Laboratoires Phytodia launches the FORêT l'effet Vosges cosmetics range, initiated by the Conseil départemental des Vosges.

Renowned for their in-depth expertise in plants over the past 15 years, Laboratoires Phytodia has announced the launch of a new range of sensorial cosmetics designed at the instigation of the Conseil départemental des Vosges. Developed around seven Vosges plants, the FORêT l'effet Vosges range for the general public draws on the region's natural resources, from undergrowth essences to fruity scents, and on the expertise of 10 local producers.

The seven plants identified by the Massif des Vosges are blueberry (antioxidant), camerise (moisturizing), lemon balm (slimming and firming), fern (slimming and firming), fir (anti-aging and depigmenting), rosehip (anti-wrinkle) and elderberry (soothing). After identification, these different active ingredients were featured in 13 cosmetics for face and body, "with their creamy textures and enchanting fragrances": an invitation to travel to the heart of the Vosges forest, where skin can recharge its batteries and benefit from the goodness of plants, thanks to cosmetics that are healthy and respectful of the natural world around us.

A partnership to promote local plants

This partnership, which aims to promote local plants and their benefits, reinforces the convictions of Laboratoires Phytodia, which has been working alongside local players for many years: to offer a healthy and responsible cosmetic alternative while promoting the local economy.

"Since time immemorial and throughout the world, the forest has been a place full of life and precious resources that people have used to feed, heal and shelter themselves. Thanks to scientific progress, we have succeeded in bringing out the best in plants to extract all their benefits for the skin, while respecting the environment. Because the DNA of Laboratoires Phytodia is based on the use of local plants, grown and harvested by local producers. It's an honor for us to develop the FORêT l'effet Vosges brand in partnership with the Conseil Départemental des Vosges, with whom we've been working for several years".says Régis Saladin, founder of Laboratoires Phytodia.

"The Conseil Départemental has launched the FORêT l'effet Vosges brand to promote all aspects of the department's prodigious nature and the Massif des Vosges. Its forests are the ideal place to indulge in a real sylvotherapy cure, with the soothing benefits of its trees, and enjoy its exceptional accommodation, guided hikes, renowned spas and now its natural cosmetics range, 100 % Vosges. The department is proud to have embarked on a research and development program with Laboratoires Phytodia, who have identified the most effective active molecules in plants from the massif. We are delighted with our long-standing partnership with Laboratoires Phytodia, a recognized player in our region".stresses François Vannson, President of the Vosges Departmental Council.

Tanned skin is often synonymous with well-being, health and even youth. However, while the sun brings many benefits, prolonged, unprotected exposure can expose the skin to risks such as premature aging.
Seppic's active cosmetics ingredients brand, wesource, has developed Lumipod, a melanin activator for naturally tanned skin. Lumipod is a tanning activator that stimulates melanin synthesis and transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes, without UV.

This new active ingredient, Aminovector esterified, is a defined molecule, 100 % of natural origin, Cosmos approved, with a stable and reproducible composition and high performance.

Testing in vivo comparisons with acetyl tyrosine have shown that Lumipod at 1% is more effective, with significantly visible results as early as 4 days (6 % variation in tanning, measured by variation in ITA - Individual Typological Angle - on volunteers) and over time (15 % variation maintained 15 days after stopping application).

Anne-Sophie Dutailly, wesource Product Manager, comments: "This new active ingredient is a fine example of innovation that illustrates Seppic's expertise and ability to meet the dual need for naturalness and efficacy expressed by consumers. Seppic's teams design, test and manufacture ingredients with the greatest respect for people and the environment, so that the science of ingredients progresses for the benefit of all."

Plant Advanced Technologies announces the discovery of a new class of plant enzymes, published exclusively in the scientific journal PNAS¹with partners from Kyoto University (Japan) and Université de Lorraine (France).

Plant Advanced Technologies PAT, a plant biotechnology company specializing in the identification, optimization and production of rare plant biomolecules for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and agricultural plant protection industries, announces the publication in the American journal PNAS of the results of a study in which it participated, investigating a new class of plant defense molecules whose synthesis mechanisms were previously unknown.

Aromatic O-prenyltransferases: new enzymes with unsuspected powers

The discovery concerns a new class of enzymes identified in plants producing highly original natural defense substances (O-prenylated substances). The discovery of these enzymes and their associated defense mechanisms will contribute to a better understanding of the immense chemical diversity present in plants.

A world first thanks to international academic collaboration

This work was carried out within the framework of scientific collaborations between Plant Advanced Technologies PAT, the Laboratoire Agronomie et Environnement (LAE) at the University of Lorraine and the Laboratory for the Study of Plant Gene Expression at Kyoto University. They were made possible by industrial contracts (LAE-PAT) and through the collaborative projects Bioprolor2 (funded by the Grand Est region) and Impact Biomolécules (funded by the I-Site Lorraine Université d'Excellence).

A discovery PAT can exploit in all its markets

The potential of this discovery is very promising, as it provides Plant Advanced Technologies PAT with an additional biotechnological tool for the creation and industrial production of innovative new active ingredients that can be used in the various markets served by Plant Advanced Technologies PAT and its subsidiaries: pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and plant protection in agriculture.

Frédéric Bourgaud, Director of Research and Innovation at Plant Advanced Technologies PAT and co-author of the article published in the journal PNAS, explains: "This discovery will enable us to expand the portfolio of molecules we are able to generate. We are already studying the use of these enzymes in the industrial processes of Plant Advanced Technologies PAT, in particular within our subsidiary (100%) Cellengo, which produces rare molecules with high added value through fermentation processes. Cellengo's know-how is a unique asset for exploiting this discovery to offer future remarkable active ingredients for industrial use."

¹ Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS)