Thalgo & Mavala, two of the most respected brands in the beauty industry.

The Sea, a natural source of Beauty
The sea is an immense resevoir of life that contains over 500,000 aquatic species and 25,000 algae, of which less than 30 species are used today.

Forerunners of marine scientific research, the Thalgo Laboratories have aquired unique expertise in harnessing the effectiveness of marine active ingredients. By drawing on the remarkable potential of algae and focusing on natural ingredients that most adapt to the human body, Thalgo is able to offer effective and safe products with exceptional skin tolerance.

The ocean and algae, at the origin of life...
The oceans and seas cover three-quarters of the earth's surface. The omnipresent and essential water is at the origin of life on this planet. It is now believed that the first living cells were born in the ocean about 3 billion years ago in the form of single-cell blue algae, which then led the way for life to develop.

Today, algae have an enormous ecological impact as they product about one-third of the oxygen that we breathe. As for seawater, its composition has amazing similarities with our own physiology, which made scientist René Quinton remark that "our body is nothing but a marine aquarium in which billions of cells are swimming".

Algae have an immense active ingredient potential...
By taking nourishment from the ocean, algaes concentrate the properties of the marine environment up to 50,000 times and can contain one thousand times more iodine, one hundred times more calcium and ten times as much magnesium and copper than a terrestrial plant.

Behind the success of Thalgo: micronized marine algae...
This major discovery quickly became a worldwide reference in the marine treatment world. Using an exclusive manufacturing process, algae cells are exploded to release their active ingredients. The powder obtained is formed from particles that measure only about ten microns each.

This allows Thalgo to offer a natural product with rare qualities. Its theraputic and cosmetological action is remarkable. The active ingredients of algae are in a free state and the fine quality of the powder enhances skin penetration during a hot bath or application.

This particularly innovative manufacturing process made it possible to register a process patent as well as a special medical patent.

Mavala, a philosophy dedicated to care and beauty
Throughout the world and for more than 40 years, the name Mavala has become synonymous with quality thanks to its specific and high performing care and beauty products, developed in Mavala's scientific Laboratories, concentrating their efforts on innovation and search for perfection.

Mavala has many specific lines, but it is best known for nail care. It has also earned an excellent reputation for both its Eye-lite line of beauty and care products for eyes and eyelashes, and Mavalia for face care.

In perfect harmony with its existing nail and hand lines, Mavala has added exceptional Foot Products. These products answer a real demand, and permits Mavala to offer care ranging from foot to hand.

The company Mavala S.A., was founded in Switzerland, in 1958 by Mrs Madeleine Van Landeghem. All products are still developed and manufactured in Geneva (Switzerland), in conformity with the most rigorous quality standards and regulations.

Mavala in the news

Mavala wins the coveted 2006 InStyle Magazine Beauty Award for the best manicure kit on the market. Each year InStyle selects, through its readers and professional experts such as Leighton Denny and Marianne Newman, the best products of the year. View the range of Revive Manicure Kits.

S Magazine Favourite
(Originally published in July 2006)

"Mavala Nail Colour Pearl in Adelaide is a lovely colour - pretty much a Barbie pink with a hint of shimmer. The long-lasting paint produces a very professional finish that's even, smooth and glossy.

It comes off very easily with one sweep of remover and doesn't cling irritatingly to the gap in the edge of your nails for days after.

The pots are small, but personally I prefer this as it means you get to the bottom before it becomes gloopy and dry. The size is reflected in the price too, so you can try any number of colours without breaking the bank."

You can purchase Thalgo and Mavala products in the boutique.