Gattefossé, a French supplier of specialty ingredients, celebrates 30 years of expertise in sensory analysis, revealing a rigorous methodology and a unique database.
Gattefossé, a French supplier of raw materials for the beauty and health industries, is celebrating 30 years of expertise in sensory analysis. Since 1996, the company has been developing a structured approach aimed at characterizing sensory perceptions in order to design high-performance formulations, right from the conception of its ingredients.
A pioneer in scientific sensoriality
Since the creation of its in-house sensory panel, Gattefossé has implemented rigorous methodologies for measuring, analyzing and interpreting the sensory properties of formulations. This expertise has led to the creation of a unique database linking hundreds of formulas to detailed sensory profiles, used for internal developments and comparative market analyses.
A panel of experts at the heart of the system
This expertise is currently based on an in-house panel of 17 judges trained in France, up from 9 at its creation. Members from the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries take part in two sensory analysis sessions a week. These short sessions are used to evaluate several formulas: in-house developments, customer projects, comparative tests or market products. The panel is renewed in waves every five years, with the integration of new panellists, thus guaranteeing the statistical reliability of the evaluations.
To fine-tune formulations, every sensation on application, spreadability, absorption and residual feel are analyzed. This scientific approach enables us to understand the link between structure and perception, influencing consumer satisfaction and loyalty.
At the service of innovation, sensory expertise supports Gattefossé's development strategy, fostering collaboration between R&D chemists and formulators to design distinctive, high-performance textures that meet the specific requirements of different markets, such as Asia.
