As an advanced marine skincare brand, Phytomer has a deep connection with nature with a philosophy hinged on creating sustainable, high-performance skincare innovations, with respect for both the sea and environment.
Since its inception, the restorative healing power of wild, organic and natural marine ingredients have remained at the heart of Phytomer’s products, in order to deliver the sea’s benefits to each and every customer’s skin.
Deputy general manager Tristan Lagarde says the natural world is ingrained within the core of the company’s DNA, after it was founded in the picturesque French seaside town of St Malo in Brittany in the 1970s.
Phytomer still operates out of the very same location and relishes its physical proximity to nature, with the beach just a short walk away. Lagarde says this acts as a constant reminder and form of inspiration for the brand to maintain committed to producing sustainable blue beauty.
Responsibly-sourced ingredients Phytomer works with a plethora of powerful marine ingredients, all obtained through eco-friendly and responsible means to preserve natural resources. 70 per cent of these actives are sourced from Brittany via a carefully selected network of trusted local partners including growers, start-ups and researchers.
“We source our ingredients in Brittany because of the region’s exceptional biodiversity,” explained Lagarde, “and at Phytomer we believe the sea’s boundless generosity demands our respect.
“Although the ocean offers us an exquisitely rich and promising treasure trove of ingredients, we recognise it’s a fragile ecosystem which should be carefully looked after and not taken advantage of.”
In a nod to this, the remainder of marine active ingredients are produced responsibly by Phytomer’s in-house marine biotechnology research laboratory.
The lab cultivates marine algae, plants and microorganisms and, to date, has discovered 60 new micro-organisms with fascinating beauty potential.
Powered by 100 per cent renewable energy and 45 years of experience in sustainable marine ingredient cultivation, the facility is run by researchers specialised in skin and marine biology who use green methods to extract powerful natural active ingredients from marine microorganisms.
Lagarde says this controlled method not only ensures a sustainable approach to ingredient sourcing but also allows Phytomer to monitor and observe the environment in which the ingredients grow to ensure optimal levels of purity.
At the forefront of cosmetic discoveries, Phytomer’s Laboratory is one of the few in the world to master marine biotechnology and was recognised for its sustainability commitments in 2019 with the prestigious RSE Ecovadis Gold certification. The award was presented to celebrate its pioneering progress in sustainable marine algae and seaside plant cultivation.
One step further “At Phytomer we’re immensely proud of our innovative green formulas and responsible production process, but we decided to go the extra mile in our sustainability mission by refreshing our products with eco-friendly packaging,” Lagarde added.
In 2020, the company completed a sustainable packaging update meaning its lines were upgraded to feature less plastic and more eco-friendly materials, including recyclable outer packaging, glass jars and plant-based tubes.
The changes were quickly rolled out across all of Phytomer’s lines with immediate effect to reduce the organisation’s impact on the environment, all while maintaining its high-end design and professional finish.
A cut above the rest According to Lagarde, this unwaverable and authentic commitment to sustainability through every facet of the business is part of what makes Phytomer stand out from the crowd.
“Spas appreciate our genuine enthusiasm about making the world a better place and are impressed by our innovative green methods to produce blue skincare. This is why Phytomer offers an ideal partner for spas who want premium responsibly-sourced marine skincare.”
Phytomer’s sustainable production process and dedication to the environment from start to finish makes it a market leader in producing blue beauty using green methods.
