The history of La Roche-Posay is closely connected with the thermal spring of the same name. It still supplies water to the town of La Roche-Posay and gives special properties to cosmetics that can be found on all continents. Let’s talk not only about the glorious past, but also about the present of the brand, and also present the five favorite products of the Healthy-Food editors.
History La Roche-Posay
The past, present and future of the La Roche-Posay brand is closely connected with the thermal spring located in the department of Vienne in the heart of France.
According to legend, the healing properties of water were discovered as early as the XNUMXth century, and the first researcher who showed scientific interest in it was the physician Pierre Milon, who served under Henry IV. During the time of Napoleon, a hospital was opened at the thermal spring for the military, who suffered from skin ailments.
The balneological center in La Roche-Posay receives up to 8 thousand patients a year. © La Roche-Posay
At the beginning of the 1913th century, the first balneological center appeared in the city of La Roche-Posay, and in XNUMX the La Roche-Posay thermal station received the status of a spa resort at the National Academy of Medicine.
Today, the center annually serves about 8 patients (a third of which are children) with various dermatological problems such as:
atopic dermatitis;
psoriasis;
eczema;
rosacea;
burns;
consequences of skin cancer treatment.
The treatment program includes the intake of water inside, as well as a wide variety of hydroprocedures.
The program of the spa resort of La Roche-Posay dozens of hydrotherapy. © La Roche-Posay
In 1928, a company was founded that created home care products based on thermal water specifically for patients treated at the center. And the La Roche-Posay laboratories appeared only in the mid-70s thanks to the pharmacist Rene Levayer, who defined the concept of the new company – skin care cosmetics created with the participation of dermatologists and prescribed by dermatologists.
Cosmetics for mass use began to be produced on the basis of thermal water in the 90s. To this day, the brand continues to develop cosmetic products according to the principles laid down by the founder of the brand.
The slogan of La Roche-Posay is the best life for sensitive skin. In the assortment of the brand you can find lines and products designed to care for:
sensitive skin;
photosensitive skin;
skin prone to redness;
problem skin prone to acne;
oily skin;
skin prone to atopic dermatitis;
skin of children and babies
Thermal water
Thermal water La Roche-Posay is unique in its composition. The mineral selenium gives it pronounced soothing and antioxidant properties.
Silicon-rich thermal spring at La Roche-Posay. © La Roche-Posay
Due to the absence of transportation and any special treatment, La Roche-Posay thermal water retains all its properties and original composition.
Thermal water is included in all La Roche-Posay products.
Top 5 La Roche-Posay products
The Healthy-Food editors have chosen their favorites.
Cream for sensitive skin Toleriane Sensitive
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Prebiotic care for sensitive skin, strengthening its protective barrier. The product has a rich and at the same time light texture.
Hyalu B5 Concentrated Anti-Wrinkle Serum, anti-aging care for sensitive skin
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Consumers love it for its comfortable texture and ability to hydrate the skin while correcting wrinkles. Contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and madecassoside.
Fluid Anthelios Shaka, SPF 50+
Sunscreen for the face and skin around the eyes is the perfect sunscreen, according to the editors of Healthy-Food. Incredibly light texture has increased durability and is invisible on the skin.
Effaclar Duo+ Corrective Cream-Gel for Problematic Skin
Helps to cope with the imperfections of oily problem skin, while normalizing its microbiome with the Aqua Posae Filiformis component. Enriched with LHA, a well-known exfoliating ingredient.
Lipikar AP+ stick for dry skin in babies, children and adults
Care for skin prone to irritation and itching will be appreciated by both adults and children. You can use it anytime and anywhere without attracting the attention of others, thanks to the convenient stick format.