Spotlight on Avène
Description
Founded in 1990 by the Pierre Fabre group, Avène is a French dermo-cosmetics laboratory specialising in skincare products for sensitive skin, based on Avène thermal spring water with its soothing and repairing properties. Combining dermatological expertise and innovation, Avène develops hypoallergenic formulas, clinically tested and free from controversial ingredients.
The brand is built on three pillars:
- Efficacy: Products with clinically proven efficacy.
- Safety: Formulas adapted to the most sensitive skin, developed according to the principle of Sterile Cosmetics.
- Innovation: Integration of post-biotic biotechnological active ingredients to meet the specific needs of sensitive skin.
Its flagship products include Cicalfate (skin repair), Cleanance (anti-imperfections), XeraCalm A.D (atopic skin), high protection suncare (Intense Protect 50+) and Thermal Spring Water Spray (1 sold every second worldwide).
Present in 115 countries, Avène is the French market leader in pharmaceuticals and will achieve sales of €1 billion by 2023 (77% of which will come from exports). Manufacturing is 100% French at the historic Avène site, preserving the purity of the thermal spring water.
In brief:
- Founded in 1990
- 1 billion turnover by 2023
- Present in 115 countries
- Specialist in sensitive skin
- 100% French manufacturing
Sources : Tolerance | Sensitive, reactive, preservative-free skin care
Avène, a rich history | Eau Thermale Avène
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