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.

<sub>1. Source IQVIA 2025
2. Source Euromonitor 2024</sub>

Puressentiel intends to " invent a purer, more natural, more effective form of healthcare. With this in mind, the B Corp-certified brand has taken a new step in transparency and quality by launching its traceability system.

"Pure Transparence" has been designed with the Communify platform and secures its information with Neurochain's blockchain technologies, enabling every professional and consumer to access, from the www.puressentiel.com website, the detailed analysis bulletin for their essential oil, simply by entering the batch number indicated on the packaging.

With this innovative system, Puressentiel guarantees complete traceability, from field to bottle, and testifies to Puressentiel's high standards of quality for its customers. The brand points out that each batch of essential oil undergoes a minimum of seven rigorous checks, carried out in-house and by independent laboratories, to validate its purity, biochemical composition and compliance with the strictest standards.

Puressentiel essential oils are 100 % pure, natural, total, non-denatured, non-reconstituted and chemotyped (HEBBD/HECT). Packaged in France, in the Drôme provençale region, they are the fruit of a rigorous selection of raw materials and a commitment to quality and eco-responsibility.

With this new traceability service, transparency is placed at the heart of the relationship with users, offering them direct access to reliable and precise data on the products they use every day.

"In a market where transparency is still too often partial and naturalness is too often claimed without proof, we have chosen to give our partners and users direct access to scientific and technical information on our essential oils, for informed consumption in complete confidence", explains Isabelle Pacchioni, founder of Laboratoire Puressentiel.

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At in-Cosmetics Global, held in Amsterdam from April 8 to 10, 2025, Clariant announced the launch of its complete portfolio of personal care products under the new name of "Clariant Beauty". 

"This launch of a broad portfolio at in-cosmetics Global demonstrates our commitment to combining innovation with sustainability, said Catherine Breffa, Global Head of Marketing at Clariant. By combining the expertise of Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics under the new name of 'Clariant Beauty', we are providing solutions that not only meet current market demands, but anticipate future beauty care needs."

Clariant Beauty supports Clariant's commitment to developing solutions that align with consumers' and brands' growing priorities for health, transparency and sustainability. As demand grows for products that promote well-being and minimize environmental impact, Clariant provides innovative ingredients and formulation concepts that help brands meet evolving market expectations and regulatory requirements.

Innovative products

For example, the "Heritage Bloom" concept presented at in-Cosmetics includes solutions for frizz control, deep nutrition and scalp care, combining expertise and ingredients from the Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics portfolios. 

At the cutting edge of skincare innovation, GlowCytocin appears to be the first ingredient to harness the benefits associated with the feeling of love.

Derived from white hyacinth bulbs, this active ingredient, backed by a natural origin index of 99.6 %, improves skin luminosity while enhancing receptiveness to a pleasant touch. Clinical studies also demonstrate a visible reduction in wrinkles and improved skin elasticity for rejuvenated skin.

To complement its skin care range, Melicica presents an innovative honey-based repair solution, derived from Australian Jelly Bush honey. This natural, Cosmos-approved 100% ingredient accelerates and optimizes the skin's natural repair process to effectively improve the appearance of scars and damaged skin, whatever the age or skin type.

"Our new active ingredients demonstrate our ability to transform nature's most powerful elements into scientifically proven skincare solutions, says Isabelle Lacasse, Head Global Marketing, Product Line Management & Formulation Lucas Meyer Cosmetics at Clariant. They represent our commitment to sustainable innovation while delivering measurable results to consumers."

The "Skin Sanctuary" concept features three targeted formulas that support the skin barrier throughout daily skincare routines. At its heart is the new Plantasens Emulsifier HP49, an oil-in-water system that displays strong moisturizing properties while leaving a soft sensation after application. Combined with Clariant's Plantasens emollients, the collection of three formulas creates a protective cocoon for the skin.

Aristoflex Sun is an advanced rheology modifier designed for modern suncare products, responding to the growing trend of "Skinification of suncare products". According to Clariant, it guarantees superior UV filter stability at an optimal level, while creating light, fresh textures ideal for everyday UV protection products. With the growing trend towards multifunctional skincare products, Aristoflex Sun offers formulators greater flexibility in creating sophisticated suncare solutions that meet the preferences of today's consumers.

This new product complements Clariant's suncare portfolio, including our recently launched, award-winning Eclipsogen Cap range. This technology offers a stable encapsulation system designed to safeguard UV filters, resulting in homogeneously dispersed particles for enhanced SPF performance. Eclipsogen Cap stands out for its sensorial profile, offering a light feel on the skin, with no white marks, which consumers appreciate in their daily sun care routine.

In the preservation category, Nipaguard SCE Vita introduces Clariant's first all-natural preservation blend for cosmetics. Built on innovative Velsan SC booster technology, this solution enables products to be formulated with a renewable carbon index of 100 %, while offering complete antimicrobial protection against micro-organisms.