From Paris to Abu Dhabi, Sothys delivers heritage-rich, scientifically crafted skincare rituals
Sothys is not merely a skincare house — it is a symbol of French savoir-faire that has transcended borders, generations and trends.
Founded in 1946 by Dr Hotz, a visionary biologist and Egyptologist, the brand began its journey in an intimate salon at 163 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Over seven decades later, it continues to captivate the world from Paris to Abu Dhabi, now guided by the refined stewardship of brothers Christian and Frédéric Mas, the second generation of the Mas family to helm the company.
“For us, family is everything,” shares Christian Mas, President of Sothys. “It’s our compass, our commitment. We remain loyal to our partners, to the professionals, and to a heritage that never chases trends, but sets its own course.”
This elegant constancy resonates within each Sothys treatment offered at The Spa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. These curated rituals blend scientific precision with sensorial indulgence, an art honed through rigorous research and intimate knowledge of the skin’s needs.
From the exclusive Caroline’s Collection, inspired by the legendary Caroline Astor, to the radiant Illuminate & Lift facial, each experience tells a story of beauty, rooted in heritage and adapted for discerning global guests.
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“What’s important is authenticity,” Christian explains. “Our spa managers recently returned from Paris and Brive, where they explored our laboratories and Les Jardins Sothys.
That immersion allows them to carry not just our products, but our philosophy, into every treatment room.”
Indeed, the Sothys gardens in Auriac are more than a place of botanical charm, they are a living lab. Developed with agronomists and local farmers, this 20-year endeavour nurtures rare endemic plants like saffron, boletus, and flax, transforming them through advanced filtration into potent actives.
The result? Skincare with integrity — pure, powerful, and rooted in terroir. “Each formula is crafted with reverence,” Christian notes. “There’s science, yes, but also something poetic, a link between earth and elegance.”
This fusion of mythology and modernity echoes the brand’s celestial namesake. In ancient Egypt, Sothys – or Sirius – was the goddess of beauty and mystery. Through the vision of Dr Hotz, that mythology became tangible in Paris.
Today, it continues in exquisite destinations like St. Regis, where the brand’s legacy is not just preserved, it is lived. “Sothys is a journey,” Christian concludes. “From the stars to the skin, from France to the Emirates, we invite guests to feel something rare: the grace of a ritual passed through time.”
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