Anniversary Slideshow

10 PRODUCTS IN 10 YEARS

10 PRODUCTS IN
10 YEARS

Co-Founder Jami Morse Heidegger shares

the inspiration behind Retrouvé’s
high-performance products.

Co-Founder Jami Morse Heidegger shares the inspiration behind Retrouvé’s
high-performance products.

“I searched long and hard for an exceptional degree of nourishment and moisturizing properties with a rich, luxurious texture to provide long-lasting relief for my dry skin without potentially irritating ingredients that I did not want to use on my face, such as artificial coloration and perfume.

When I could not find a product that worked for my skin on the market or that had ingredients I wanted to use, I decided to make one myself, harnessing my decades of expertise in the skincare industry to create the first Retrouvé product – one that is patent pending and truly like no other.”

“Due to my very sensitive eyes, I had difficulty finding a product that I could use, so I created one that would be highly effective in providing supreme moisturization and preventing the signs of premature aging in this vulnerable area while also being clinically tested safe for sensitive skin and non-irritating.”

“I strove to create a product that provides light hydration with the full cocktail of our special blend of Retrouvé ingredients to help activate the skin’s own natural processes. This vitamin-infused formulation imparts a beautiful daytime moisturizing benefit for skin types that do not need much added hydration or during warm or humid weather.”

“I created this unique formulation to impart a highly effective blend of vitamins and antioxidants. Its classic, creamy texture is easily absorbed yet still hydrating enough to deliver a velvety-soft complexion that pairs perfectly with foundation.”

“Even when my skin feels oily, I do not like that dry, stripped, “tight” feeling after cleansing that most cleansers impart. In fact, it is not necessary, or beneficial, to over-dry and strip the skin of essential moisture in order to get clean skin. I created this innovative and elegant dual-action formulation to support the skin barrier and improve skin quality while also imparting a clean and soft palette.”

“I have sensitive skin and do not like to pull and
tug at it, so I prefer my exfoliation without rough scrubs. At the same time though, it is important
not to overly abrade the skin with super strong acids, so I developed the Skin Brilliance Priming Pads as a way to naturally remove surface
dead skin cells without compromising comfort and skin barrier function.”

“I have long maintained that the skin on the body should deserve the same care and quality that we give to the face. I tried so many oils that were too light to make a lasting difference on the skin or contained alcohol, perfume and other drying or irritating ingredients, so I decided to create my own to dramatically improve the skin’s texture, hydration and condition in an enduringly beneficial way, just as I would want in a face moisturizer.”

“I have always tried to pay special attention to my hands, which often show the first signs of aging. I do not like for my hands to feel dry and chapped, especially after washing them, so I sought to make a very effective hand cream that would absorb easily, provide enduring relief from dryness without leaving an oily feeling, and could be used during the day when touching keyboards, phones, clothing, etc.”

“This was my "Goldilocks" product in that essence waters were not enough for me and most toners were too strong and drying, so I created the perfect balance of a refreshing, clarifying effect and light exfoliation with an infusion of soothing and conditioning ingredients to help promote a balanced complexion and comfortable, soft feel on the skin.”

“As someone who does not like the feel and smell of most face oils, I created an innovative formulation with a naturally fresh scent that was lighter, fast-absorbing, and could be used by most all skin types.”