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Argan oil, prickly pear seed oil, rhassoul clay and rose water: your clean skincare, formulated and manufactured in Agadir, ready for sale in Morocco, Europe and the United States. Free samples.
A Moroccan natural cosmetics are skincare products formulated with Morocco's native active ingredients, such as argan oil, prickly pear seed oil, rhassoul clay and rose water, often inspired by hammam rituals and Berber beauty traditions. At Carmel, they are manufactured in Agadir in an ISO 22716 factory, with traceable ingredients, a stated percentage of natural origin and regulatory documentation prepared for Morocco, Europe and the United States.
Native active ingredients sourced from Moroccan cooperatives and suppliers, with a technical data sheet and certificate of analysis for every raw material.
No sulfates, silicones, parabens or mineral oils. The percentage of natural origin is stated for each formula.
Stability testing, preservative challenge testing and safety assessment: the same tests as for a pharmacy product.
Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 for Europe, AMMPS registration in Morocco and FDA registration (MoCRA) in the United States.
Each card gives the INCI name, region of origin and products we formulate with it. Scroll through the atlas from west to east.
Cold-pressed oil from argan kernels. Rich in fatty acids and tocopherols, it nourishes skin and hair without a greasy film.
One tonne of fruit for one liter of oil: Morocco's most precious anti-aging active ingredient, used drop by drop in a serum.
The hammam clay that absorbs sebum and impurities without stripping the skin. Formulated into masks, solid shampoos and gentle cleansers.
The hydrosol obtained by distilling Damask rose petals. It soothes the feel of the skin, tones and has a recognizable scent from the first mist.
The black olive paste used in the hammam ritual to prepare the skin for exfoliation. We manufacture it in jars, tubes and bulk formats for spas.
The black seed of traditional Maghreb pharmacopeias: an oil for blemish-prone skin and sensitive scalps.
Soothing, fragrant neroli hydrosol for sensitive-skin care and linen and pillow mists.
Leaf powder that coats the hair and enhances its tones. A base for hair masks and strengthening haircare.
The gestures stay rooted in tradition. The formula undergoes the stability, preservative and safety tests required for sale in stores, spas or online.
Hammam and spa range
Our own brand Lalla Mama grew out of this ritual. We know what spas and hammams expect from black soap.
See the hammam range
Anti-aging and nourishing facial skincare
Argan cooperatives are a few kilometers from the factory. We source close to the origin.
See white label serums
Toners, mists and haircare
Hydrosols distilled in Morocco, listed first in the INCI, never reconstituted fragranced water.
See toners and lotionsThe questions natural cosmetics brands ask before signing, and our straightforward answers.
YouNatural or organic?
CarmelBoth are possible, and we specify which. Natural means naturally derived ingredients, with the percentage stated for each formula. Organic means certified organic raw materials: Ecocert, COSMOS or USDA, available on request. The factory itself is not certified organic, and we will never claim it on your label.
YouClean: free from what, exactly?
CarmelNo sulfates, silicones, parabens, mineral oils or synthetic colorants. Choose natural fragrances or no fragrance at all. We agree the exact list with you, then document it in the INCI.
YouIs a natural product stable?
CarmelYes, when formulated to be. Every formula undergoes stability testing and preservative challenge testing, with gentle preservatives accepted by natural cosmetics standards. An argan serum that turns rancid in three months is not clean. It is a failed product.
YouCan I claim "100% natural"?
CarmelOnly if it is true and can be substantiated. We develop your claims with you according to European rules: a calculated percentage of natural origin, not a slogan. That protects your brand during an inspection.
YouWhere do the raw materials come from?
CarmelFrom Moroccan cooperatives and suppliers for native active ingredients, with a technical data sheet and certificate of analysis for every material, as required by Morocco's import and manufacturing declaration.
YouMy clients are in Europe. What does that mean?
CarmelYour products come with a Product Information File, safety assessment and labeling compliant with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. For Morocco, we prepare AMMPS registration; for the United States, FDA registration (MoCRA).
Your audience, rituals and clean standards: discuss them on WhatsApp, by video call or at the factory.
Receive textures and fragrances, test them yourself and ask others to try them.
Formula, percentage of natural origin, packaging, labeling and regulatory documentation.
Manufacturing and quality control at our ISO 22716 factory in Aït Melloul, then delivery.
A note from the founder
I founded Carmel in Agadir in 2020, a few kilometers from the argan cooperatives. Since then, more than 500 brands have trusted us with their products. Many wanted the same thing: natural skincare inspired by our rituals, but formulated and tested with the rigor of a European pharmacy product.
That is exactly what we manufacture. If your brand shares that ambition, send us your idea. You will receive samples, not a sales pitch.
Mohamed El HjoujiFounder, Carmel Cosmetics Labs
4.9/5 from 84 Google reviews
"If you're looking for natural cosmetics, pure oils and, above all, impeccable quality, Carmel Cosmetics Labs is the ideal place."
"I wanted to express my pride in these 100% Moroccan products that are every bit as good as the best global brands!"
"The quality of their products and their natural ingredients are remarkable."
Every certification answers a question a distributor, organic store or customs authority will ask your brand.
"Are your products manufactured in good conditions?"
Certified by Bureau Veritas for cosmetics GMP and quality management. You can see for yourself by appointment.
"Can I sell my natural products in Europe?"
Compliant with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, with a Product Information File and safety assessment.
"Do you have organic formulas for my spa?"
USDA Organic and the EU organic label.
AMMPS"Is this authorized in Morocco?"
ONSSA sanitary authorization and AMMPS authorization as a medical device manufacturer.
"What if I also sell online internationally?"
For exporting your products to the United States.
Our team sends copies on WhatsApp, along with the formulas suited to your business.
Request the certificatesAlso: Responsible Care (health, safety and environment).
Another question? An advisor can help on WhatsApp.
Choose your products and audience, then work with a manufacturing lab on formulation, testing, packaging and regulatory documentation. At Carmel, start with a proven natural formula or custom development, test free samples, then have your range manufactured under your name at our ISO 22716 factory in Agadir.
A product made with naturally derived plant or mineral ingredients processed using simple methods. There is no legal definition: the percentage of natural origin stated for each formula and the INCI list are what count. We provide both.
We are an ISO 22716- and ISO 9001-certified lab that formulates with certified organic raw materials (Ecocert, COSMOS, USDA) when requested. The production site is not certified organic. We make this clear so your claims stay accurate.
Argan oil, prickly pear seed oil, rhassoul clay, Kelaât M'Gouna rose water, orange blossom, black seed (nigella) oil, henna, olive black soap, nila, honey and almond. Every raw material is traceable, with its technical data sheet and certificate of analysis.
That is what we do: black soap that keeps, ready-to-use rhassoul and stabilized argan oil. The ritual stays; the formula undergoes the stability, preservative and safety tests required for sale in stores or online.
Yes. Products are formulated according to Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, with a compliant Product Information File, safety assessment and labeling. We also prepare AMMPS registration for Morocco and FDA registration (MoCRA) for the United States.
Our MOQ is accessible and agreed with you in the quote, product by product. You receive a detailed quote, free and without obligation.
Yes. Samples are free: textures and fragrances. You can also visit the factory in Aït Melloul by appointment if you wish.
4.9/5 from 84 Google reviews · 500+ brands manufactured · ISO 22716 factory
Tell us which rituals and products you have in mind. Receive a selection of natural formulas, free samples and a detailed quote, without obligation.
A product specialist reviews your request and contacts you through your preferred channel.
No obligation. Your information stays confidential and is used only to prepare your quote.
