Jean d'Arcel has seen permanent growth since its foundation in 1960. This has been driven by the continuous search for new and innovative ingredients to keep its products and treatments at the forefront of known technology.
Continuous Growth
1960 Founded by Paul Sergeant as a sales company for decorative cosmetics and perfume in Paris.
1976 Move to Kehl / Rhine, Germany
1980 Expansion into America Middle and Far East
1996 New R+D centre. GMP as standard
2004 Jean d’Arcel launches in the UK
2005 New Headquarters becomes operational
Ingredient technology leads
product development
1980’s Evening primrose oil and borage oil.
First to use Sea Buckthorn Oil (rich in Vitamins A, C E soothing, regenerative + UV protection)
1990’s Stabilised Vitamin C for effective delivery to the skin.
Nano technology for effective penetration of active agents in de-tox and anti-ageing line Miratense Combination of Coenzyme Q10 + O2
2000 Sun Care with anti sun allergy protection
2004 Renovar anti-ageing with Agirelene & Myoxinol “botox in a bottle” muscle relaxants Multibalance Phytohormone treatments (Iris Isoflavones)
2005 Ayurveda. Collection Caviar with spring sea water. Re-launch Vitamin C. Extra stability: enzyme release.
Chocolate range in Autumn 2005.
