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Our story

It was in 1988 that the company was founded by a couple who introduced in Quebec a range of Luffa products, exfoliating natural plant sponges, as well as a small line of products with seaweed and another with goat’s milk ( shower gels, shampoos, foam baths, and moisturizing milk). Handcrafted, these products are quickly distributed in chains of pharmacies under the brand name “Princess Anouk” and the company, then named “Katouchka Natural Products”, knows a boom that leads to moving to dedicated premises in Saint -Denis-sur-Richelieu.

In 2003, the founders of “Katouchka” passed the torch to a couple who set up a strategic plan for the development of manufacturing activities. Over a period of five years, they divest themselves of the distribution and branding activities, to devote themselves to subcontracting natural and organic cosmetic products for body care. The corporation changes its name and will now be known as Dermaflore.

Over time, significant investments are made to develop several laboratories and packing rooms. A wide variety of equipment is also acquired to serve a new clientele with very diverse needs. A Research and Product Development department is created to fulfill the mission that Dermaflore has: “Innovate naturally”.

During its growth, Dermaflore obtains several certifications for the manufacture of organic products. It also implements sophisticated management and quality control systems to evolve its offer and the quality of its services. This is how Dermaflore gets recognition from her many loyal customers.

In 2018 the company continues its development with new owners who ensure the continuity of operations of the company and implement new strategies.

COMPANY HISTORY

1988

Humble beginnings

Handcrafted Luffa products are distributed in chains of pharmacies under the brand name “Princess Anouk”.
1995

New headquarters

“Katouchka Natural Products” knows a boom that leads to moving to dedicated premises in Saint -Denis-sur-Richelieu.
2003

New beginning

“Katouchka” change ownership and start the development of manufacturing, distribution and branding activities as well as subcontracting natural and organic cosmetic products for body care. Dermaflore is born.
2006

Research & Development

A Research and Product Development department is created to fulfill the mission that Dermaflore has: “Innovate naturally”.
2016

First Organic Certification

Dermaflore obtains his first certification for the manufacture of organic products. Several other organic certifications will follow in the next 2 years.
2018

New strategies

Dermaflore changes the ownership again and start implementing new growth strategies.
2019

Restructuring and improvements

The year of evaluating equipment and human resources with the aim of becoming more efficient. Dermaflore also obtains its license for the production of Natural Health Products.
2020

Acquisition of new equipment

Despite the context of COVID-19, Dermaflore is thriving and investing in new equipment.
2021

The results are shown up

The new organization and the investments of previous years allow us to increase our productivity.
Dermaflore successfully renews its Natural Health Product License.

The report broadcast in the Success Story series with Marin Puiu, the CEO of Dermaflore (in French only).

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