Biotherm
Product Overview
Originally started in France, Biotherm was an independent company that began following the discovery that a specific type of fermented bacteria that grows in the mineral-rich waters of that country (called Vitreoscella Ferment) produces a smoothing and balancing effect on human skin.
Biotherm has produced many products. Hydra-Deto2X, one of the products, consist of a proprietary compound called OxyDetox Complex. It helps to reduce dark circles and puffins. But Biotherm does not unveil what this component complex contains, nor does it mention any research proving that it in fact encourages the retention of oxygen in the skin or any detoxification effect that could reduce dark circles or puffiness. Likewise, the Lift Eye Contour, which claims to diminish crow’s feet and fine lines, its explanation does not give you the information as to how the promises that it can reduce crow’s feet, without any description of how the formula will fulfill this. In fact, other than the company’s unproved Vitreoscella Ferment.
After a moderate degree of success, Cosmetic giant L’Oreal purchased Biotherm, which now owns and controls the distribution of the Biotherm brand. Biotherm currently offers many different formulas to promote treatment of the eye area, but curiously enough does not offer these formulas together in any sort of grouping that would help keep costs low for the consumer. Biotherm Lift Eye Contour claims to reduce crow’s feet and fine lines and Hydra-Deto2X promises to diminish dark circles and puffiness.
The Good
- Company has a exceptional story of its founding.
- It offers a patented and proprietary ingredient for the skin (Vitreoscella Ferment).
The Bad
- Biotherm does not offer an eye treatment system; products must be purchased individually.
- Web site does not give any scientific information about components or effects.
- It does not provide nay information about the components in its products.
- No free trial of products is available.
Dos And Don’ts
You can try the products but there are no evidence that they really work. The Biotherm web site is attractive and fairly easy to navigate. Products are categorized by their main function, and the descriptions are clear. But there is no information available on the components in any of its eye treatment formulas.
Also, the web site does not post any scientific references on Vitreoscella Ferment or any confirmation for its positive effects on the skin.
The company has a fair reputation and you can try the products if you want.
Final Comment
Biotherm was originally started in France by an independent company that began following the discovery that a specific type of fermented bacteria that grows in the mineral-rich waters of that country (called Vitreoscella Ferment) produces a smoothing and balancing effect on human skin. Although its association with L’Oreal is impressive, it does not answer many questions which arouse in a general consumer’s mind.