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Rene Furterer
The story starts in the picturesque town of Avène, in the South of France, along the banks of the Orb River.
1736
The therapeutic properties of Avène Thermal Spring were first discovered when a horse belonging to Marquis of Rocozels, suffering from alopecia, rolled in the water regularly to soothe its itching skin. Its been told that the horse's coat was restored to its original shiny and healthy condition.
The undeniable properties of the water lead the Marquis' to build the first Avène Thermal Spring Water baths where they welcomed the first patients suffering from atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and burns.
1743
The Montpellier Academy of Medicine, the dermatological authority of Europe, recognizes Avène Thermal Spring Water for its therapeutic properties and efficacy.
These doctors recommended Avène Thermal Spring Water, thus confirming its efficacy and contributing to its reputation.
1772
Avène's thermal spring facility is recommended by many scientific leaders in dermatology, including Jean Louis Alibert, a pioneer of dermatology.
1826
1871
The reputation of the Avène Hydrotherapy Center quickly grows and Avène Thermal Spring Water, known for its soothing properties to treat skin concerns, is declared by the French government to be of official "public benefit".
1847
Avène Hydrotherapy Center is approved for reimbursement by the French Healthcare System.
1966
Avène Hydrotherapy Center is purchased by Pierre Fabre Laboratories the second largest private pharmaceutical company in France today.
1975
1975
The first Eau Thermale Avène products are manufactured at the production site, established at the Spring to avoid moving the Water, bringing soothing benefits to the rest of the world.
1990
Not far from the old baths, a new modern day facility opens to accommodate up to 2,000 patients. The Hydrotherapy Center is connected directly to the source of the spring to ensure the quality of Avène Thermal Spring Water.
1990
Ther first available sterile, preservative-free product designed specifically for allergic skin. This unique packaging design provides skin with only essential ingredients to restore balance and preserve microflora.
2010
An addition to the Hydrotherapy Center is added on to accommodate more patients.
2004
The scientific research facility is built at the Site and conducts clincial evaluation of nearly 150 studies, research testing and scientific communication on the Water.
2007
Avène Hydrotherapy Center was the first establishment in France to receive Aquacert HACCP Thermalisme certification - emphasizes compliance with good hydrptherapy practices & requires tri-annual audits and inspections for renewal.
2010
"Eau Thermal Avène invested $39 million euros to put into place:
* Decreased city water use per metric ton of manufactured product by 73%
* reduced its CO2 emissions per metric ton of manufactured product by 52%
* ensures all energy on site is 100% hydroelectric".
2010-2016
2010
A unique microflora, Aqua. Dolomiae, which is responsible for calming itching sensations, is extracted from Avene Thermal Spring Water. Aqua. Dolomiae is extacted to develop the key ingredient, I-Modulia, in the XeraCalm A.D collection.
2013
The Avène production facility is awarded ISO 14001, an environmental management standard that guarantees the plant works to reduce its environmental impact on operations, water, energy and waste management. This certification is valid for 3 years with annual audits.
2017
Researchers from Avène Dermatological Laboratories successfully developed a second extract derived from Aqua. Dolomiae, C+-Restore a new restorative ingredient in Cicalfate+ collection.
