Institut Esthederm was founded in 1978 by biologist Jean-Noël Thorel, who set out to innovate with a range of sun care products designed to help the skin adapt to the sun and benefit from the positive effects of light.

Esthederm has chosen to optimise the skin’s natural defences as an alternative to excessive external protection and the overuse of filters. Rather than fighting the sun, Esthederm sun care products help retrain the skin to adapt to its rays by stimulating its natural self-defence capabilities. This lets the skin benefit from the positive effects of light while protecting it from harmful effects. After all, a tan is the skin’s best natural defence!

Today, Esthederm’s holistic approach and its various innovative product ranges help retrain the skin. Treated as an ecosystem connected to its environment, it stays younger for longer.