Beauty

The history of DECLÉOR begins with a woman – Solange Dessimoulie, now head of customer services. In the early 1970s, she came to Paris to study to be a beautician. After many encounters and experiences with the biggest names in cosmetology, and driven by enthusiasm, she started to envisage creating her own brand of cosmetics.

A team soon formed around the company: a doctor, Georges Dussert, and a teacher of shiatsu, Aline Despesse. Their contribution would strengthen the brand’s comprehensive approach to beauty and extend its expertise.

However, the truly decisive encounter took place in 1978, when Caroline Colliard joined the adventure. This long collaboration gave birth to a complete range of products made the Essential Oils, free of colouring agents and preservatives, and 100% natural. An exceptional aromatherapist and physiotherapists, Caroline Collard was the founder of the first aromatherapy and beauty centre in Paris and worked with Marguerite Maury, a renowned aromatherapist from across the Atlantic.
 
The creation of a unique concept
Through her many journeys to Egypt, Caroline Colliard refined her knowledge of embalming techniques and devoted her life to understanding the effects of Essential Oils on cell preservation.
 
This led to the concept of the DECLÉOR AROMA DUO. The principle of the duo is to split a beauty routine into two complementary steps. An AROMESSENCE™ is applied to treat, purify and balance the skin thanks to the curative properties of the Essential Oils, then goes on to enhance the effects of the phyto-therapy products applied afterwards.