In short: yes, Repêchage is available in India. JB Skincare has been the exclusive authorized importer and distributor of Repêchage for India since 2012, and imports the range under an import license issued by the CDSCO.

You can buy Repêchage home care on jbskincare.in, and book Repêchage professional facials at salons, spas and clinics that JB Skincare supplies and trains. This is the story of how the brand came to India, the people behind JB Skincare, and how to make sure the Repêchage you buy is genuine.

JB Skincare at a glance

How it started: the founders of JB Skincare

JB Skincare was founded by a husband-and-wife team, Jyoti Sapra and Bikram Sapra. When Repêchage announced the partnership in April 2012, it described Jyoti as a highly experienced and trained cosmetologist who owned two high-end salons and spas in New Jersey, in the United States. An Indian native, she had used Repêchage in her own treatment rooms for more than ten years, and she saw a need for this caliber of professional skin care in India.

"Repêchage has always consistently given me amazing results, and my clients love the seaweed-based facials," Jyoti said at the time. "We are very excited to bring the highly reputed Repêchage skin care products to India for the first time!"

Bikram Sapra took charge of the new distribution business and went on to lead it as Managing Director. "We are thrilled to be appointed as their exclusive distributor for India," he said in 2012. "Repêchage products are very beneficial in protecting the skin from the harsh climatic conditions in India." At the start, the couple divided their time between New Jersey and India.

From the first day, the plan was bigger than selling products. Repêchage and JB Skincare set out to bring serious professional skin care to India and to give spas, salons and clinics the education and business support to use it well. That idea of education first still shapes how JB Skincare works today.

April 2012, the partnership: from left, Fiona Hallegua (Repêchage), JB Skincare co-founder Jyoti Sapra, Repêchage founder Lydia Sarfati, Shiri Rosenthal (Repêchage), JB Skincare co-founder Bikram Sapra and Repêchage COO David Sarfati. Image: Repêchage

The JB Skincare story, year by year

April 2012: the partnership

Repêchage signs a distribution agreement with J B Skin Care Pvt. Ltd. and appoints it as its exclusive distributor for India.

September 2013: Professional Beauty, New Delhi

JB Skincare shows Repêchage at the Professional Beauty Show in New Delhi. JB Skincare educator Arpita Das demonstrates the Biolight Brightening Miracle Facial with the Glyco-Sea Glycolic Peel for spa and salon professionals. "In India, we are adopting a multi-channel marketing strategy," Bikram Sapra said, describing trade shows as an important part of building the brand.

September 2013: the JB Skincare team at the Repêchage booth, Professional Beauty Show, New Delhi. Image: Repêchage

May 2016: Distributor of the Year

At the Repêchage 18th Annual International Conference in New York, Lydia Sarfati presents the first of the evening's President's Awards to Bikram Sapra: Distributor of the Year, for the growth of Repêchage in India's competitive skin care market.

May 2016, New York: Bikram Sapra and Jyoti Sapra of JB Skincare with Lydia and David Sarfati at the Repêchage 18th Annual International Conference, where Bikram Sapra received the President's Award for Distributor of the Year. Image: Repêchage

May 2017: India on the world stage

Bikram Sapra represents India in the Parade of Nations at the Repêchage 19th International Conference in New York, alongside distributors from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

July 2017: a brand ambassador for India

Under JB Skincare's guidance, Mrs. India 2017 Kristi Das becomes an official Repêchage brand ambassador in India. At her first event, a bridal studio and training academy in Jalandhar launches two Repêchage signature treatments, the Biolight Miracle Facial and the Hydra Medic Facial.

September 2017: Repêchage Global Success Story and Trends Conference, Mumbai

JB Skincare and Repêchage founder Lydia Sarfati host more than 100 beauty professionals at the St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai to celebrate the India partnership and launch new professional treatments, including the Biolight Luminex Mask and the Triple Action Peptide Mask. The keynote speaker, the Principal Commercial Officer at the American Consulate in Mumbai, thanked Lydia Sarfati and Bikram Sapra for building a successful partnership between the United States and India. The same month, Lydia Sarfati headlines Professional Beauty Mumbai.

