Jacques Courtin-Clarins has always been known for his vision and unique thinking. In 1954 the French born medical student decided to transform the lives of women by creating an innovative range of skin care products using purely natural ingredients. Having a good understanding of the needs and desires of women, Jacques Courtin-Clarins knew of the female wish to be desirable balanced with the want to be natural and respect the planet. After extensive research he launched his own company, which today specializes in skin and hair care products, perfumes and also a range of women's clothing. The products became an immediate success, proving that Courtin-Clarins truly understood what women want. The Clarins Group has gone from strength to strength ever since and in the early nineties became the European leader in skin care products.