For over 100 years, Ponds Cold Cream has been a staple in beauty routines around the world. Our story begins in the early 1900s, when pharmacist Theron T. Pond formulated the original Ponds Cold Cream in his New York laboratory.

The Origins of an Iconic Formula

Mr. Pond’s goal was to create a cream cleanser that could both cleanse the skin and leave it soft and moisturized. At the time, most cleansers were harsh soaps that stripped skin of natural oils. Pond wanted to make something gentler and more nourishing.

After months of trial and error, Pond finally perfected his formula in 1907. It was a cold cream – an emulsion of oils, waxes, and water that melted into skin. The cream base allowed it to deeply cleanse while petrolatum and mineral oil moisturized. Pond had succeeded in making a cleanser that cleaned without stripping.

When Pond’s Cold Cream launched, it was an instant success. Women loved how refreshed their skin felt after use. The product took off across the United States and Europe. It became known as “the cream for beautiful women.”

Growth Into an International Brand

As Ponds Cold Cream grew in popularity, the business expanded. The Ponds Extract Company opened its first international office in London in 1911. By the 1920s, Ponds Cold Cream was being sold in over 50 countries.

Ponds Extract Company merged with Chesebrough Manufacturing Company in 1955. The fusion formed Chesebrough-Ponds, positioning the brand for further global reach. International marketing campaigns in the 1960s cemented Ponds as a leading international skincare brand.

Over the decades, Ponds Cold Cream has evolved with women’s changing skincare needs and preferences. New products like moisturizers, anti-aging creams, and makeup removers have joined the line-up. But the original Ponds Cold Cream formula remains unchanged. It’s a testament to the timeless quality of Theron T. Pond’s original creation.

Product Expansion

While Ponds Cold Cream is the star product, the brand now has a diverse range of skincare offerings:

• Cleansers: In addition to the original cold cream, the line includes gel and foaming cleansers for different skin types. There are also cleansing wipes for on-the-go refreshment.
• Moisturizers: Choose from daily face lotions, targeted solutions for common concerns like dryness and age spots, and anti-aging creams with key ingredients like retinol.
• Makeup Removers: Melt away makeup without irritation using cold cream or bi-phase options that activate when shaken. Oil-free makeup remover wipes are also available.
• Masks: Weekly treatments give skin an extra glow. Clay masks soak up excess oil while cream masks provide an intense moisture boost.
• Eye Care: Reduce puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles around the delicate eye area with specially formulated creams.
• Lip Care: Keep lips soft and smooth with tinted and untinted balms.
• Body Care: Indulge from head to toe with smoothing body lotions, nourishing hand creams, and more.

No matter your need, there’s a Ponds product to help you achieve healthy, radiant skin.

At the Forefront of Skincare Innovation

Theron T. Pond was an innovator who transformed skincare when he invented Ponds Cold Cream. That spirit of innovation continues today through ongoing research and product development.

The Ponds Institute studies skin health and the biology of aging. These scientific insights guide the creation of new products that meet emerging skincare needs.

Recent innovations use cutting-edge ingredients to deliver anti-aging benefits. For example, Ponds Age Miracle Cream contains a powerful 10% retinol complex to diminish wrinkles and brighten dull skin. The Rejuveness line uses collagen boosters and antioxidants to improve elasticity and even skin tone.

Ponds also looks for inspiration in nature. The NutriumMoisture line uses natural birch sap, oligopeptides, and hyaluronic acid to provide lasting hydration. Lotus Youthpreserve Cream harnesses antioxidants from lotus flower extract to protect against environmental damage.

By continuously researching and testing new ingredient technologies, Ponds ensures its products evolve along with skincare science.

Our Commitment to Quality

Ponds takes pride in making skincare products that women can trust. We adhere to strict quality standards at every stage:

• Ingredient Sourcing: Ponds sources only high-quality, thoroughly vetted ingredients from reputable suppliers. Safer synthetics and natural extracts are favored.
• Strict Safety Testing: All products undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety and mildness. Clinical studies verify claims like reducing wrinkles or increasing hydration.
• Responsible Manufacturing: Ponds factories adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) set by the FDA and other regulatory bodies.
• Reduced Environmental Impact: From eco-friendly packaging to greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, Ponds strives to lessen its environmental footprint.
• No Animal Testing: Ponds does not test on animals or use animal-derived ingredients. All products are certified cruelty-free.

The result is skincare you can trust to be safe, effective, and gentle for regular use.

A Heritage of Helping Women Look and Feel Their Best

For over a century, Ponds has helped women care for their skin. While trends come and go, Ponds endures as a skincare staple passed between generations.

We’re proud to carry on Theron T. Pond’s mission of providing gentle, nourishing skincare. Our team of scientists and researchers continue improving formulas to address women’s evolving needs. But the heart of Ponds remains our iconic cold cream – soothing skin since 1907.

Ponds believes looking your best starts with feeling your best. Our products are designed to help women put their best face forward every day. When you care for your skin, you’re caring for yourself.

Here’s to the next 100 years of enhancing natural beauty with Ponds!