Avène - a rich history

written by: Lilly - Beauty Editorpublished on 15 Jul, 2020

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Get to know more about AvÃ¨ne

The skincare brand that we know and love actually began in a small village in Southern France known as AvÃ¨ne. Located in the Orb Valley in the centre of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Park. This location is surrounded by nature and it's picturesque environment ultimately inspired the beginnings of the AvÃ¨ne we know today.

AvÃ¨ne, at the Heart of a Natural Park

Thanks to its climatic conditions, the village of AvÃ¨ne reaps the benefits of lush vegetation as well as the influence of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Moreover, the beautifully balanced climate also features ample sunshine!

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AvÃ¨ne, Beyond Borders

It's beautiful history aside, AvÃ¨ne puts its relationship with its consumers at the forefront of their mission. Therefore, they have built a high level of trust between the Dermatological laboratories and the consumers. This trust also extends to their formulations using the pristine AvÃ¨ne Thermal Spring Water within all of their products and innovative formulas.

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The History of AvÃ¨ne

1736: Marquis de Rocozel’s horse was suffering from stubborn pruritus and was healed by the water of AvÃ¨ne. Therefore, this sparked interest in the soothing and anti-irritating properties of AvÃ¨ne Thermal Spring Water.
1743: the Orb Valley and the Sainte-Odile Spring began to receive their first patients.
1871: Burns victims from the Great Chicago Fire were treated by the properties of the AvÃ¨ne Thermal Spring Water.
1874: The Spring in AvÃ¨ne is marked as an area of public interest.
1990: Renovations on the Hydrotherapy Center take place and the AvÃ¨ne Dermatological Laboratories commence.
1993 and 2003: Production plant expansion
2004: Hydrotherapy Center expansion.
2007: The AvÃ¨ne Hydrotherapy Center attracts over 2600 patients per year who benefit from AvÃ¨ne's products that are available in close to 100 countries.