Pierre Fabre, Abbott extend partnership to commercialize dermo-cosmetic ranges in India

French pharmaceutical firm Pierre Fabre has extended its partnership with Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare company Abbott Healthcare for the commercialisation of three dermo-cosmetic ranges in India.

The three dermo-cosmetic ranges include AVÈNE, DUCRAY and A-DERMA.

Made using Avène Thermal Spring Water that runs in the South of France, AVÈNE products are recommended for sensitive, atopic, intolerant and allergy prone skin across the globe.

The companies claims that A-DERMA is exclusively formulated with Rhealba oat cultivated organically in the South of France.

Both DUCRAY and A-DERMA ranges can be used for cleansing, moisturising, anti-ageing, anti-acne, sun protection, hyper-pigmentation but also healing for atopic and sensitive skins.

Abbott Healthcare managing director Sudarshan Jain said: "Abbott’s partnership with Pierre Fabre shows our commitment to bring to India globally renowned derma-cosmetic formulations.

"Its AVÈNE, DUCRAY and A-DERMA globally popular brands addresses multitudes of skin concerns of people with sensitive skin or irritated skin; and preserving health and beauty of normal skin and hair."

Available at organised chemist stores across India, Pierre Fabre Dermo-cosmetics products have been researched and developed to ensure they offer optimal solutions to today’s multiple skin needs.

Pierre Fabre India Indian Operation country head Pierre BEHNAM said: "The dermo-cosmetic market in India is fairly new but has a lot of potential. The current market size can be pegged at around 100 million Euros (700 Crores Roupies) within 5 years.

"We have plans to launch 6 new types of products per year and are therefore confident that our premium brands will be instrumental to convert this potential."