Institut Esthederm is a French skincare brand that applies ecobiology—a scientific approach that considers the skin as a living ecosystem—to create products that help the skin adapt and utilize its own natural resources. It is one of three brands (along with Bioderma and Etat Pur) under the parent company, NAOS.

Company Overview

Parent Company:
NAOS, a company organized as a non-profit shareholder foundation.

Founder:
Jean-Noël Thorel, a French biological pharmacist and cell specialist.

Founded:
1978.

Headquarters/Manufacturing:
All products are designed and manufactured in Aix-en-Provence, France, at the NAOS Les Laboratoires site.

Focus:
The brand focuses on “age management” and preserving skin youthfulness through a unique approach to anti-aging and sun protection, rather than just treating immediate symptoms.

Key Philosophy and Products
The brand’s core philosophy centers on a deep respect for the skin’s biology and natural mechanisms.

Ecobiology:
The core principle is to “teach the skin to use its resources and reach its full potential” by using biomimetic products that mimic the skin’s natural mechanisms.

Patented Innovations:
Institut Esthederm products feature several scientific patents and technologies, including:

Cellular Water:
A patented water that mimics the water naturally present in the skin to optimize cell function and health, replacing standard water in all formulas.

Global Cellular Protection:
An innovative approach to sun care that stimulates the skin’s natural defense mechanisms against the entire solar spectrum (UVA, UVB, visible light, infrared) rather than just blocking rays.

Lift & Repair Technology:
Targets signs of aging by boosting production of key proteins like collagen and elastin to firm and add elasticity to the skin.

Product Ranges:
The company offers a wide range of skincare products including cleansers, moisturizers, anti-aging creams, serums, and a specialized line of sun care products.