More than 40 years ago, in 1962, a well-known cosmetologist in France, Maria Gallan, created a mask from a mixture of powders of various minerals for deeper penetration of drugs into the skin, which gave an exceptional lifting effect and showed excellent modeling results. So the modeling mask was born. It is with this mask that the story of the brand Maria Galland begins, today recognized on the world market as luxury cosmetics, developed and manufactured in its own laboratories in France, Germany and Switzerland. In autumn 2010, the Maria Galland brand celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Middle East. This was an excellent opportunity to meet and talk about her success story with Bruce Bono, Middle East and Asia Country Manager.
Bruce, what, in your opinion, is the secret of the popularity of Maria Galland products in different markets of the world, and especially in the UAE?
The most important thing is the unsurpassed quality, time-tested, as well as specialized lines for use by professionals in beauty salons and spas, as well as at home. Since 1978, Maria Gallan has been producing in her factory a professional range of products under the brand name Maria Galland. At the same time, the "Traditional Care Line" appeared, developed in a French laboratory and still popular today. Since 1981, Maria Galland has been collaborating with a German pharmaceutical group, and from then on all products undergo strict quality control in Germany.
In 1991, the Swiss branch of the company creates the Emphytheosis line. These are high-tech biotechnology products, a new generation of skin care products that include plant cells and the exclusive, patented component of the glycingen-super moisturizing complex, which gives an immediate and lasting effect. In 1996, a gamut of preparations for sensitive skin was released, and then, year after year, the product range expanded, so that the brand gained more and more fans around the world, including in the UAE and neighboring countries.
Which of the Maria Galland products would you call a true bestseller today?
In my opinion, this is the “LUXE” line, which appeared in 2004. This is a true masterpiece in skin care, developed by Swiss chemists and pharmacists. The preparations of this line contain an OCPF complex, which includes gold colloids, caviar extract, DHEA fragments, royal bee jelly, extracts of exotic plants. Each drug of this line contains up to 25 highly active components. Slow down the genetic aging of cells, "stop time", restore youthfulness and beauty to the skin - these are the main tasks of this program.
Maria Galland spa products are known to feature the world's leading beauty centers. Where can I buy this cosmetics in the Emirates?
Indeed, at present Maria Galland cosmetics offers professional cosmetologists a wide selection of care lines, each of which has its own concept, and they are based on the latest achievements in the field of cosmetology. In France, in the homeland of Maria Galland, the brand is represented in 650 salons, most of which are exclusive cosmetology centers, as well as in thalassotherapy balneotherapy centers. Moreover, the best beauty institutes and spa centers work in this cosmetics in 40 countries of the world. In retail, Maria Galland products in the UAE are available through the Planet Pharmacy chain of pharmacies.
However, it is best to consult with a professional cosmetologist or a trained sales consultant who will select what is right for you.
