Parashop is the biggest chain in the French parapharmacie market. This retail channel is unique to the French market, and it is also an increasingly important retail channel for personal care, especially for dermocosmetics, aromatherapy and organic cosmetics, since, unlike other European countries (Germany, Austria or the UK), France does not have a drugstore channel.

Parashop leads the way in France's unique parapharmacie market
With a range of classic and niche dermocosmetic brands, the parapharmacie offers a selective retail experience
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