Since 1950, the Mustela brand has continued to develop innovative products in order to anticipate the specific needs of the fragile skin of newborns, babies and children, as well as mothers-to-be and new mothers.
With more than 40 products in its ranges, Mustela is establishing itself as the indisputable skincare expert for babies and mothers-to-be. Today, Mustela is the number one baby care and stretch marks brand in European pharmacies*.
*Source : IMS in European pharmacies (France, Italy, Spain, Belgium et Poland), CAM October 2010 - volume.
The history of a legendary product: 1950, the birth of Mustela Cleansing Lotion
In 1950, Paul Berthomé, the father of the current chairman, joined forces with a pharmacist and Expanscience Laboratories was born. By talking to mothers, they became aware that there was no alternative to soap when it came to baby hygiene, even though it was known to be drying and harsh on the skin.
At the time, the hygiene and skincare routine was time-consuming, whereas women’s lives were becoming increasingly modern. To protect their baby’s delicate skin, at each diaper change they had to add: soap, water, sweet almond oil and talc. The two men thus formulated a revolutionary “2-in-1” product, an emulsion combining cleansing properties and softening qualities.
The first cleansing lotion in Europe dedicated to baby hygiene appeared in 1950. Its texture, gentleness and distinctly recognizable scent have become a symbol of early childhood.
Ever since, Mustela has been taking into account new scientific advances and continually updating its formulas for the benefit of babies, their mothers and healthcare professionals. Assuming the role of a pioneer, Mustela is behind numerous innovations that have marked the everyday lives of mothers and their babies in terms of skincare and skin conditions.
The Mustela brand today offers a complete line of products to meet not only the specific needs of the fragile skin of newborns, babies and children, but also those of mothers-to-be and new mothers:
- Mustela 9 Months: accompanies the changes in women’s skin during pregnancy and after giving birth
- Mustela Bébé: for daily hygiene, diaper change, bath time and skin protection
- Mustela Dermo-Pediatrics: a targeted answer to common skin problems of infants, babies and children
- Mustela Sun Protection: sun protection for the delicate and immature skin of babies and children
Mustela continues to accompany mothers by creating moments of tenderness and a special relationship with their little ones.
Mustela: an indispensable sign of love from a mother to her baby.
Expanscience Laboratories
Our Mission: “Providing Health and Better Well-being”
Since its creation in 1950, Expanscience Laboratories has been initiating the launch of innovative products in the health and enhanced well-being markets and developing know-how in the realm of Dermo-Cosmetics, Dermatology and Cosmetic Active Ingredients.
Moreover, Expanscience Laboratories holds a leading position with Mustela Bébé as the leader in skincare products for babies sold in European pharmacies.
Finally, Expanscience Laboratories benefits from solid assets in the area of Research and Development due to its Research and Development Centre, whose work has enabled the company to file more than 50 patents over the last decade.
Expertise
Over 50 Years of Expertise
Since 1950, Mustela has expressed its expertise through the development of products specially formulated for newborns, babies and children. More recently, Mustela has expanded its knowledge of skin care to provide products for mothers-to-be.
The challenge for any company committed to growth is to have a vision for the future, while always being aware of its roots. For the past fifty years, Laboratories Expanscience has steadfastly applied this golden rule. Since its beginning, the independent French Group Laboratories Expanscience has marketed dermo-cosmetic products as well as pharmaceutical specialties.
