IN RITUALS WITH DÉBORA ATTAL, FOUNDER OF REFYLD

Atelier Nubio - 09/05/2026

Before we start, can you introduce yourself?

“My name is Debora, I'm 30 years old, I was a journalist for 5 years, and in parallel, in 2021, I co-founded the Résonance group with Baptiste, my partner. We are driven by a common conviction: to invent new ways of inhabiting the world. Refyld is the first expression of this.”

What ritual marked your childhood and inspired you to become who you are today?

“From the age of 3 to 18, I grew up in my parents' restaurant. I spent entire days there, and it's still a part of me today: the attention to detail, the care given to everyone, the pleasure of hosting, the taste for cooking, attentive service, the intensity of the big rush… And above all, the satisfaction of pleasing people, every day, every evening.”

How did the Refyld adventure begin?

“After several years as a journalist, I felt the need to go further, to act concretely on our consumption habits. Skincare came naturally. Refyld was born from this desire to reconcile good, beautiful, and sustainable, for oneself and for hospitality venues.”

With Refyld, you're reinventing simple daily rituals. Why was it important for you to bring a little sensoriality and responsible mindfulness to these essential gestures?

“Everyday gestures are often the most powerful: washing your hands, brushing your teeth, moisturizing your skin, your body, taking care of your hair… All these obvious gestures help us regain balance and reconnect. We wanted to bring sensoriality to them, so that they become moments of pleasure as much as care, all in large bottles that naturally fit into the bathroom and can be refilled, so as never to lose the thread of daily life.”

What are your rituals for taking care of yourself from within?

“I chose to do a Zoi check-up a little less than a year ago, which allowed me to adjust many elements, especially in terms of supplementation, to be accurate and not follow a trend. I adopted the Bone Broth, which I find wonderful: in the morning, it helps me regulate my cortisol levels and soothe my digestive system. I also really like the “We want… Rose Petal Skin” treatment, which I took for three months this winter. In addition to zinc, it helps me regulate excess sebum and reduce small imperfections.”

How would you describe your approach to self-care?

“As simple as possible. I live in Chamonix, so direct access to nature is available, and that's what does me the most good. I also make sure to take time each week for a recovery session: sauna, cold bath, lymphatic drainage, massage… This allows me to balance between sports and long days behind the computer.”

How has this approach guided the creation of Refyld?

“It's precisely because I'm convinced that the gestures that do us good commit us, together, to overcoming daily challenges, that I wanted to co-found Refyld with Baptiste. Essential care, simple rituals, designed to accompany the skin from waking to sleeping. Over time, with our movements.”

What is the brand's signature ritual?

“It's a big new development to come, which we've been preparing for several months and which will launch in September: the Refyld Thermal Cycle, our signature ritual. It's a thermal contrast protocol designed to boost circulation, support recovery, and balance the nervous system. A daily, customizable ritual, inspired by hydrotherapy, and designed to easily integrate into our lives, with associated treatments.”

How did you design each Refyld product?

“Taking care of your body today means dealing with a demanding environment: heat, pollution, stress… These aggressions become part of our daily lives and disrupt our biological balance. We have designed a range of essential skincare, crafted in the Alps by a bicentennial master soap maker, to support this reality. Natural formulas, silky textures, and a generous lather to integrate into our lives and help our body to anchor itself. In addition to this formulation work, we chose to create 100% natural olfactory notes, to allow plants the space to unfold. No synthesis, but botanical active ingredients chosen for their power, purity, and quality. Our accords are neither feminine nor masculine: they embrace all skin types with the same naturalness. All our treatments are the result of a subtle quest: to make the connection between our bodies and nature.”

Have you always taken care of yourself?

“Yes, but in a different way. I grew up in a Mediterranean family, where care is a form of transmission. Care is also about creating connections. And taking care strengthens both health and relationships.”

If you could only keep one Atelier Nubio ritual, which would it be and why?

“The Bone Broth. Morning, noon, or night, it's truly essential for me. It adapts to all my desires: the day after a rich meal, in the morning to restart digestion, in the evening for a light meal, or even in cooking, in pho-type broths. I love it!”

What is a "truly nourishing" ritual for you?

“Going into nature. Walking, running, contemplating the landscapes around my home. I always come back from an outing more peaceful, with clearer answers. I often add a sauna followed by a cold bath: it helps to reduce stress and lighten the mind. But also the Refyld Thermal Cycle ritual. I designed it to meet a physical need: to regenerate, boost circulation, but also to offer a space for mental pause and regulate the nervous system. This ritual was designed with several specialists (naturopath, doctor, yoga teacher) to bring together the conditions for a truly nourishing ritual, for both body and mind.”

What simple ritual would you recommend to someone new to conscious care with Refyld?

“Equip your bathroom like a hotel, with everyday essentials: body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and their wall mounts. Refyld is inspired by the demanding standards of hotels and character homes with which we collaborate. Places where every detail matters, where comfort is designed to last, where care is part of the experience. So I would recommend starting there. A simple way to anchor care in daily life, at home, just like in a hotel.”

What would you like people to feel when they use Refyld?

“Awakened senses. The foundation is everything, and to regain balance, you have to return to the essentials, do yourself good, and feel pleasure. That's what we seek to do at Refyld: awaken the senses to reinvent daily life.”

Discover Refyld here.

Follow Debora on her Instagram account @deboraattal