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Spa History
Formally recognised as being of public utitlity in 1869, La Roche-Posay became the first spa in Europe exclusively dedicated to skin disorders. The dermatological tradition at La Roche Posay spans five centuries and is based upon a unique store of knowledge and experience recognised the world over.
The properties of the hot spring at La Roche-Posay have been known to science for some time and have been the subject of several in vitro and in vivo studies using animals and humans.
The spa reached its current level of popularity in 1945. With spa treatments being reimbursed by Social Security, all of France and Europe began travelling to La Roche-Posay for their skin care needs.
Between the wars in the 1930's, many of the time's well known artistic and intellectual figures loved to "take the waters" and savour the calm and elegance in this natural setting. Some even took advantage of the experience for their work. Among them were Florence Gould, André Gide, Jean Cocteau, Jean Marais and Sacha Guitry.
THE WATERS: PROVEN EFFECTIVE
Clinical Study*
Improvement of patient's condition after taking the waters at La Roche-Posay
Improvement after taking the waters for 21 days |
Continued improvement 6 months after treatment |
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| Eczema | 64% | 56% |
| Psoriasis | 63% | 35% |
| Burns | 74% |
68% |
*Study conducted among 632 patients suffering from eczema, 302 suffereing from psoriasis and 74 burn victems in 2002 at La Roche-Porsay.
Related Study
Anti-inflammatory effects of selenium selenium :
An antioxident that limits the prodiction of free radicals and facilitates their elimination by neutralising them. found in the waters at La Roche-Porsay confirmed to J+14 on reconstituted atopic skin.
Etude Célérier, 1995
Reservations
Une eau de velours
The waters at La Roche Posay are unique in that they contain 3 trace elements that are essential for healthy skin:
Selenium selenium :
An antioxident that limits the prodiction of free radicals and facilitates their elimination by neutralising them.: An antioxidant, this element limits the production of free radicals, neutralizing them and helping the body eliminate them.
Silica: A healing agent, silical soothes damaged skin.
Calcium: Deeply nourrishes the skin and helps it regenerate.
Recognized by the French Academy of Medecine as being of public utility in 1869.
The richest in selenium selenium :
An antioxident that limits the prodiction of free radicals and facilitates their elimination by neutralising them. of all European springs.