Laboratoires Expanscience, a family-owned French SME with expertise in dermocosmetics, rheumatology and active cosmetics, is turning a new page in its history by targeting the nutraceuticals market.
Tulsinity Bio, their very first nutraceutical active ingredient, has been developed to protect the skin from the effects of psychological stress. It is being previewed at Vitafoods Europe - a major international event for the nutraceutical industry - taking place in Barcelona from May 20 to 22, 2025.
The active ingredient is developed from the leaves of tulsi, also known as holy basil, which is certified organic and grown in India according to the most stringent standards of regenerative agriculture (labelled "organic"). Regenerative Organic Certified) and fair trade (labelled Fair for Life). This supply enables Expanscience to develop and offer its customers an active ingredient that is certified AB (Agriculture Biologique), ROC and FFL.
In Ayurvedic medicine, tulsi, the sacred plant, is particularly renowned for its benefits to the mind and soul. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunostimulant properties make it a plant-based raw material of choice to contribute to daily well-being, and in particular to limit the negative impact of stress.
Inspired by ayurveda, and aligned with the company's mission " to help individuals shape their own well-being".Tulsinity Bio aims to improve the skin's elasticity, density and cutaneous barrier in the face of daily stress, bringing overall well-being.
This launch marks a strategic step for Expanscience, which intends to conquer this market by focusing on a differentiating axis, combining expertise in natural cosmetic active ingredients and pharmaceutical requirements. Over the next ten years, Expanscience aims to make its nutraceutical active ingredients business just as important as its cosmetic active ingredients business.
Growing demand for transparency and naturalness
"At Expanscience, a mission-driven and B Corp-certified (company), we are committed to becoming a regenerative company by placing fair trade and regenerative agriculture at the heart of our actions for a positive and more sustainable impact.
Our positioning should enable us to differentiate ourselves from other players and to meet consumers' growing expectations in terms of transparency.explains Armelle Le Péniec, Director of Active Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals.
Laboratoires Expanscience points out that the nutraceuticals market is growing fast. It represents more than 2.9 million euros.1 in France, one of the European leaders, and over 212 billion in the United States. This trend is driven by the growing demands of consumers, who are increasingly concerned about their well-being and seek to prevent rather than cure. The market is also showing a growing demand for eco-socially-responsible, more natural products.
1. Source IQVIA 2025
2. Source Euromonitor 2024
