This privately-owned pharmaceutical company  located in Aix en Provence was founded in 1977 by French Jean-Noel Thorel. Bioderma specialises in medication for dermatological and hair/scalp conditions as well as for pediatry and cell regeneration.  Its primary business sector is Dermatology, with products such as ABCDerm, Atoderm, Cicabio, Crealine, Hydrabio, Matriciane, Matricium, Sebium, White Objective, Secure (skin care), Node (hair care) and Photoderm (sun care). At the heart of the BIODERMA Laboratory's approach, Research & Development harnesses all efforts to continuously remain at the forefront of scientific knowledge in biology and dermatology. After years of work alongside top international medical experts, BIODERMA has become a key player and plays a decisive role in the implementation of research breakthroughs for skin diseases. It collaborates with researchers and physicians in each stage of a product's development.