French natural dermo-cosmetics, reinvented since 1840.
COTTAN embodies the art of exceptional skincare born from the vision of a pioneering apothecary—a rare sensoriality, an efficacy rooted in the science of life, refined from generation to generation. Defy trends, embrace classics.
Your favorite routines
Make every product an authentic, timeless experience.
Since 1840Each of Dr. J.-F. Cottan's formulas is a source code: precise, scholarly, and sensitive, challenging its era.
This heritage is our raw material, rich in meaning and science.
The Senior Scientific Pharmacistis refusing to choose between what heals and what moves us—because beauty is a discipline of the mind, sensuality is the accomplice of the intellect, and a formula that lasts is the only form of luxury that matters.
French beauty has its secrets. We are the heirs to them.
Ganaël Bascoul - Re-founder of COTTAN
1: Clean
2: Exfoliate
3: Nourish
4: Moisturize
5: Essential
Since 1840
With the help of experts and genealogists, we traced the epic history of the Cottan company, uncovering the secrets of this pioneering enterprise.
As early as 1840, Jean-François Arsène Cottan rethought the composition of hygiene products to eliminate all harmful substances and make every act of personal hygiene a moment of care in its own right, with the utmost respect for the biology of the skin, thanks to his surprisingly modern approach to formulation.
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Today
In order to meet the needs of today's women in terms of formulation and naturalness, COTTAN has been reborn to offer them a whole new face of beauty, combining tradition and modernity.
By rewriting these forgotten classics, to enhance their cosmetic virtues and unparalleled sensoriality, we hope to surprise, astonish, and pamper the future customers of this new golden age.
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An unparalleled routine
A discovery box of travel-size products so you can try all our classics at home or on the other side of the world. Ready to set sail for new horizons?
The New Art of Formulation
The wording in question
Concerns raised by the eco-toxicity of beauty products for women and their environment require us to rethink our approach to formulation.
The art of synthesis
Drawing on natural formulations from the 19th century, COTTAN rewrites them in light of modern dermo-cosmetic science to create a unique skincare experience.
Science and the senses
The effectiveness of all our formulations is tested according to the highest standards, without ever neglecting fragrance and sensory appeal, in order to combine pleasure with visible results every day.
"Applied to a cotton pad in the morning to wake up the skin, and in the evening as the final step in your makeup removal routine, vinegar restores radiance to the face with ease."
— Le Monde
"Elegant gifts that will hit the mark."
— VANITY FAIR
"His innovative concept, ahead of its time in promoting clean beauty, was a resounding success. However, Cottan fell into obscurity during the interwar period. Until he came back to life in 2021. It's a crazy story, but a beautiful one!"
— Beauty Toaster
"It is this art of formulation, which we would today describe as "clean," that the young entrepreneur is now showcasing in his first Arsène collection, which revisits the best-sellers of the 19th century for sensitive skin."
— cosmetic magazine
The world's first brand certified 100% CLEAN BEAUTY by the independent international laboratory Biorus. Link to the audit method.
Over 200 reviews with an average rating of 5 stars and the "Diamond Transparency" label verified by the independent website Judge.me
