Sothys Review

Overview

Sothys, an exclusive line of Parisian skin-care products, was created by the medical biologist Dr. Holtz over sixty years go. Named after an Egyptian star in the solar system highly regarded in ancient times, Sothys later became a family-owned business venture taking the company international in 1966 by specifically catering to beauty institutes and spas. The brand offers a full range of skin-care products from face, body, sun treatments and make-up, to the growing division that is men's skin care. With its trademark method of Digi-Esthétique® you will receive the effects of the products through a treatment of finger pressure, modeling and drainage. Currently sold in only 23 institutes and spas in the United States, Sothys offers a variety of special treatments with an emphasis on comfort and pleasure. Needless to say, Sothys is definitely a high-end luxury brand of skin care solution. Distributing to over 100 countries worldwide Sothys links part of its success to its focus on education for estheticians and therapists. Christian Garces, the key figure in bringing Sothys to the US was also a founding member of the EMDA (Esthetics Manufacturers and Distributors Alliance), a group of industry insiders focusing on esthetics in the US.

Product Details

With a combination of cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, repair, and rejuvenation Sothys offers a range of products for normal, dry, oily, sensitive, and redness-prone skin. With its alcohol-free ingredients the product claims to offer a wide range of results for its user. Made from common extracts of natural products like pears, apples, soy, and yeast the product claims to deliver a restructuring effect, although what this means is left a bit unclear. Its light fragrance and texture smooth wrinkles, a technique that contrasts with some products that create firmer skin to reduce fine lines. Other products in this specific line target other problem areas of the skin. Aimed at very specific types of skin with its unique category of skin prone to redness through fragile capillaries, it provides a highly targeted solution for skin-care.

The Good

• Professional products available for home use.
• Spa packages available with promotions on the official US website.
• While not ‘cheap’ compared to other professional lines it runs about mid-range.

The Bad

• Does not include built-in sunscreen.
• Not proven to be effective on all cases of acne.
• Fragrance of product is not preferred by some.
• Best results with regular rather than intermittent use, meaning users could find themselves paying for product indefinitely.

The Bottom Line

Visiting a Sothys spa or institute will ensure the most targeted analysis of skin type to better serve your skin care needs. Unfortunately, not everyone can make it to one of the few Sothy’s spas in the US. With regular use emphasizing cleansing your skin, Sothys products should achieve their optimal effect. Parisian experts on skin-care have been providing successful results for decades around the world. Catering to a wider variety of skin types, Sothys appeals to a relatively exclusive set of consumers. Their technique of stretching the skin rather than plumping and hydrating it is also hotly debated in certain professional skin care forums.