Eau Thermale Avène Cold Cream Hand Cream

Eau Thermale Avène is a flagship dermo-cosmetic brand rooted in the therapeutic properties of thermal spring water from the village of Avène in southern France. The brand was officially launched in 1990 by Pierre Fabre Laboratories, though the site's thermal spring has been utilized for medical purposes since the 18th century.

Most Avène products are manufactured in a specialized facility located in the Avène-les-Bains region to ensure direct access to the thermal spring water, preserving its purity and mineral content for their formulations. The brand's parent company, Pierre Fabre, is one of the largest pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic groups in France, maintaining deep ties to medical research and dermatology.

Pierre Fabre remains the ultimate owner of the brand. The company is unique in its structure, being primarily owned by the Pierre Fabre Foundation, a government-recognized public-interest foundation, which ensures the company's independence and commitment to healthcare and research initiatives globally.