Laboratoires Jerodia

What Laboratoires Jerodia does

Laboratoires Jérodia is a privately held French group headquartered in Mercuès, in the Lot department of southwestern France, founded in 1993 by Thierry Logre. The company formulates, manufactures, and distributes certified organic cosmetics, dermo-cosmetics, and natural food supplements under seven proprietary brands: Phyt's (bio-cosmetic active skincare for beauty institutes, acquired 2004), Phyt's Organic Make-up, Bionatural (Provence-based sensory body care, acquired 2008), Gamarde (dermo-cosmetics with Gamarde-les-Bains thermal water, launched 2007), Françoise Morice (Paris luxury cosmetics with the Kinéplastie® manual method, acquired 2012), B-Home (indoor wellness products, launched 2011), and Institut Jérodia (food supplements for natural health practitioners, founded 1993).

The group operates 8,000+ m² of vertically integrated production across two sites in Caillac and Crayssac, with 14 production and conditioning lines covering lotions, creams, powders, gels, balms, soaps, and color cosmetics, plus 4,500+ m² of storage capacity. R&D centers on phytotherapy, aromatherapy, and certified organic formulation, yielding 200+ certified organic and 100% natural origin formulations. Manufacturing operates under ISO 9001, GMP/bonnes pratiques de fabrication, and Cosmebio charter compliance, with ISO 14001 environmental certification in progress. Exclusive proprietary assets include the Naturo-Esthétique® methodology, the Kinéplastie® treatment method, and Eau de Gamarde recognized by the French Academy of Medicine.

The business operates three revenue streams: (1) own-brand sales through a multi-channel distribution network of 3,600+ professional clients across 40+ countries, with dedicated commercial teams organized by brand and channel (beauty institutes and spas for Phyt's/Bionatural, pharmacies and parapharmacies for Gamarde, organic stores, and natural health practitioners for Institut Jérodia); (2) private label/contract manufacturing (façonnage) for third-party brands seeking organic cosmetics production capabilities; and (3) branded professional training programs delivered at the Caillac training center and internationally. The group employs 160-200 collaborators and complements physical distribution with digital tools including the Befull By Phyt's booking agenda (2016) and Phyts App mobile application (2017).

Name

Laboratoires Jerodia

Legal name

Laboratoires Jérodia

Website

https://laboratoires-jerodia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Laboratoires Jérodia is a privately held French manufacturer of certified organic cosmetics and natural food supplements, operating seven brands (Phyt's, Gamarde, Bionatural, Françoise Morice, B-Home, Institut Jérodia) distributed through 3,600+ professional clients across 40+ countries, with in-house production and private label services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mercuès

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Own brand cosmetics and food supplements sales: Formulation and production of certified organic cosmetics and natural food supplements under proprietary brands (Phyt's, Bionatural, Gamarde, Françoise Morice, B-Home, Institut Jérodia). Distribution through beauty institutes, pharmacies, and organic stores.
2. Private label / contract manufacturing: Custom formulation and manufacturing services for third-party brands seeking organic and natural cosmetics. Includes formulation, packaging selection, manufacturing, conditioning, regulatory files, and quality controls.
3. Professional training services: Training programs for beauty professionals on brand-specific protocols, product usage, and care techniques. Provided in Caillac, throughout France, and internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Laboratoires Jérodia formulates, manufactures, and distributes certified organic cosmetics and natural food supplements under proprietary brands (Phyt's, Bionatural, Gamarde, Françoise Morice, B-Home, Institut Jérodia). The company operates its own production facilities in France, sells through beauty institutes, pharmacies, and organic stores, and offers private-label contract manufacturing and professional training services for beauty therapists and pharmacists.

Product overview

Laboratoires Jerodia is a 100% French group operating in the natural cosmetics and beauty aesthetics sector, founded in 1993 and headquartered in the Lot region. The company operates three main activity areas: formulation and production of certified organic cosmetics and natural food supplements (own brands and private label), consulting distribution through specialized retail networks, and professional training. The portfolio comprises seven core brands: PHYT'S (bio-cosmetic active skincare for beauty institutes, founded 1972), PHYT'S ORGANIC MAKE-UP (first entirely certified organic makeup line), BIONATURAL (sensory body care and Spa treatments from Provence), B-HOME (indoor wellness products for home ambiance), GAMARDE (active dermo-cosmetics using Gamarde thermal water and Argan oil), FRANÇOISE MORICE (Paris luxury cosmetics with exclusive Kinéplastie method), and INSTITUT JÉRODIA (natural food supplements for health practitioners). Additionally, the group offers private labeling/façonnage contract manufacturing services and branded professional training programs. All products are manufactured in the company's two production sites in the Lot (Caillac and Crayssac) totaling over 8,000 m², with distribution reaching more than 40 countries internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phyt's: Bio-cosmétique active brand founded in 1972 by a naturopath and an esthetician. Specialist of beauty institutes offering Naturo-Esthétique® using aromatherapy and phytotherapy. Certified Bio and d'origine naturelle products.
• Phyt's Organic Make-up
• Bionatural
• B-Home
• Gamarde
• Françoise Morice
• Institut Jérodia

