Sixty-eight years after it was founded, Yon-Ka remains an independent, family-run
French cosmetics and spa company.

Founded in 1954, the small craft brand, developed by botany lovers Cécile, Ernest and Charles Mühlethaler, with support from chemists, has now become the phyto-aromatherapy benchmark.

For 2022, the brand has developed an exclusive collector’s edition of its iconic skin toner Lotion Yon-Ka.

Delicately applied to the face as a light mist, the phyto-aromatic spray suffuses the skin with the famous Yon-Ka Quintessence. The formula is a synergistic blend of five beneficial essential oils – lavender, geranium, rosemary, cypress and thyme – that gives the face a blast of energy.

The skin is left feeling refreshed, toned, rebalanced, and most importantly, primed for the daily skincare routine.

Lotion Yon-Ka comes in two formulas – one for normal to oily skin and the other for dry and sensitive skin.

Since 2014, the product has been reinterpreted by female artists. For this year’s limited edition, Yon-Ka decided to showcase the magic of nature and the wilderness.

Sue Miano was selected this year as the artist of choice, a painter who is inspired by watercolour who focuses her work around recreating wildflowers with precision and flair.
By using watercolour techniques and a multitude of pastel shades, Miano has created a delicate final design with intricate paintings of wild flora and bees (a nod to the brand’s commitment to protecting bee populations.

Since 2014, Yon-Ka has sponsored the ‘‘Un toit pour les abeilles” (“A roof for our bees”) nonprofit organisation, both in France and abroad.

For each bottle of the limited edition Lotion Yon-Ka purchased, €1 will be donated to “Un toit pour les abeilles”. This contribution will continue to fund flower field planting and the protection of 750,000 bees in hives located in Provence.

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When it comes to imperfections, there are no rules. Pimples, excess sebum, blackheads, dilated pores, affect both teenagers and adults.

They’re now a universal problem, which have been amplified by the consequences of COVID: both stress and prolonged wearing of protective masks.

For adults and teenagers, wearing a mask for long periods of time can become a real aggravating factor, depending on the type of skin.

The heat and humidity present between the mask and the skin accentuates the effects of friction, dehydrate the epidermis of the face and encourage bacterial proliferation. This encourages irritation, redness and itching, and can cause aggravation of already existing skin problems.

To answer this problem, phyto-aromatic skincare specialist Yon-Ka has launched a portable anti-blemish skincare solution; the SOS Spot Roll-On.

The new product contains an alcohol-free concentrate suitable for all skin types and ages. Formulated without preservatives, it’s composed of 95 per cent of natural ingredients and is vegan, gluten-free and dermatologically tested.

Yon-Ka has blended the formula with powerful active ingredients:
• Ichtyol (rich in sulfur) - to purify.
• Postbiotic (lactic acid) - to encourage an optimal balance within the skin’s eco-system.
• Calendula and Bisabolol - to soothe.
• Lime and Yon-Ka Quintessence - to cleanse.

"We wanted to create the ideal solution for active people who want to react at the first sign of a pimple,” explained Luna Armand, product manager at Yon-Ka.

“With SOS Spot Roll-on, we have the perfect product, practical to always have on hand in your bag, effective with results in 24 hours, and precise for a localised application without constraint.

“It’s truly the best partner for perfect, blemish-free skin."

A year and a half after the pandemic began, the time has come to reinvent our way of life and release ourselves from the tensions of isolation.

To relax, escape and boost energy, Yon-Ka has developed the Mahana treatment – a hydrating and comforting facial with a star massage that’s energetic, aromatic and relaxing, inspired by the Polynesian Taurumi ritual.

Taurumi, which means tau (to put down) and rumi (to knead), is both a therapeutic and spiritual practice of Polynesian culture with a holistic dimension.

Taurumi connects the body, mind, heart and soul through touch, enabling each spa guest to open up to the world.

A balance of subtle wellness and skincare expertise
In 60 minutes, Mahana takes guests on a journey through a facial and a massage that provides in-depth hydration and illuminates the complexion while relieving tension, discomfort and fatigue through massaging the scalp, hands and feet.

The 30-minute massage takes care of the body as a whole, with specific techniques such as smoothing movements, stretching and rocking to deeply relax musculotendinous areas.

Caroline Martinez, Yon-Ka education director, says the treatment is “ideal for chasing away stress and bringing back radiance. Mahana is an unforgettable experience, a beautiful escape for the holidays and a perfect gift for men and women of all ages.”

Mahana, which translated from Tahitian means sun, showcases Yon-Ka's Polynesian-inspired Relax range of products featuring delicate aromas of tiaré flower and jasmine.

Complementing the festive season offering
Alongside this, Yon-Ka has designed a 2021 gifting collection – including the brand’s best-selling products for Hydration, Anti-Aging and Perfection – packaged within a chic, recyclable, natural cotton and linen pouch.