GlobalSpa
25-May-2026
Sothys elevates professional skincare through French excellence, advanced cosmetic science, and luxurious treatment rituals
The French really know a thing or two about beauty because they have never separated skincare from medicine. What this means in practice is that they lean on products or brands that are formulated alongside dermatologists, clinically tested, non-comedogenic and environmentally conscious.
Banking on this French practice is Sothys, a luxury French professional skincare and spa brand that vividly lives by the brand’s iconic philosophy, Le Fil de Vie, which means preserving the skin’s natural youth reserves through a synergy of professional treatments and homecare rituals.
AN INTRODUCTION: Built exclusively for beauty institutes and spas, Sothys was founded in 1946 by Dr Hotz, a visionary in spa and beauty treatments. Acquired by the Mas family in 1966, the professional spa brand today is present in over 120 countries with 15,000 professional points of sale worldwide. A name synonymous with luxury skincare, it is trusted by beauty institutes, luxury spas, clinics, and hospitality destinations globally!
THE AIM: Staying rooted in its philosophy of advanced skincare science, sensorial luxury and professional expertise, Sothys believes skincare should go beyond surface beauty and become a complete professional treatment experience that offers:
Scientific Innovation
Professional Treatment Rituals
Sensorial Skincare
Skin Wellness
Responsible Beauty and
Environmental Consciousness
ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & HIGH-PERFORMANCE FORMULATIONS
The formulations are developed at the SOREDEC Advanced Research Laboratory in France by biologists, chemists, pharmacists and beauty therapists and each formula is built around four pillars: Sensoriality, Naturalness, Safety and Efficiency.
The brand is also recognised for developing proprietary patented active ingredients inspired by nature and Les Jardins Sothys botanical gardens. The key innovations include: Patented 1055 Boletus Extract, Organic Elderberry Extract, Organic Rowan Berry Peptides, White Nettle Extract, Flax Seed Extract, Birch Sap, Saffron Flower Extract and Sothys Rose Stem Cells. These ingredients power the brand’s anti-ageing, hydration, glow, and high-performance skincare ranges.
THE PROFESSIONAL TREATMENTS
Sothys is globally recognised for its luxury wellness, professional treatment rituals and signature protocols. Some of the key treatment philosophies include the Digi-Esthétique massage method, advanced institute facial treatments, intensive skin correction rituals, personalised skin diagnosis, customised beauty prescriptions and sensory wellness protocols.
RESPONSIBLE BEAUTY
Sustainability and responsible beauty are actively woven into the fabric of the French luxury skincare brand — from formulation to manufacturing to packaging to environmental initiatives. Over 95% of packaging is sustainably sourced from Europe, the brand has reduced plastic usage across packaging and completely eliminated the use of PVC. Furthermore, refill systems are encouraged for luxury skincare lines and most formulations are vegan. The brand also invests 1% of its revenue into maintaining Les Jardins Sothy and partners with Plastic Bank to offset plastic usage and T?naka for coral reef restoration projects.
WHO IS SOTHYS FOR?
With growing demand for, luxury professional skincare, spa-led wellness experiences, high-performance anti-ageing, clean and responsible beauty, and advanced facial treatments,
The brand is ideal for:
Luxury hotels and spas
Premium spas
Wellness destinations
Professional skincare clinics
High-end hospitality partners
Sothys is a premium French professional skincare brand that brings together French Luxury + Advanced Skincare Science + Professional Spa Expertise.