In Lagarde’s opinion, Phytomer leads by example and the brand is continuing to innovate to further prove its respect for protecting the planet and creating outstanding blue beauty products.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2021 issue 1
Editor's letter: Healing the world
With the impact of COVID-19 affecting millions of people globally, spas have a special role to play in the recovery movement
Spa Programmes: On the menu
Healing heartache retreats at Chablé Mexico and Czech spas using mineral water to treat long COVID feature in our latest programming highlights
Programming: Kevin Kelly
Four Seasons’ Sensei retreat in Hawaii taps into wearable tech and biometric data
Programming: Jeremy McCarthy
Mandarin Oriental rolls out it Inner Strength Outer Strength mental wellness course to guests
Interview: Emlyn Brown
Accor’s global vice-president of wellbeing talks to Katie Barnes about business strategies following COVID
Everyone’s talking about: Local markets
How are spas adapting their business model to attract locals? And what happens when international tourists return? Spa Business magazine reports
Trends: Spa Foresight™ 20/21
Touch hunger, lung health, resilience and COVID cool spots all feature in future predictions from the Spa Business team
Sponsored: G.M. COLLIN: New partnerships
Skincare brand GM Collin is
re-energising its sales network and looking
for new distributors from across the globe
to drive its business network
Insight: Hindsight 2020
Mia Kyricos looks at the harsh lessons that spas can learn from the last year
Analysis: On your marks
Analyst Jan Freitag suggests a timescale for global hotel recovery and hotel spas
Research: Eyes on Ireland
An Irish Spa Association snapshot survey shows the impact of COVID on spas across country
Promotion: Artofcryo.com: Chill factor
Artofcryo.com provides evidence-based whole body cryotherapy solutions,
offering effective solutions for guests and an attractive ROI for investors
Fitness: Harley Pasternak
The celebrity trainer and nutritionist shares his vision of fitness and health in the age of coronavirus
Promotion: Iyashi Dôme: Optimal solution
Iyashi Dôme Japanese saunas offer a versatile treatment solution for spas searching for quality touchless treatments backed by science and Japanese technology
Finishing touch: Watch out
UK researchers launch a new study to explore how digital nature experiences can be good for us
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to
our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
As an advanced marine skincare brand, Phytomer has a deep connection with nature with a philosophy hinged on creating sustainable, high-performance skincare innovations, with respect for both the sea and environment.
Since its inception, the restorative healing power of wild, organic and natural marine ingredients have remained at the heart of Phytomer’s products, in order to deliver the sea’s benefits to each and every customer’s skin.
Deputy general manager Tristan Lagarde says the natural world is ingrained within the core of the company’s DNA, after it was founded in the picturesque French seaside town of St Malo in Brittany in the 1970s.
Phytomer still operates out of the very same location and relishes its physical proximity to nature, with the beach just a short walk away. Lagarde says this acts as a constant reminder and form of inspiration for the brand to maintain committed to producing sustainable blue beauty.
Responsibly-sourced ingredients Phytomer works with a plethora of powerful marine ingredients, all obtained through eco-friendly and responsible means to preserve natural resources. 70 per cent of these actives are sourced from Brittany via a carefully selected network of trusted local partners including growers, start-ups and researchers.
“We source our ingredients in Brittany because of the region’s exceptional biodiversity,” explained Lagarde, “and at Phytomer we believe the sea’s boundless generosity demands our respect.
“Although the ocean offers us an exquisitely rich and promising treasure trove of ingredients, we recognise it’s a fragile ecosystem which should be carefully looked after and not taken advantage of.”
In a nod to this, the remainder of marine active ingredients are produced responsibly by Phytomer’s in-house marine biotechnology research laboratory.
The lab cultivates marine algae, plants and microorganisms and, to date, has discovered 60 new micro-organisms with fascinating beauty potential.
Powered by 100 per cent renewable energy and 45 years of experience in sustainable marine ingredient cultivation, the facility is run by researchers specialised in skin and marine biology who use green methods to extract powerful natural active ingredients from marine microorganisms.
Lagarde says this controlled method not only ensures a sustainable approach to ingredient sourcing but also allows Phytomer to monitor and observe the environment in which the ingredients grow to ensure optimal levels of purity.
At the forefront of cosmetic discoveries, Phytomer’s Laboratory is one of the few in the world to master marine biotechnology and was recognised for its sustainability commitments in 2019 with the prestigious RSE Ecovadis Gold certification. The award was presented to celebrate its pioneering progress in sustainable marine algae and seaside plant cultivation.
