What is it?
A skincare line created in 1993 as a therapeutic range for people with skin problems such as acne, sun spots and wrinkles by Peter Thomas Roth (below) and June Jacobs (who now has her own line of skin products).
Who is Roth?
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Roth's family ran spa hotels in Hungary. He says he based his range on family formulas, including the use of curative muds from thermal springs. 'The result is a blending of 19th-century recipes with 21st-century skincare technologies and ingredients,' the company says.
Roth's interest stemmed from a quest to find effective products to treat his own acne and other skin problems. But it's not just for those with complexion woes. He also created an extensive range to suit all skin needs.
'Creative things always intrigued me most as a child,' he says. 'I liked to dabble in painting, jewellery and pottery and later on in architecture. I liked things I could make, feel and touch. As my acne started to appear I fooled around with all sorts of self-made concoctions.'
What about the ingredients?