Background
Established in 1972, Phytomer is a skin care and wellness company fascinated by the sea and the power of its natural ingredients.
Phytomer remains an independent family business led by the founder’s son, Antoine Gédouin. We count nearly 200 employees, at our head office and production site in Brittany, France.

Main products and services
Phytomer is one of the only laboratories in the world that perfectly masters marine biotechnology to effectively produce genuinely natural ingredients.
Throughout the manufacturing process we aim to limit our impact on the environment. The result is delivering outstanding products using eco-friendly methods.
Used by therapists worldwide, Phytomer treatments combine targeted professional products with cutting-edge techniques, providing clients with a unique holistic experience.
Increasing the profits of our partners is a priority. Therefore, the cost of our treatments is more affordable than those of our competitors and our exciting retail line is a great source of extra revenue.
Phytomer deploys an ambitious digital strategy to enhance the brand’s reputation, generating additional revenue. It also facilitates the training of the spa teams thanks to an on-line training web-site.

USPs
Phytomer has been a pioneer in skincare for 40 years. It is the benchmark brand when it comes to marine biotechnology, with a unique catalogue of natural and high-performance ingredients.
In our laboratories, a team of skin biology experts invent the cosmetics of the future. These scientists develop environmentally-friendly formulas that are increasingly effective and delightful to use.
Phytomer is world-famous for the quality of its innovations and the outstanding proven quality of its professional and retail products.
In addition, Phytomer’s professional know-how in creating original manual protocols gives the brand a strong international reputation. It ensures our presence in many of the most prestigious salons, spas and hotel groups in the world.

Top clients
Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas, US; Mykonos Grand Hotel, Mykonos, Greece; The Westin Santa Fe, Mexico City, Mexico; Pullman, Maldives, Maamutaa.

Where in the world?
Phytomer has 10,000 points of sale in 80 countries, with 75 per cent of our business outside of France. Our top five markets are the US, Korea, Japan, Canada and Italy.

Future plans
Merchandising: Advanced guidelines and an elegant kit to help partners optimise the design of their spas with a story focus on retail. Green commitment: Phytomer is a partner of ‘Time for the Ocean’, a charity that uses art projects to protect oceans and coastlines. The company contributes to Sea Art, an artistic documentary series that incites wonder via impactful films showcasing artists committed to protecting and preserving the sea, such as dance-diver Julie Gauthier and underwater sculptor, Jason de Cayres-Taylor.

Who’s who?
Antoine Gédouin, president;
Tristan Lagarde, international sales director;
Mathilde Gédouin-Lagarde, marketing and communication director.