Sothys™ Gardens

A living place, cultivated for research.

In Auriac, Corrèze, the Jardins Sothys™ bring together four hectares of botanical garden, bordered by twenty-six hectares of forest and a lake, in the heart of a Natura 2000 zone.

In 2018, the site received the "Jardin Remarquable" (Remarkable Garden) label, a distinction that recognizes the garden's composition, its maintenance, its botanical interest, and the quality of its educational outreach.

Plants are observed there for what they can contribute to skincare. Some open up a path for research, before being studied by the Soredec laboratory.

Corrèze as an anchor point.

Bernard Mas created the Jardins Sothys™ in Auriac, the village where his family grew up. For a long time, Corrèze has been home to an
essential part of the House: research and production.

Since 2006, the Gardens have supported the development of Sothys' own active ingredients. The partnership initiated in 2013 with the Centre de Valorisation des Agro-ressources has strengthened this botanical research and linked the work in the garden to the laboratory's requirements.

Allée des Jardins Sothys bordée de graminées menant à une structure rouge

Pergola et bassin de l'escapade égyptienne des Jardins Sothys

Cour paysagée et terrasse en bois des Jardins Sothys

Prairie humide et ponton en bois au bord d'un étang des Jardins Sothys

Graminées et fleurs en boule au soleil couchant dans les Jardins Sothys

While for many long years I devoted all my energy to Tokyo, New York, or Singapore to develop Sothys, my thoughts never left Auriac, the green jewel of my Corrèze garden, that magical place which, far from the frenzy of the century, has always brought me a sense of peace and
rejuvenation... Where the senses take root...
Bernard Mas, Founder

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The Sothys Gardens™

In the heart of Corrèze, discover a lush haven where nature reveals all its richness. Let yourself be transported into the world of the Sothys™ Gardens, an exceptional place where biodiversity, beauty, and inspiration meet.

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A garden like a sensory narrative.

The Sothys™ Gardens are discovered enclosure by enclosure. Every space has been thoughtfully designed in the choice of plants, the layout of the paths, and the way of entering the landscape.

Velvet getaway, white getaway, Egyptian getaway, hydrating getaway: these spaces combine plant life with an interpretation of skincare.
The textures, volumes, and perspectives create a sensation akin to the spa cabin experience.

In the undergrowth, the Treatment Bubble extends the Gardens' experience with a view of the surrounding landscape. This place gives the treatment a unique setting: near the plants, near the forest, in the calm that nourished Bernard Mas’s vision.

The Sothys™ Gardens

Espace d'accueil des Jardins Sothys entouré de massifs fleuris

Assets born from the same requirement.

Sothys research also explores other botanical or scientific origins.

Rowan berry peptides, 1055 boletus extract, saffron flower extract, flaxseed extract: each active ingredient has its own history, its function, and its place in a formula.

Sothys rose stem cells

This rose was created in honor of Bernard Mas, founder of Les Jardins Sothys™. It connects the garden to the brand's history and is featured in two iconic treatments: the Crème 128 and the Secrets de Sothys® Hydrating Radiance Longevity Treatment.

Organic milk thistle peptide extract

Sothys has focused its research on milk thistle, a plant recognized for centuries for its medicinal properties. Our experts have extracted highly effective peptides from it, the dual results of which have been demonstrated through several laboratory tests.

Saffron flower extract

Saffron production by-products, polyphenols are extracted from dried flowers using an eco-friendly process. They act as a powerful free radical scavenger. Origin: Quercy/France.

Extract of Boletus 1055

Sourced from wild harvesting in the heart of the Limousin biotope (France), the porcini mushroom is rich in polysaccharides (sugars), vitamin B3, and antioxidant compounds. A hyaluronic acid booster, the patented 1055 boletus extract stimulates hyaluronic acid synthesis by 23% in the epidermis and by 29% in the dermis. PATENT NO. 1055097.

Organic elderberry extract

Harvested in a certified organic zone, not far from the Jardins Sothys™, the organic elderberry was developed in collaboration with the Centre de Valorisation des Agro-ressources over four and a half years. It illustrates the same method: starting with a plant, studying it over time, and then incorporating it into a formula once its function has been established. PATENT PENDING No. 1853898.

Organic white nettle extract

Resulting from Sothys Advanced Research, the white nettle extract, obtained through a green chemistry process and certified organic, is grown and harvested in Auriac, in the Corrèze region, not far from the Jardins Sothys™. White nettle is recognized for its richness in phenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids. Sothys Advanced Research has successfully demonstrated that this extract can reduce the expression of 3 key genes involved in the phenomenon of dark spots by 90%.* FRENCH PATENT PENDING N°2302520.

Organic rowanberry peptides

Hand-picked in a certified organic area, rowan berries are rich in peptides. After 4 years of research, organic rowan berry peptides have revealed a comprehensive effect on barrier function. PATENT PENDING N°2106025

Organic chestnut extract

Active ingredient inspired by the Sothys Gardens, developed by Sothys Advanced Research. Reduces the proliferation of P.acnes bacteria by -63%* *In vitro test evaluated on the active ingredient.

Flaxseed extract

Stemming from Sothys Advanced Research, this formula features an ultra-regenerating complex and targeted active ingredients to meet the specific needs of the eye contour. It helps preserve the skin's barrier function against external aggressors and ensures the protection of dermal structures.

Organic birch sap

From Sothys Advanced Research. The sap is harvested in the border area between Cantal and Corrèze, a few kilometers from the Sothys Gardens in Auriac. It is hand-harvested by a professional from trees rigorously selected for their age, diameter, etc. Environmentally friendly, the harvest begins in late February or early March when the sap rises in the birch trees and ends before the first buds bloom. After harvesting, the hole is plugged with a wooden dowel to allow the tree to regenerate its bark. A birch tree can produce up to 200 liters per day; Sothys extracts between 5 and 10 liters per day per tree. Rich in sugars and minerals, birch sap is known for its moisturizing and revitalizing properties.

Cultivating a place also means maintaining it.

Each year, 1% of the House’s turnover finances the development of the Jardins Sothys™. This support contributes to the maintenance of the site, the preservation of its biodiversity, and the welcoming of visitors.

1% for the Gardens

1% of annual turnover dedicated to the promotion of the Jardins Sothys™: maintenance, preserved space, welcoming the public and outreach activities centered around the site

5 million bottles recovered

Since 2021, Sothys has been working with Plastic Bank based on a clear principle: for every kilo of plastic used in the Sothys Organics™, Evasion, and Hospitality lines, one kilo is collected.

To date, 100 tonnes of plastic have been collected, and Sothys has provided support to 142 communities around the world through its partnership with Plastic Bank.

180 corals replanted

Since 2024, Sothys has been supporting Tēnaka in the regeneration of coral reefs. In Malaysia, a 500 m² Sothys nursery has thus been established in a marine protected area.