One step further “At Phytomer we’re immensely proud of our innovative green formulas and responsible production process, but we decided to go the extra mile in our sustainability mission by refreshing our products with eco-friendly packaging,” Lagarde added.
In 2020, the company completed a sustainable packaging update meaning its lines were upgraded to feature less plastic and more eco-friendly materials, including recyclable outer packaging, glass jars and plant-based tubes.
The changes were quickly rolled out across all of Phytomer’s lines with immediate effect to reduce the organisation’s impact on the environment, all while maintaining its high-end design and professional finish.
A cut above the rest According to Lagarde, this unwaverable and authentic commitment to sustainability through every facet of the business is part of what makes Phytomer stand out from the crowd.
“Spas appreciate our genuine enthusiasm about making the world a better place and are impressed by our innovative green methods to produce blue skincare. This is why Phytomer offers an ideal partner for spas who want premium responsibly-sourced marine skincare.”
Phytomer’s sustainable production process and dedication to the environment from start to finish makes it a market leader in producing blue beauty using green methods.
In Lagarde’s opinion, Phytomer leads by example and the brand is continuing to innovate to further prove its respect for protecting the planet and creating outstanding blue beauty products.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2021 issue 1
Editor's letter: Healing the world
With the impact of COVID-19 affecting millions of people globally, spas have a special role to play in the recovery movement
Spa Programmes: On the menu
Healing heartache retreats at Chablé Mexico and Czech spas using mineral water to treat long COVID feature in our latest programming highlights
Programming: Kevin Kelly
Four Seasons’ Sensei retreat in Hawaii taps into wearable tech and biometric data
Programming: Jeremy McCarthy
Mandarin Oriental rolls out it Inner Strength Outer Strength mental wellness course to guests
Interview: Emlyn Brown
Accor’s global vice-president of wellbeing talks to Katie Barnes about business strategies following COVID
Everyone’s talking about: Local markets
How are spas adapting their business model to attract locals? And what happens when international tourists return? Spa Business magazine reports
Trends: Spa Foresight™ 20/21
Touch hunger, lung health, resilience and COVID cool spots all feature in future predictions from the Spa Business team
Sponsored: G.M. COLLIN: New partnerships
Skincare brand GM Collin is
re-energising its sales network and looking
for new distributors from across the globe
to drive its business network
Insight: Hindsight 2020
Mia Kyricos looks at the harsh lessons that spas can learn from the last year
Analysis: On your marks
Analyst Jan Freitag suggests a timescale for global hotel recovery and hotel spas
Research: Eyes on Ireland
An Irish Spa Association snapshot survey shows the impact of COVID on spas across country
Promotion: Artofcryo.com: Chill factor
Artofcryo.com provides evidence-based whole body cryotherapy solutions,
offering effective solutions for guests and an attractive ROI for investors
Fitness: Harley Pasternak
The celebrity trainer and nutritionist shares his vision of fitness and health in the age of coronavirus
Promotion: Iyashi Dôme: Optimal solution
Iyashi Dôme Japanese saunas offer a versatile treatment solution for spas searching for quality touchless treatments backed by science and Japanese technology
Finishing touch: Watch out
UK researchers launch a new study to explore how digital nature experiences can be good for us
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The
Source, which hosts an open-access online Transformation Series programme.
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-
day Living with Cancer and Beyond retreat, which will be held at Carden Park Hotel and Spa in
Cheshire, UK, between 1 and 5 September.
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated and
rebranded wellness offering called Ansana Wellness and Spa.
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
22,000 sq ft indoor-outdoor Spa at Mauna Kea as the final step in the property’s overall
renovation, which has cost more than US$180 million (€166 million, £140 mill
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
it will host the Good Spa Guide Awards 2026 during an event on 16 November at Sopwell House
Hotel in St Albans, UK.
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives, with this
percentage increasing year on year, according to a preview presentation of McKinsey’s Future of
Wellness 2026 research report.
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development of
a luxury resort by Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities
that spark joy.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider,
HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its
site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to
our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