Products and services

• Phyt's Bio-cosmetic active skincare brand founded in 1972, specializing in professional cabin care products and certified organic retail cosmetics for beauty institutes and spas using Naturo-Esthétique aromatherapy and phytotherapy principles.
• Phyt's Organic Make-up

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 3,600 professional clients served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phyt's Australia (phyts.com.au)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Phyt's distributor in Australia representing the brand in the Australian beauty institute market
• Phyt's China (phyts-cn.com)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Phyt's distributor in China serving the growing demand for certified organic beauty products in Asian markets
• CJMB CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhyt's distributor in Canada serving the North American market
• Phyt's Finland and Hoitolatukku FinlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple distribution partners in Finland serving the Nordic market
• Phyt's Bio HungarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Phyt's distributor in Hungary
• Voisa MacedoniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhyt's distributor in Macedonia
• Phyt's Organic New ZealandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Phyt's Organic distributor in New Zealand
• Phyt's PolandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhyt's distributor in Poland
• Gamarde Romania and Beauty House RomaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple distribution partners for Gamarde brand in Romania including Gamarde Romania official site and Beauty House
• Aroma-Phyts Russia and Esthet RussiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple partners distributing Phyt's and Gamarde brands in Russia
• Gamarde SloveniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Gamarde distributor in Slovenia
• Phyt's SwitzerlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Phyt's distributor in Switzerland
• Emmanuelf Hong KongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner in Hong Kong for Phyt's brand
• Phyt's JapancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Phyt's distributor in Japan serving the Asian market
• Provinat and Icaria SpaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple distribution partners in Spain for Phyt's brand
• French Beauty Institutes NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of over 70 beauty institutes and spas across France distributing Phyt's, Bionatural, Françoise Morice and other brands
• Ecoemballages (CITEO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhyt's is a member of Ecoemballages (now CITEO) for packaging recycling and environmental responsibility
• PEFC Certified Forest PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable forest management ensuring printed materials come from responsibly managed forests
• Burkina Faso Shea Butter SuppliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFair trade partnership for shea butter sourcing from Burkina Faso supporting local agriculture and organic farming

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caudalie: French natural skincare brand built around vinotherapy and plant actives, sold through pharmacies, spas, and own retail. Directly comparable to Jérodia on French naturals positioning, pharmacy distribution, and spa channels.
• Melvita: French organic beauty specialist with certified-bio formulations, distribution in organic retail and pharmacies, and a strong international footprint. Highly comparable to Jérodia on organic certification, channel mix, and product breadth.
• Nuxe: French dermo-cosmetic and natural-origin skincare brand with strong pharmacy channel presence and growing international reach. Comparable to Jérodia's Gamarde brand on the dermo-cosmetic positioning in pharmacies.
• Léa Nature: French family-owned group operating multiple certified-organic beauty, hygiene, and food brands (including Natessance and So'Bio Étic). Highly comparable to Jérodia on multi-brand certified-organic portfolio, French heritage, and owner-operator model.
• Weleda: Swiss natural and organic cosmetics plus anthroposophic medicines group, with deep expertise in plant-based formulation, certified natural ingredients, and global distribution through pharmacies and natural product channels — directly comparable to Jérodia's Phyt's and Gamarde offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Yves Rocher: Iconic French botanical beauty group with vertically integrated manufacturing, a sprawling brand portfolio, and significant global retail. Comparable to Jérodia on French heritage, botanical sourcing, and channel breadth but at a much larger scale.
• Clarins: Family-controlled French premium beauty group with plant-extract-led formulations and significant institute/spa presence (Clarins Spa). Comparable to Jérodia on French family ownership, plant-based formulation heritage, and institute channels.
• L'Occitane en Provence: Larger publicly listed French natural beauty group with broad global retail and a portfolio of botanical-led skincare brands. Highly comparable to Jérodia on French naturals positioning, channel architecture, and category mix, but operates at substantially greater scale.
• Pierre Fabre (Dermo-Cosmétique): Large French pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic group whose brands (Avène, Ducray, Klorane, A-Derma) compete in the same pharmacy and sensitive-skin channels as Gamarde. Comparable on channel and dermatological positioning, though at much greater scale and pharmaceutical rigor.

Emerging players

• Sanoflore (L'Oréal): French certified-organic beauty brand now owned by L'Oréal, distributed via organic stores and pharmacies. Comparable to Jérodia's organic brands on certifier positioning (Cosmebio/Ecocert), pharmacy/organic channel mix, and bio formulation emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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