About Gattefossé
Located at 36 Chemin de Genas in Saint-Priest, France, the cosmetic lab Gattefossé specializes in natural cosmetic ingredients and pharmaceutical solutions. Since 1880, this facility has developed:
- Plant-based active ingredients
- Lipid excipients for pharmaceuticals
- Technical support across 4 global centers
- Natural ingredients with sensorial benefits
With 12 affiliates serving 90 countries from its French headquarters, Gattefossé combines scientific expertise in lipid chemistry and plant extraction to advance health and beauty innovations worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Gattefossé operates in two main sectors:
- Personal Care
- Natural active ingredients
- Functional ingredients with sensory properties
- Plant-based formulations
- Pharmaceuticals
- Lipid excipients
- Technical support for drug formulation
- Solutions for veterinary applications
- Dietary supplement ingredients
The company conducts research and development in lipid chemistry and plant extraction to create ingredients for these applications.
Gattefossé’s operations focus on these areas:
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These capabilities support both cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
Gattefossé maintains a global operational network:
- Geographic coverage
- 90 countries served
- 12 international affiliates
- 4 technical centers
- Technical Centers
- Research laboratories
- Application testing facilities
- Formulation development spaces
The technical centers provide local support for ingredient applications and formulation development across different regions.
More details about Gattefossé
A legacy of innovation at Gattefossé since 1880
Located in Saint-Priest, France, Gattefossé has built its reputation in lipid chemistry and plant-based solutions. Operating as a cosmetic lab and pharmaceutical ingredient developer, the company combines scientific expertise with natural ingredients to create effective solutions for health and beauty applications.
Specialized divisions serving global markets
Personal care expertise
The personal care division focuses on developing natural active ingredients and functional components that provide specific sensorial benefits. Their work in plant extraction and formulation supports the cosmetics industry with innovative solutions.
Pharmaceutical solutions
Working with pharmaceutical companies worldwide, Gattefossé provides specialized excipients and technical guidance for various applications, including veterinary medicines and dietary supplements.
Global reach with local expertise
From its headquarters in Saint-Priest, Gattefossé maintains a network of:
- 12 international affiliates
- 4 specialized technical centers
- Operations in 90 countries
Research and development capabilities
The company’s French facilities house advanced research laboratories where teams work on:
- Natural ingredient development
- Plant-based extractions
- Formulation optimization
- Quality control and testing
Technical support and collaboration
Through its network of technical centers, Gattefossé provides direct support to clients, ensuring optimal use of their ingredients in various applications. This includes formulation guidance, stability testing, and process optimization.
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