Biotherm: brand history

Thermal plankton is a favorite ingredient of the Biotherm brand. What miracles he is capable of, you will find out when you get acquainted with the history of the world-famous brand, rich in discoveries.

Legends and secrets

The fact that the thermal water of the Pyrenees rejuvenates and heals has been known since the Middle Ages. Women spent hours basking in the “fountains of youth” so that the skin becomes soft and tender. And the Gallo-Roman warriors wore a bottle of water from mountain springs on their belts – the wounds treated with it healed faster.

There are several healing springs of thermal water in the Pyrenees.

The secret of the thermal spring was revealed much later, in the XNUMXth century. A balneological resort has already been built nearby, where people come to treat skin diseases all year round. But no one could explain how water helps to relieve dermatitis and psoriasis, accelerates healing after burns and injuries. And then one day one of the employees of the hospital, Dr. Jos Julien, walking after dinner and admiring the picturesque views, noticed a strange substance on the surface of the water. He took several samples, carefully examined them under a microscope … and found a colony of amazing microorganisms, which were later named thermal plankton.

Jos Julien in his laboratory in 1940.

Creation of Biotherm

Dr. Julien told a cosmetologist friend from Monaco about his discovery. Janine Marissal. Together, they continued their research and found that thermal plankton, in terms of biochemical composition, is in many ways similar to human skin and has a noticeable beneficial effect on it. However, when trying to extract thermal plankton from the water and create a serum or cream based on it, scientists invariably faced two difficulties. On land, thermal plankton instantly lost most of their healing properties. And it was also not possible to use it together with water – it was not possible to achieve the desired concentration, too much water was required.

Janine Marissal, 1940s.

Together with other specialists, Marissal developed a biofermentation technology, thanks to which it was possible to obtain an extract of thermal plankton in the laboratory. This is how the company was born Biotherm. Bio means “life” and refers to scientific developments, while therm is “thermal water”, a source of strength Biotherm cosmetics.

Milestones

1952 – the first means of the brand appears, Bio-Hands. By the way, it is still presented in catalogs. 1957 – the company produces a moisturizer Cream hydrothermal. 1961 – Biotherm announces the first sunscreen, which immediately becomes incredibly popular.

1964 – branded Biotherm the first body care product is released AR Slimming Cream. 1968 – the company produces a product for the skin of the chest and décolleté Bio-Buste Suractive. 1972 – Body milk, popular to this day, appears on sale body lait. 1974 — a new one opens in Monaco research Center stamps. Princess of Monaco attends the opening Grace Kelly. 1985Biotherm launches men’s skin care line Biotherm Malewhich remains one of the most popular today. In the same year, the brand opens its own balneological resort Biotherm Deauville. 1987 – the company announces a line of anti-aging products designed for 30-, 40- and 50-year-olds.

1994 – the brand opens a biotechnology center in France, where scientists cultivate plankton extract Pure Thermal Plankton. 1998 – year of birth of the moisturizer Aquasource, which became one of the brand’s bestsellers. 2001 – the brand represents an anti-aging agent Age Fitness.

2006 The properties of the thermal plankton extract are confirmed by research from Stanford University. 2008 – the brand’s first anti-orange peel product is released Cell Eraserintended for home use. 2012 – the brand calls for support Mission Blue, a charitable campaign to protect the waters of the World Ocean, as well as to adopt a tough law on the protection of water resources.

2016Biotherm releases gel Aquasource Everplump – a product with a magnificent delicate texture and intensely moisturizing and smoothing the skin.

Top 5 Biotherm products

The editors of Healthy-Food have compiled their list of favorite products of a well-known brand.

Face Gel for Normal to Combination Skin 48 Hours of Intense Hydration Aquasource

Moisturizes the skin, gives it tenderness and comfort, makes it beautiful and radiant.

Blue Therapy Accelerated Anti-Aging Revitalizing Serum

Increases skin elasticity after the first application. It contains the Algae of Youth component, which has pronounced restorative properties. The skin becomes more elastic, wrinkles are smoothed out, age spots lighten.

Emulsion for all skin types Life Plankton Sensitive Emulsion

Instantly transforms the skin, making it hydrated and radiant. The tone evens out.

Roll-on deodorant-antiperspirant without ethyl alcohol Deo Pure Invisible

Blocks odor and protects against moisture, allowing the skin to breathe. Leaves no white marks.

Moisturizing body milk Lait Corporel

Intensively moisturizes the skin. Contains vitamin E and thermal plankton extract, leaves the skin soft, smooth and well-groomed. Additional pleasure gives juicy citrus aroma.

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