Johanna Carron and Stephanie Merle
As an Experiences Designer with 20 years in the beauty industry, Stéphanie Merle crafts innovative skincare experiences. She develops precise techniques and protocols, ensuring treatment consistency. Her diverse skills include deep skin physiology knowledge and a passion for creating immersive experiences.
With its holistic approach combining skincare, beauty tech and expert manual gestures, CARITA addresses the growing demand for effective non-invasive anti-aging solutions at its Maison de Beauté, at 11 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.
In our fast-paced urban lives, fatigue is a constant companion, dimming our inner light even as the world expects us to shine. CARITA combats this skin energy decline that settles in with a hectic lifestyle and with age through its unique bioenergetic approach: the combination of advanced formulas infused with precious minerals, beauty artisans’ expert manual gestures, and cutting-edge beauty tech.
Cellular energy and mitochondria, the cornerstones of radiant beauty
Mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses, generate ATP, the energy currency that fuels all skin processes. Numerous factors such as age, stress, and sleep disorders impact mitochondrial function and, consequently, aura. Studies show a 10% decline in mitochondrial capacity per decade starting at age 201. Stress, both psychological and physical, increases mitochondrial free radical production, leading to oxidative damage and cellular aging. Adequate sleep is crucial for the balanced mitochondrial fission and fusion cycle needed for mitochondrial restoration2 to avoid cell death. Consequences of mitochondrial dysfunction are multiple, ranging from reduced ATP production to increased oxidation, DNA damage and more. This ultimately manifests as uneven tone and texture, loss of firmness, and wrinkles, directly impacting one’s radiant beauty, its “aura”.
Bioenergetic science to restore energy loss.
CARITA has a unique approach to the restoration of skin aura. We combat the skin energy decline through a three-pronged approach:
1. Precious Minerals:
Minerals, with their constituent ions, are crucial for life. Magnesium ions, for example, are essential for ATP production. CARITA selects minerals from exceptional geological or geothermal sources, offering unique oligo-mineral compositions, like Tahitian lagoon water.
Our most precious mineral is inspired by chrysotherapy. By eliciting Tetraselmis suecica with gold sparkles, the micro-algae obtained through biotechnology develops bioenergising properties (+66% mitochondrial capacity) that translates into skin barrier reinforcing properties (TGK, Filaggrin, Claudin-1, Occludin) and anti-aging properties (collagen-1)³ forming the Biotech Gold 24K infused in Or Rejuvenic range.
2. Pro-penetrating Formulas:
Inspired by the CARITA sisters’ pioneering ampoules, our formulas maximise ingredient penetration. The Or Rejuvenic Regeneretive Catalysing Concentrate increases absorption of actives contained in the subsequent cream by 43 to 77%⁴.
3.Professional Treatments:
CARITA’s bioenergetic approach culminates in a unique treatment featuring 53 precise, choreographed hand movements that awaken skin’s vital energy: the “Choreographic Gesture”. The signature Transformative treatment features 53 choreographed movements, inspired by Kobido and Jacquet techniques, which stimulate lymphatic drainage, oxygenate, and illuminate the skin. These movements leverage mechanotransduction, where mechanical pressure is converted into biochemical signals. This process boosts mitochondrial function, reinforces key structural proteins like those in the extracellular matrix, and ultimately promotes skin regeneration and a radiant complexion5,6. Further enhancing these effects, the Transformative treatment integrates Beauty Tech to amplify anti-aging results7. By targeting specific energy points and harmonising facial energy flows, CARITA’s approach delivers both beauty benefits and a sense of well-being through this powerful fusion of touch and vital energy.
Pro.Morphose Radio Frequency: Thermal Energy for Deep Facial Firming
The CARITA sisters pioneered the power of combining professional massage with advanced technology and effective formulas for radiant skin. This legacy continues with Pro.Morphose, a radiofrequency device. Its patented 3DEEP™ technology uses six electrodes to deliver targeted thermal energy, heating the dermis and hypodermis to stimulate collagen and firm skin.
Pro.Morphose boosts microcirculation and nutrient flow to mitochondria at the cellular level, enhancing the skin’s aura. This, combined with targeted action on collagen and elastin fibers, delivers firming and anti-wrinkle benefits. Used with Or Rejuvenic, it increases elasticity, improves contours, restores thickness, and reduces fine lines. Pro.Morphose offers a non-invasive solution for powerful yet gentle anti-aging.
Icoone: Mechanical Energy for Volume remodelling
For profound, holistic body rejuvenation, we offer the revolutionary Icoone technology. Icoone deeply stimulates the skin’s fascia network, a crucial interconnected system, promoting head-to-toe anti-aging. Based on the discoveries of plastic surgeon Jean-Claude Guimberteau, Icoone’s Roboderm technology delivers up to 21,600 microstimulations per minute, revitalising skin architecture by working with the fascia’s natural structure.
Dr. Guimberteau’s research revealed the body’s interconnected multi-vacuolar architecture within the connective tissue. This network, the fascia, is vital for overall structure, mobility, and cellular communication. Aging and stress diminish fascial elasticity, impacting overall well-being and aesthetic appearance. Icoone’s patented MMSA (Multi Micro Alveolar Stimulation) provides a “tissue workout”, restoring fascial health and youthfulness. Benefits include global action, restored radiance and suppleness, improved firmness, lymphatic stimulation, reduced fatigue, and detoxified skin. Icoone maximises product performance, resculpting the face with non-invasive, holistic anti-aging efficacy.
CARITA offers a holistic approach to anti-aging, combining advanced skincare formulas with cutting-edge technology and expert manual gestures. By targeting cellular energy and stimulating the skin’s natural regenerative processes, CARITA revitalises and rejuvenates for a radiant, youthful aura.
Johanna Carron
Scientific Director CARITA International. With a chemical engineering background, Johanna has 11 years of experience across the entire cosmetic product development cycle. From raw materials to finished product and marketing claims, she understands the intricacies of creating high-performing and innovative formulations and cabin services.
Stephanie Merle
As an Experiences Designer with 20 years in the beauty industry, Stéphanie Merle crafts innovative skincare experiences. She develops precise techniques and protocols, ensuring treatment consistency. Her diverse skills include deep skin physiology knowledge and a passion for creating immersive experiences.
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3. Test in vitro, analyse sea horse analysis and protein expression
4. Test on skin explants, quantification of active ingredient penetration using fluorescent markers, comparison of cream versus Rejuvenic Gold ampoule + cream
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7. Clinical study, 2 groups of 30 women, 1 group tried the topical formulation only, while the second group received 6 additional cabin treatments including radiofrequency and expert manual gestures. Clinical scoring, questionnaires and instrumental measurements assessed anti-aging effects on crow’s feet wrinkles wrinkles, nasolabial folds, ptosis, visibility of wrinkles, fine lines, radiance, evenness of complexion and collagen density.
