NC Cosmétique, founded by Nisserine Chari, is a Belgian skincare brand that blends traditional family recipes with modern innovation. Drawing from her Moroccan and Irish heritage, Chari combines natural ingredients such as rhassoul clay, olive oil, and black soap to create a line of effective, handcrafted products. Each formulation is designed to promote the health of skin, beard, and hair, while prioritizing simplicity, sustainability, and the power of nature.
NC Cosmétique was launched in early 2023 on the Belgian market and is the result of research by a young woman who began suffering from alopecia at the age of 21, following an emotional shock, despite having no previous hair issues. As a Belgian woman of Irish and Moroccan descent, she devoted the next ten years to recognizing and understanding the signals sent by stress and learning traditional recipes passed down by her aunts in Casablanca.
The Roots of the Brand
Aware of the impact of a triggering event on the skin and scalp, she returned to the sources of balance she had learned: natural mixtures of rhassoul, olive oil, and black soap. Simple, healthy, affordable, and highly effective. Nisserine Chari returned to using raw materials and rediscovered and increased her hair volume, treating it until it regained its full shine. During this process of introspection and exploration of traditions, she developed a passion for this discipline. She then trained in natural cosmetic formulation, for which she is now certified.
The Virtues of Natural Ingredients
Nisserine Chari developed the formulas for the three products in the range, which are manufactured in a laboratory in Sint-Genesius-Rode. She enhances the effectiveness of basic combinations, improves their fragrance and texture, and calculates dosages to optimize the formulation of the recipes, without the risk of oversaturation. For example, if not carefully balanced, beard or hair fibers can become rough from too much oil, contrary to the desired effect. The composition of this multifunctional “slow cosmetics” is based on family experience and expertise:
Hydraglow: This hydrating skin serum is antibacterial and provides an immediate tightening effect. It is used after cleansing to reduce the build-up of soap and lotions. It replaces toner by removing lime and residues from previous skincare products, purifying the epidermis.
Available from €40.
Serum Éclat: In combination with Hydraglow, it restores facial comfort after the tightening effect. This nourishing serum protects the skin from external aggressions, regulates sebum, provides a long-lasting healthy glow, and evens out the complexion. It took us some time to get used to this serum, as its texture is quite different from the usual serums—it feels more like olive oil. This can make it a bit greasy to use under a day cream, but for nighttime application, it was perfect. The results were impressive; a scrape on our forehead was almost completely healed after just one night of use.
Available from €25.
Huile À Barbe: A complete solution to prevent hair loss, care for, and soften beard hair, containing castor oil and ylang-ylang. This targeted oil strengthens and envelops hair fibers, protecting them without weighing them down, and giving them a remarkable shine. In cases of hair loss, it stimulates regrowth.
Available from €30.
Thoughtful Production and Marketing
NC Cosmétique uses glass packaging, which is infinitely recyclable, to prevent chemical transfer between the products and the bottles. The preservation of the formulas is ensured without synthetic elements, by the precise dosage of intrinsic vitamins with antioxidant properties. Nisserine Chari personally oversees the production of every product, ensuring the ingredients are safe and controlling every molecule that goes into her bottles. She avoids “flower marketing” and opts for elegant, minimalist designs, much like the fair and affordable prices of the range.
