Our Story
At the Root of Better Hair. Since 1883.
One Formula Started It All
Before there was Biophytum, there was La Lotion Triomphante.
Developed by Dr. Marteyl in Montpellier in 1883, it was created to care for the scalp. At a time when French pharmacy and botanical science were flourishing, he combined fluid sulfur with 13 medicinal plants in a formula designed to help purify, rebalance and soothe scalps prone to discomfort.
The original label carried a simple promise:
"Au secours de vos cheveux."
"To the rescue of your hair."
More than 140 years later, La Lotion Triomphante remains the heart of Biophytum, inspiring every product, every ritual and every innovation that has followed.
Dermo-Botanical Expertise
Since 1883, Biophytum has combined botanical knowledge with pharmaceutical thinking to develop formulas dedicated to the scalp.
Our dermo-botanical expertise lies in understanding the scalp, selecting every ingredient for a purpose and combining them into formulas designed to work together.
Rather than relying on a single hero ingredient, every Biophytum formula brings together carefully selected botanical extracts with scientifically recognised actives, each chosen for a specific purpose within the formulation.
The result is a collection of efficacious scalp treatments developed to help purify, rebalance, protect and support the scalp's natural function—creating the ideal environment for stronger roots and healthier-looking hair.
Trust Earned Over Generations
The greatest proof of Biophytum is found in the people who continue to use it.
For decades, La Lotion Triomphante has been recommended by hairdressers, trusted by pharmacists and passed from one generation to the next.
Some customers have used the formula for more than twenty years. Others discovered it through a parent, a grandparent or a trusted salon.
Trust isn't claimed. It's earned—one customer, one recommendation and one generation at a time.
A New Chapter
In 2026, I became the owner of Biophytum. People often ask me why. The answer began long before I knew the brand existed. For years, I experienced recurring scalp flare-ups myself. Later, my children began dealing with flaky scalps too. Like many parents, I asked hairdressers what they recommended. Most of the time, the answer was the same: try the pharmacy.
After more than twenty years working in beauty, I found that surprising. We spend so much time talking about hair, yet the scalp—the foundation of healthy hair—rarely received the same attention.
When I discovered Biophytum, I realised this way of thinking wasn't new. In 1883, Dr. Marteyl had already placed the scalp at the centre of hair care. That philosophy felt just as relevant today as it did more than a century ago.
Today, Biophytum is simply part of how my family washes our hair. It started as a search for a solution, but it quickly became something much more.
Since acquiring the brand, the most rewarding part hasn't been relaunching it. It's been meeting the people using it.
I've spoken with customers who have relied on La Lotion Triomphante for decades. I've heard stories of parents introducing it to their children, and of hairdressers who were genuinely pleased to see the brand return because they had trusted it for years.
Those conversations have reminded me that we're not simply developing products. We're helping people feel more confident in their own hair and happier with the person they see in the mirror.
That's why my role isn't simply to preserve Biophytum's heritage. It's to build on it.
To continue innovating, help more people rethink the way they wash their hair, and bring Biophytum's scalp-first philosophy to a new generation.
Because everyone deserves to look in the mirror and like what they see.
Jenny
Owner, Biophytum