OUR EXPERTISE IN PLANT EXTRACTION

Our expertise

Harnessing the best of nature by prioritizing naturally derived and organic ingredients (in accordance with the COSMOS standard or ISO 16128 guidelines) to obtain high-performance active ingredients. Thus, each of our product ranges contains a specific plant-derived active ingredient adapted for each skin type. Our products contain, on average, 96% ingredients of natural origin, in formulas suitable for babies from birth and for the whole family.

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To create natural skin care products designed to meet the specific needs of babies and families, we select the best ingredients from nature, giving priority to organic options, to extract innovative, safe, and effective active ingredients. Our formulas are made with a minimum of ingredients, chosen for their efficacy, tolerance, and safety. The number of ingredients and the percentage of ingredients of natural origin are published for each formula according to ISO 16128 or the Cosmos standard.

Unique know-how in extracting plant active ingredients

We produce high-quality purified plant extracts, oils, powders, and butters that undergo rigorous biological and clinical testing, are supported by patented innovations, and are backed by scientific publications to ensure excellent tolerance and proven efficacy.

Drawing on 40 years of expertise in plant-based raw materials, we have become a leading supplier to cosmetic brands in France and around the world.
In its laboratories, Expanscience prioritizes plant extraction technologies such as:
- Molecular distillation, a process used to separate and concentrate the most valuable components of oils.
- Biotechnologies, including enzyme engineering, an alternative approach that reduces the need for certain chemical substances.

Since 1977, our company has specialized in extracting active ingredients from plants

Our Plant-Based Supply Chains

Our CSR policy applies in particular to the sourcing of our active ingredients, such as avocado and schisandra. For example, we give preference to:

- organic farming over conventional farming whenever possible;

- upcycling, by recovering products excluded from food consumption (for example avocado or passion fruit) and transforming them into cosmetic ingredients for the skin.