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50 Years Of Beauty By The Sea
THE ORIGINS
50 years ago, my father, Jean Gédouin founded Phytomer after
experiencing the benefits of sea bathing. This happened at the
dawn of balneotherapy, the experience was so extraordinary that he
decided Phytomer should bring the sea to everyone and transform
the sea into skincare. Starting in his garage, he developed the first
body care products made from algae extracts and oligomer, the
iconic ingredient of Phytomer products, sourced from a seawater
concentrate. The success of his products was immediate, in 1978
he opened our first formulation laboratory.
Expansion after expansion, we remain true to the principles with
which the first laboratory was created in the bay of Mont-Saint-
Michel. Our facilities include genetic analysis and cell culture
centers, bioclimatic greenhouses for algae cultivation and a
biotechnology laboratory.
FROM FRANCE TO THE WORLD
In 1981, I joined the company and had the honor of leading the
international expansion. Phytomer arrived to Italy in 1982, in 1985
to the United States and Canada, followed by Japan, Greece
and Finland, arriving quickly to approximately 10,000 spas in 80
countries, including Mexico, which stands out for its enormous
growth potential.
In each country, we strive to represent the true concept with
which Phytomer was created. We are proud to have professional
distributors who know their markets and provide extraordinary
support to our customers. In Mexico, we are very happy to
collaborate with Beauty Source.
THE FAMILY SAGA
In 1997, my father gave me the management where I have led
successful launches such as Champagne des Mers, a marine mud
to release tension and intensely remineralize the body. In 2010,
my daughter Mathilde Gédouin-Lagarde and her husband, Tristan
Lagarde, joined to ensure the ecological and digital transformation
of the company and lead the strategic project of opening our spas.
PROVIDING WELLNESS TO MIND AND BODY WHILE TAKING
CARE OF NATURE
All our efforts to preserve the natural environment have earned us
the Ecovadis Gold Certificate, for six consecutive years. At the heart
of Phytomer is a sincere eco-responsible sentiment that has been
maintained since our birth 50 years ago.
By Antoine Gédouin
President, Phytomer
www.phytomer.com
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