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About us

At a glance

We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of sophisticated brands and services across Aesthetics, Consumer Care and Prescription Medicine.

A Timeline of our Global History*

1981
Foundation of Galderma

1984
Galderma discovers Adapalene

1986
First commercial operations

1995
Acne treatment DIFFERIN® launch

2000
Opening of production site in Baie d’Urfé, Canada

2001
Licensing agreement for METVIX® *(Skin cancer)

2004
Opening of production site in Hortolândia, Brazil

2007
Launch of DIFFERIN® 0.3% Gel

2008
Launch of Epiduo Gel

2009
Launch of AZZALURE®* and RESTYLANE®* Injector

 

 

2011
Acquisition of Q-med, maker of RESTYLANE® Product(s)*

2014
Nestlé Skin Health is founded

2016
Formation of The Proactiv Company

2019
Galderma debuts as the world’s largest independent global dermatology company

*Not all products are approved in the United States.