September 2017, Mumbai: from left, Bikram Sapra (JB Skincare), Arpita Das (Director of Marketing and Education, JB Skincare), Repêchage founder Lydia Sarfati and Paul Dykstra. Image: Repêchage

Lydia Sarfati with attendees of the Repêchage Global Success Story and Trends Conference, St. Regis Hotel, Mumbai. Image: Repêchage

Today

JB Skincare is the exclusive authorized importer and distributor of both Repêchage and VOESH for India. It supplies dermatologists, skin clinics, salons and spas across the country, trains their teams, and sells Repêchage and VOESH home care directly on jbskincare.in.

Who is Repêchage?

Repêchage is a professional skin care brand founded in 1980 by Lydia Sarfati in the United States. Repêchage describes itself as a pioneer of seaweed treatments and cosmetics in the United States, and its best-known treatment, the Four Layer Facial, is used in spas and salons around the world. The products are made in the United States, and Repêchage works through skin care professionals in more than 50 countries.

The seaweed is the heart of the range. If you want to understand why it matters for skin, read our guide to what seaweed does for your skin.

What JB Skincare does in India today

• Imports and distributes. JB Skincare brings Repêchage and VOESH into India directly from the manufacturers, under an import license issued by the CDSCO, India's national regulator for drugs and cosmetics, and supplies them to professionals and customers across the country.
• Educates professionals. Education was part of the plan from 2012. JB Skincare runs professional events and training with Repêchage-trained trainers, so the teams who give Repêchage facials know the protocols and products.
• Supports clinics, salons and spas. Dermatologists, skin clinics and salons get the professional range, unidose facial kits, training and marketing support through JB Skincare.
• Serves home-care customers. The Repêchage and VOESH home-care ranges are available on jbskincare.in, with free shipping and support by WhatsApp, email or phone.

A JB Skincare event for the Repêchage Chill and Glow Triple Action Peptide Cryo Facial. Image: JB Skincare

Where to buy genuine Repêchage in India

• For home care: the full home-care range is on jbskincare.in, imported directly from the manufacturer.
• For a professional facial: book at a salon, spa or clinic that JB Skincare supplies. Ask which Repêchage treatments they offer, or ask for a free skin consultation and the JB Skincare team will point you to a professional near you.
• For salons, spas and clinics: professional products, unidose facial kits and training come through JB Skincare. Write to info@jbskincare.in with your requirements.

How to check that a Repêchage product is genuine

Most problems with imported skin care come from unofficial channels: products that were stored badly, are close to their expiry date, or are not what the label says. These checks help:

1. Know where it came from. Buy on jbskincare.in or from a professional who buys from JB Skincare. If a salon sells you a product, it is fair to ask where they source it.
2. Look for the importer details. In India, imported packaged products have to show the name and address of the importer on the pack. For Repêchage, the importer is JB Skincare. A product with no Indian importer details is worth questioning.
3. Check the MRP, batch and dates. The pack should carry a printed MRP, a batch or lot number and the manufacturing or expiry details. Unopened Repêchage products have a shelf life of three years unless the pack says otherwise.
4. Check the seal and the print. The product should be sealed, with clean, consistent printing. Look closely at the name: genuine packs spell it Repêchage, and each product name matches the range, such as C-Serum Seaweed Filtrate or Algo Mist Hydrating Seaweed and Mineral Water Spray.
5. Be careful with prices that look too good. A very large discount on a premium imported product can mean old stock, poor storage or a copy.
6. Notice anything unusual once opened. A change in smell, color or texture compared with what you know, or separation in a cream, is a reason to stop using it and ask.

If you are not sure about a product, send clear photos of the pack, the batch number and where you bought it to info@jbskincare.in, or call 011-47504498.

Why buying from the official importer matters

• Storage and freshness. Skin care is sensitive to heat and time. Stock that comes through the official channel is imported directly from the manufacturer.
• The right product for you. The JB Skincare team is trained in the Repêchage range and can help you choose, which matters for a range with several collections for different skin types.
• Support if something goes wrong. If an order arrives damaged or incorrect, JB Skincare asks for an unboxing video and will replace the product or give store credit.

Repêchage home care, imported into India by JB Skincare

The Repêchage range you can buy in India

Repêchage organizes its home care into collections by skin need. On jbskincare.in you will find:

• Biolight for dull skin and an uneven-looking tone.
• Vita Cura for mature skin and the look of fine lines.
• Hydra Medic for oily and blemish-prone skin.
• Hydra 4 for sensitive skin.
• Hydra Dew Pure for dry, compromised skin.
• Hydra Blue, the seaweed basics for everyday care.
• T-Zone Balance for combination skin.

