HISTORY
ABOUT HISTORY VISION MADE IN GERMANY
IONTO-COMED contains more than 40years know-how for the products of beauty,
medical equipment and cosmetics.
The History of IONTO-COMED is started with a battery-powered Galvanic Iontophoresis machine
developed by Gertraud La Fontaine in the 1970s.
In 1979, IONTO-COMED was founded with her’s family together when electric beauty equipment was popular.
In the early '80s, IONTO-HERB, which is still comfortable using herbal steam
and used as a classical equipment, was produced.
IONTO-COMED’s first treatment device was also produced at that period,
and it was introduced a variety of devices to suit the different skin types of modern people.
In 1990, IONTO-COMED moved to the Nischwitz near Leipzig, The production line in Nischwitz currently serves
as a development, production and distribution center.
In 2001, IONTO-COMEDis doing continuously based on concepts related to innovative spa, beauty, and well-being
at the time Research and development for complex optimized skin conditioning called
SYMBIOIS CONCEPT in 2013 is also ongoing.

History

IONTO-COMED History

  • 2019
    40 YEARS OF IONTO-COMED
    IONTO-COMED celebrates its 40th anniversary. A competition with many high-quality prizes was organized exclusively for this occasion.
  • 2018
    TOP HOTEL STAR AWARD
    IONTO-COMED received the gold award in the wellness category with the IONTO-SPA Sensity.
    Prix d'Honneur de la Beaute for Martin La Fontaine
    Martin La Fontaine received the special prize for his life's work as part of the READERS' CHOICE Award
  • 2017
    PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
    - IONTO-SPA Sensity wellness lounger
    - IONTO-COMED Professional Care
    READERS' CHOICE AWARD
    IONTO-COMED achieved first place with the IONTO-SPA Sensity in the category of apparatus cosmetics/cabin equipment
    TOP HOTEL STAR AWARD
    IONTO-COMED received the bronze award in the wellness category with the IONTO-SONO Intense.
    Award in the Market Index & Customer Satisfaction category
  • 2016
    READERS' CHOICE Award at BEAUTY FORUM
    Award in the Market Index & Customer Satisfaction category
  • 2015
    WELLNESS & SPA INNOVATION AWARD - Award from the German Wellness Association
    3.Generation CEO Julian La Fontaine
    - Since 2015, Julian La Fontain has been part of the management as a CEO in the 3rd generation.
    PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
    - Vibroacoustic lounger IONTO-RELAX Evolution
    - Microneedling device IONTO-MESO Sono
    - Galvanetics
    - IONTO VAC Spray
    COMPANY PHASE - Founded of the IHB Academy
    READERS' CHOICE Award at BEAUTY FORUM
  • 2014
    BEAUTY FORUM - Award in the Market Index & Customer Satisfaction category
  • 2012
    COMPANY PHASE
    - New building after a fire at the Leipzig location
    - CARE MORE online shop for consumables •Relocation of the headquarters to Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld
    BEAUTY FORUM
    Award in the category innovative strength & service
    PRODUCT INNOVATION
    Professional masks made of bio-cellulose
    READERS' CHOICE AWARD
  • 2011
    READERS' CHOICE AWARD
  • 2010
    READERS' CHOICE AWARD
    LIFE OF BEAUTY AWARD
  • 2009
    READERS' CHOICE AWARD
    LIFE OF BEAUTY AWARD
  • 2008
    COMPANY PHASE
    Sales of LDM ultrasonic technology from Wellcomet also via IONTOCOMED under IONTO-SONO LDM
    Martin La Fontaine was personally honored with the Life of Beauty Award.
  • 2007
    READERS' CHOICE AWARD
  • 2005
    PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
    Invention and market launch of ultrasonic technology LDM by the subsidiary Wellcomet GmbH of IONTO-COMED
  • 2004
    PRODUCT INNOVATION
    Steamer IONTO-STEAM CONCEPT
  • 2003
    PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
    - Relax wellness lounger
    - First wellness lounger
    - Ultrasound
    - Microdermabrasion
  • 2002
    COMPANY PHASE
    Founded on December 18, 2002 Wellcomet GmbH from investment of IONTO-COMED. IONTO-COMED became the majority shareholder of Wellcomet GmbH. Development and production of products for medical and cosmetic technology
  • 2000
    PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY AWARD
    Winner of the Professional Beauty Award at the BEAUTY FORUM
    COMPANY PHASE - Takeover of SÜDA
  • 1999
    2.Generation CEO Martin La Fontaine
    - From 1999, Martin La Fontaine was the 2.Generation CEO of the IONTO-COMED company
    90's - PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
    - Electrical stimulation devices & muscle stimulation
    - First needle epilator
    - Color light lamp IR
    PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY AWARD
    Honored with the Professional Beauty Award at the BEAUTY FORUM
  • 1998
    PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY AWARD
    Honored with the Professional Beauty Award at the BEAUTY FORUM
  • 1997
    PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY AWARD
    Honored with the Professional Beauty Award at the BEAUTY FORUM
  • 1994
    - Relocation of the headquarters to Eggenstein
    - Relocation of production to Leipzig
    - East special cabin construction aid
    - New factory of the production facility in Leipzig
  • 1990
    - Head office moves to Eggenstein
    - Relocation of production to Leipzig
    - East assembly aid, special cabin
  • 1986
    Neuss & Hamburg branch
  • 1985
    Neuss & Hamburg branch
  • 1983
    First US exports
  • 1980
    Export to the Netherlands
    80'S - PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
    - First treatment table with an electric motor
    - Iontophoresis IONTO-GALVANO
    - Combination devices
    - Foot care IONTO-PEDO FS1
    - IONTO epilator
    - First mechanical treatment table
    - Herb steamer IONTO-HERB
  • 1979
    COMPANY PHASE
    Founded of IONTO-COMED at the Karlsruhe location by the founding partners Helmut & Martin La Fontaine
  • 1967
    1.Generation CEO Gertraud La Fontaine († 2016)
    As a pioneer in cosmetics, she invented the first battery-operated iontophoresis device for her cosmetic institute.