"Rather than over-treating the skin, it must learn how to function properly."

Spurred on by this philosophical commitment, French pharmacist and biologist Jean-Noël Thorel created Naos: a cohesive ensemble of brands inspired by the skin. Learn more about NAOS.

Ecobiology: at the heart of NAOS approach

NAOS is a purpose-driven company with a mission, inspired by a claimed humanist utopia.NAOS sees the skin as a living ecosystem that constantly interacts with its environment and that changes over time. Ecobiology was born from this dynamic vision: radically different to traditional cosmetics, this scientific approach is based on respect for the skin and knowledge of its biology.

A contraction of the words "ecosystem" and "biology", this positive approach that respects your skin is based on the idea that the ecosystems of our skin (biology, physiology), of individuals (lifestyle) and of our planet are inextricably linked and interact with one another. Based on these principles, we help the skin to adapt to its environment and to draw on its own resources to act on the causes of its imbalances, in order to recover its natural functions.

Born from and rooted in this ecobiological approach, BIODERMA, Institut Esthederm and Etat Pur are 3 brands inspired by NAOS philosophy and all share the same scientific and human requirements.

Care first. Our shared objective.

BIODERMA is part of NAOS universal ambition and has made a specific commitment to make dermatology accessible to the widest possible public, with care and attention, remaining attentive to all skin sensitivities.

At BIODERMA, we are passionate about caring for, supporting and improving the quality of life of each individual. We are constantly looking to innovate to offer effective dermatological solutions that truly respect the skin and that are easy to use on a daily basis.
Our approach, put simply and in two words, is "care first". We begin by taking care of the skin, and by caring for skin, we hope to do more, in our own humble way.

To serve healthy skin

Each day, the skin must adapt to its environment, which affects its balance and health. Pollution, weather conditions, UV rays, illness, medicated treatments, ageing... All these factors weaken and unbalance the skin, exceeding its natural self-defences.

It becomes more sensitive, more reactive. Marks, redness and irritation can appear. Each person's skin reacts in its own way, depending on its DNA.

Beyond these symptoms, ecobiology considers the individual's overall environment. As a brand that is founded on ecobiology, BIODERMA draws on all its expertise in skin biology and ecosystem intelligence to understand all the types of skin sensitivity and its continuous interactions, and to provide a response that is tailored to each skin disfunction.
At BIODERMA, biology is at the service of dermatology, at the service of health.

An innovative approach: positive formulation

Without going against natural chemistry, our formulation science is based on a positive approach: accurately and rigorously selecting ingredients that are tailored to the target and usage, and at the right dose for healthy skin. To ensure lasting efficacy that respects even the most sensitive skin, we believe that the skin's entire ecosystem must be taken into account.

Going beyond symptoms to act on the causes of skin imbalances

To give skin the means to become lastingly stronger and to better adapt to its environment. To do so, we select pure, high-quality molecules with a targeted biological mechanism
of action.

Taking inspiration from life and the skin's natural biology

To give skin the means to become lastingly stronger and to better adapt to its environment. To do so, we select pure, high-quality molecules with a targeted biological mechanism
of action.

Considering the ecosystem of all skin

To give skin the means to become lastingly stronger and to better adapt to its environment. To do so, we select pure, high-quality molecules with a targeted biological mechanism
of action.

Reinforce the skin's natural mechanisms

To give skin the means to become lastingly stronger and to better adapt to its environment. To do so, we select pure, high-quality molecules with a targeted biological mechanism
of action.

Our Commitments For Healthy Skin