France, the birthplace of contemporary aromatherapy an art form which influenced by the birthplace of Perfume, Montpellier. A prominent location in the history of luxury goods, an encouraging location for Mt. Retour founder Pisan Chowvalit to begin his exploration of Aromatherapy. After an enlightening course, Pisan noticed the various natural healing powers of herbs, botanicals and essential oils. Ingredients which had great benefits in aromatherapy and set out to create a line of all natural skincare products that were not overly sensitive to his skin, a gentle solution.
Inspired by nature and his time in France, Pisan returned to Australia where the stress of his work and natural environment lead into an increasingly developing sensitive skin problem. At first steroid creams provided an effective solution to relieve this problem, however over time caused his skin to thin and become much more fragile. In response, he turned his focus onto all natural products purchasing an Organic Farm in the pristine Blue Mountains in which he cultivated his own Herbs and Botanicals. A pebble in his mind had slowly sprouted into a mountain of knowledge and experience.
The seeds of Mt retour were sown, created with the simple goal of formulating gentle, certified organic essential oils and pure skincare products.
2000 Founder, Pisan Chowvalit struggles to find a suitable product for his sensitive skin.
2003 Frustrated with the number of harsh chemicals found in skincare products, Pisan travels to the South of France to study aromatherapy. His aim is to create a range of certified organic essential oils and organic skincare products that utilise the natural healing properties of herbs, botanicals and certified organic essential oils.
2004 Upon his return to Australia, Pisan buys an organic farm in the Blue Mountains to grow his own herbs which he uses in his organic essential oils, skincare, hair and body care products.
2005 Mt. Retour is accredited as certified organic by Australian Certified Organic (ACO).
2009 Mt. Retour launches 22 certified organic essential oils and a range of certified organic skincare products which are approved by both ACO and Organic Food Chain (OFC).
2010Mt. Retour products are exported to over 15 countries to become a leading certified organic skincare brand in Asia. In Australia, Mt. Retour essential oils and skincare products can be found in duty-free and souvenir stores nationwide and can be purchased online.
