LA ROCHE POSAY THERMAL
SPRING WATER
LA ROCHE POSAY THERMAL
SPRING WATER
WHAT IS IT?
This thermal spring water has multiple benefits, including soothing and antioxidant properties.
Its main key feature is an exceptional balance of mineral and trace elements.
Its main key feature is an exceptional balance of mineral and trace elements.
WHERE DOES IT
COME FROM?
La Roche-Posay thermal spring water has been extensively studied. And, in 1997, scientists have discovered that it appears to be the product of a mixture of rain water percolating very slowly through chalky and selenium-rich rocks from the very old Turonian period (90 million years ago) and a very deep and ancient water (approximately 1700 years old) located in the sand of the Cenomanian period (100 million years ago).
By a phenomenon of artesianism (underground water gushing up to the surface of the soil), this deep water rises by circulating through the different geological layers of the soil. This is what makes this spring water unique in terms of physicochemical properties and clinical benefits. Each source has a specific flow and mineralization.
The water is lightly mineralized and contains calcium bicarbonate, silicates and selenium.
Selenium is a trace element involved in the activity of numerous enzymes. It plays an essential role for the body: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune system regulator.
Thanks to its specific mineral content, La Roche-Posay spring water has dermatological anti-inflammatory, healing and soothing properties.On top of that, it is very pleasant to drink as it does not have any specific taste.
By Council of State decree, the thermal spring of La Roche-Posay was declared of public interest on August 3rd, 2018*.
Protecting this precious resource should ensure its sustainability and preserve its therapeutic properties for the sake of patients as well as the interest of La Roche-Posay thermal center.
La Roche-Posay spring water is carefully protected from any pollution from its outlet to collection points, without undergoing any treatment, to preserve all its constituents and properties. It is used and drunk every day at La Roche-Posay thermal center.
*https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000037301366/
COME FROM?
La Roche-Posay thermal spring water has been extensively studied. And, in 1997, scientists have discovered that it appears to be the product of a mixture of rain water percolating very slowly through chalky and selenium-rich rocks from the very old Turonian period (90 million years ago) and a very deep and ancient water (approximately 1700 years old) located in the sand of the Cenomanian period (100 million years ago).
By a phenomenon of artesianism (underground water gushing up to the surface of the soil), this deep water rises by circulating through the different geological layers of the soil. This is what makes this spring water unique in terms of physicochemical properties and clinical benefits. Each source has a specific flow and mineralization.
The water is lightly mineralized and contains calcium bicarbonate, silicates and selenium.
Selenium is a trace element involved in the activity of numerous enzymes. It plays an essential role for the body: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune system regulator.
Thanks to its specific mineral content, La Roche-Posay spring water has dermatological anti-inflammatory, healing and soothing properties.On top of that, it is very pleasant to drink as it does not have any specific taste.
By Council of State decree, the thermal spring of La Roche-Posay was declared of public interest on August 3rd, 2018*.
Protecting this precious resource should ensure its sustainability and preserve its therapeutic properties for the sake of patients as well as the interest of La Roche-Posay thermal center.
La Roche-Posay spring water is carefully protected from any pollution from its outlet to collection points, without undergoing any treatment, to preserve all its constituents and properties. It is used and drunk every day at La Roche-Posay thermal center.
*https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000037301366/
KNOW MORE ABOUT
OUR THERMAL WATER
The thermal water has been named after its source, La Roche-Posay, a small village
of Western France, between Tours and Poitiers.
La Roche-Posay spring water undergoes more than
1000 annual checks
and is being integrated to skincare products within 7 days maximum after extraction.
THIS THERMAL WATER IS
A
FUNDAMENTAL INGREDIENT
OF LA ROCHE-POSAY SKIN
CARE PRODUCTS.
THIS
THERMAL WATER IS A
FUNDAMENTAL INGREDIENT
OF LA ROCHE-POSAY SKIN
CARE PRODUCTS.
WHAT IS IT
USED FOR?
At the thermal center, thanks to its specific mineral composition, La Roche-Posay thermal spring water
therapeutic properties
have been acknowledged for decades.
The therapeutic renown of La Roche-Posay goes back to the 17th century when Louis XIII personal physician performs his first analyses and documents his related observations.
During the 17th century, the growing notoriety was such that the French Academy of Medicine ended up sending observers to check out the “famous” thermal water. Two centuries later, Napoleon even built 2 thermal hospitals nearby to heal skin conditions of his soldiers.
La Roche-Posay station is formally recognized as being of public utility by the French Academy of Medicine in 1869, and in 1905, the first La Roche-Posay thermal center was inaugurated.
La Roche-Posay thermal center is specifically intended to manage relapsing skin conditions as well as disorders that are resisting to conventional treatments.
The therapeutic renown of La Roche-Posay goes back to the 17th century when Louis XIII personal physician performs his first analyses and documents his related observations.
During the 17th century, the growing notoriety was such that the French Academy of Medicine ended up sending observers to check out the “famous” thermal water. Two centuries later, Napoleon even built 2 thermal hospitals nearby to heal skin conditions of his soldiers.
La Roche-Posay station is formally recognized as being of public utility by the French Academy of Medicine in 1869, and in 1905, the first La Roche-Posay thermal center was inaugurated.
La Roche-Posay thermal center is specifically intended to manage relapsing skin conditions as well as disorders that are resisting to conventional treatments.
THE BENEFICE OF THE
THERMAL SPRING WATER
WHY DO DERMS
RECOMMEND IT?
It enables the management of numerous inflammatory skin conditions, such as:
Fundamental and clinical research related to La Roche-Posay thermal water efficacy in skin condition management has been published in numerous international dermatology journals and presented at international dermatology congresses.
By providing access to clinical data obtained through partnerships with research institutes, universities and hospital units, La Roche-Posay managed to convince healthcare professionals of the effectiveness of its thermal spring water; consequently leading to its integrated use in current dermatology practice.
- cutaneous after-effects of cancer treatments (scars, skin dryness, oedema, mobility, pain, etc.).
- eczema and/or atopic dermatitis,
- psoriasis,
- scars and sequelae of burn wounds,
- itchy skin rashes (i.e. prurit, prurigos).
Fundamental and clinical research related to La Roche-Posay thermal water efficacy in skin condition management has been published in numerous international dermatology journals and presented at international dermatology congresses.
By providing access to clinical data obtained through partnerships with research institutes, universities and hospital units, La Roche-Posay managed to convince healthcare professionals of the effectiveness of its thermal spring water; consequently leading to its integrated use in current dermatology practice.
DID YOU
KNOW?
EVERY YEAR, MORE THAN 7,000 PATIENTS ARE WELCOMED
TO THE THERMAL CENTER BY A TEAM OF 6 PERMANENT DERMATOLOGISTS.
WHY AND HOW DO
WE USE IT AT LA ROCHE-POSAY?
For on-the-go use, you can also find the La Roche-Posay thermal water as a mist. It can
easily be used on all body area.
This naturally antioxidant spring thermal water with soothing, anti-irritant, softening and protective properties can be used by the whole family, and even on newborns and pregnant women.
It soothes everyday irritation and reduces overheating sensation.
It has also been included into the galenic of a wide range of dermocosmetics dedicated to the most sensitive skins.
This naturally antioxidant spring thermal water with soothing, anti-irritant, softening and protective properties can be used by the whole family, and even on newborns and pregnant women.
It soothes everyday irritation and reduces overheating sensation.
It has also been included into the galenic of a wide range of dermocosmetics dedicated to the most sensitive skins.
PRODUCTS WITH LA ROCHE-POSAY THERMAL SPRING WATER