If you want to try a collection before buying full sizes, the Repêchage Starter Kits bring the main steps together in smaller sizes. Our guide to what seaweed does for your skin explains the ingredient behind the whole range.

Repêchage professional facials in India

Salons, spas and clinics supplied by JB Skincare offer Repêchage professional treatments, including the Four Layer Facial, the Biolight Miracle Facial for brightening and the Vita Cura 5 Phase Firming Facial. Each one uses single-use unidose packs, so every client gets a freshly opened treatment. See the Signature Facial Treatments for what each facial includes.

VOESH: the second brand JB Skincare represents

Alongside Repêchage, JB Skincare is the exclusive authorized importer and distributor of VOESH for India. VOESH is a manicure and pedicure brand made with vegan and cruelty-free ingredients, known for its single-use, pre-portioned mani-pedi kits that keep each service hygienic. You can see the range in the VOESH collection.

What JB Skincare stands for

JB Skincare describes its mission as helping beauty professionals deliver exceptional results through high-quality products and world-class education. Four values guide the team:

• Inclusiveness: respect for all people and a welcoming environment for everyone.
• Quality: continuous improvement of people, processes, products and support.
• Openness: teamwork and collaboration.
• Professionalism: putting clients' interests first and building long-term relationships based on trust.

Read more on the About JB Skincare page. To reach the team, write to info@jbskincare.in or call 011-47504498. The office is at A2/97 Rajouri Garden, New Delhi 110027.

Frequently asked questions

Is Repêchage available in India?

Yes. JB Skincare is the exclusive authorized importer and distributor of Repêchage for India. You can buy home care on jbskincare.in and book professional facials at salons, spas and clinics that JB Skincare supplies.

Who is the official distributor of Repêchage in India?

JB Skincare Private Limited, based in New Delhi. It has represented Repêchage in India since 2012 and imports the range under an import license issued by the CDSCO.

Who founded JB Skincare?

JB Skincare was founded by Jyoti Sapra, a trained cosmetologist who owned salons and spas in New Jersey, and Bikram Sapra, who leads the business as Managing Director.

When did Repêchage come to India?

Repêchage announced its partnership with JB Skincare in April 2012. Jyoti Sapra described it at the time as bringing Repêchage to India for the first time.

What awards has JB Skincare received from Repêchage?

In May 2016, Bikram Sapra received the Repêchage President's Award for Distributor of the Year at the brand's 18th Annual International Conference in New York, for the growth of Repêchage in India.

Where is Repêchage made?

Repêchage products are made in the United States. JB Skincare imports them directly from the manufacturer.

How can I tell if my Repêchage product is genuine?

Check where you bought it, look for the Indian importer details, MRP, batch number and dates on the pack, and check that the seal and print are intact. If you are unsure, email photos of the pack and batch number to info@jbskincare.in.

Can I get a Repêchage facial in India?

Yes. Salons, spas and clinics supplied by JB Skincare offer Repêchage professional treatments such as the Four Layer Facial and the Biolight Miracle Facial. Ask the JB Skincare team to point you to a professional near you.

Does JB Skincare work with salons and clinics?

Yes. Dermatologists, skin clinics, salons and spas get the professional range, training and marketing support through JB Skincare. Write to info@jbskincare.in with your requirements.

The short version

Repêchage is available in India through JB Skincare, its exclusive authorized importer and distributor since 2012. Founded by Jyoti and Bikram Sapra, JB Skincare brought the American seaweed skin care brand to India, won Repêchage's Distributor of the Year award in 2016, and today supplies and trains clinics, salons and spas across the country. Buy home care on jbskincare.in or from a JB Skincare professional to be sure it is genuine.

Sources and further reading

Further reading from Repêchage, JB Skincare and the Government of India:

• Lydia Sarfati (Repêchage founder): Repêchage Forms Partnership with J B Skin Care Pvt. Ltd., India (2012)
• Lydia Sarfati: Repêchage Continues to Flourish in India (2013)
• Repêchage: 18th Annual International Conference for Salon and Spa Professionals (2016)
• Repêchage: 19th International Conference for Salon and Spa Professionals (2017)
• Lydia Sarfati: Mrs. India 2017 Becomes Repêchage Brand Ambassador (2017)
• Lydia Sarfati: Repêchage and JB Skincare Host Repêchage Global Success Story and Trends Conference in Mumbai (2017)
• Repêchage (official site): About us
• Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Government of India: Cosmetics