sourced and produced using traceable supply chains and have a positive impact on the environment.

Le Nordet adheres to an upcycling ethic. Following bear hunts by registered Canadian recreational hunters who have no connection to our company, we harvest bear fat . The meat and fur of the animals are used by the hunters for personal use and we upcycle the fat that would otherwise be wasted . With or without us, bear hunting exists. We simply upcycle black bear fat into a purified oil, for our skin care products, instead of it being discarded by registered recreational hunters who have no connection to Le Nordet Canada.

"Recycling" refers to producing something of less value than the raw material. With "upcycling," you produce something of greater value than the existing raw material.

Yes, we highly recommend using both facial care products for your day and night routine.

Day: With daily application, our cream protects your skin from external aggressions while our serum works deep down to visibly restore your skin.

Night: When both products are applied at night, your skin's moisture barrier effortlessly regenerates, like a hibernating bear.

Silky and shiny, but not greasy. We don't use synthetic collagen that makes skin look oily; our cream works deep down and naturally enhances your skin's radiance.

Thanks to our unique blend, a little goes a long way. Place a pea-sized amount on your fingertip and smooth the cream over your face and neck to thoroughly nourish and hydrate your skin. Since we all have different skin types, your skin may react differently to Lumière du Nord products than your friends'.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, it's important to make sure you apply Lumière du Nord moisturizer morning and night, even if you have naturally oily skin. Oily skin is a sign that your skin is trying to compensate for any dryness it may be experiencing by producing extra oil. If you continue to apply our moisturizer every day, it will naturally regain its healthy texture.

The pH of our cream is 6, which helps maintain a healthy and natural skin pH.