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Beauty Secrets from the Sea

It was the therapeutic powers of the ocean that brought way to the Phytomer concept and philosophy of “Beauty Through Health”. Jean Gedouin, who personally discovered the curative elements of seawater, founded Phytomer, literally meaning “plant of the sea”, over 35 years ago. He reclaimed his health after curing himself of gout by drinking a seawater solution on a daily basis for two weeks. This recovery inspired him to further research vital sea elements. In 1971, after working with a chemist at a French University, Phytomer’s first product was born: Oligomer®. Oligomer®, meaning “little sea”, is a patented freeze-dried seawater concentrate that still exists as the foundation of the Phytomer line.

Seawater is a genuine natural physiological serum that contains all naturally occurring indexed minerals and trace elements known to man. Seawater and blood plasma have a very similar chemical composition. So close in fact, white blood cells continue to live in seawater whereas they die in any other medium. These elements found in seawater act as catalysts for vital body functions.

With Phytomer’s choice of freeze-drying, it is possible to suspend the natural concentration these trace elements locked inside. This process ensures the integrity of seawater is maintained until it is reconstituted. The reactivated seawater is just as fresh for you as it is from the coast of Phytomer's headquarters in Saint-Malo, France.

Welcome to the world of Phytomer, encouraging health where life began - at the cellular level. The Phytomer method encompasses a carefully designed treatment program to individualize the needs of each person using skin care, body care, thalassotherapy, solar products and dietary supplements. Through this avenue, we are able to offer balance and harmony to the body, which gives way to a new sense of beauty and well-being.

Phytomer uses state of the art processing, preservation and extraction techniques. For example, Phytomer is the only known cosmetic manufacturer in the world producing its seaweeds and seawater through lyophilization (a freeze drying process). This superior method of conservation preserves the delicate structure, physiology and composition of fresh products, which produces a unique and effective product line. Clients know they are receiving the most efficient, treatment oriented products on the market today. Phytomer’s standards are among the strictest in the world for purity and effectiveness, and all products are subject to considerable testing to ensure they meet these standards before being released in the market.