Address and contact

124 Rue Pierre Gilles de Gennes
ZI Parc de La Cassine
04310 Peyruis
FRANCE

Description

SOPHIM specializes in the production of natural cosmetic ingredients, with two manufacturing sites located in France (Peyruis) and Spain (Almería).

SOPHIM is notably the main vegetable squalane producer worldwide. For 30 years, we have been developing functional, sensorial and sustainable solutions from renewable raw materials. Our portfolio also includes natural emollients, innovative texturing agents and sustainable alternatives to silicones.

Circular economy principles have been embedded across our operations since 1996 to support responsible, long-term cosmetic innovation.

Our ingredients

  • Insapolive is the unsaponifiable fraction of olive oil, naturally rich in squalene and other bioactive compounds. This plant-based ingredient is recognized for its emollient properties and affinity with the skin (squalene is naturally present in the skin sebum). Thanks to its biomimetic composition, Insapolive contributes to skin comfort and enhances the sensorial quality of formulations, while supporting a sustainable approach through the valorization of olive oil by-products.

  • Phytosqualan Olive

    Phytosqualan Olive is a plant-based squalane sourced from olive, recognized as a high-quality emollient for cosmetic formulations. Derived from olive oil by-products, it is part of an upcycling and green chemistry approach including hydrogenation helping stabilizing the original squalene form. Thanks to its high affinity with the skin (squalene is naturally present in the skin sebum), Phytosqualan Olive provides excellent sensoriality while contributing to skin comfort and formulation performance.

  • Vegeline 65 is a 100% vegetable-based texturizing emollient, a natural alternative to petrolatum, petroleum-based gels and paraffin. Derived from a specific combination of castor oil and carnauba wax, Vegeline 65 enables the creation of rich, melting and comfortable textures. Thanks to its soft and non-sticky sensory profile, it is particularly suitable for cosmetic formulations seeking naturality, performance and pleasure of application.

  • Vegeline 70 is a 100% vegetable-based texturizing emollient, a natural alternative to petrolatum, petroleum-based gels and paraffin. Derived from a specific combination of castor oil and carnauba wax, Vegeline 70 enables the creation of rich, melting and comfortable textures. Thanks to its soft and non-sticky sensory profile, it is particularly suitable for cosmetic formulations seeking naturality, performance and pleasure of application.

  • Skinfeel Toco 70 Non-Gmo

    SkinFeel TOCO 70 NON-GMO is a 100% naturally derived antioxidant solution composed of a highly concentrated blend of tocopherols (>70%) diluted in organic sunflower oil. This formulation has been specifically developed to facilitate the use of tocopherols in cosmetic applications while ensuring effective protection of oxidation-sensitive ingredients. Thanks to its low viscosity and ease of incorporation, SkinFeel TOCO 70 NON-GMO is perfectly suited for protecting vegetable oils, butters, lipophilic actives, vitamins and finished cosmetic formulations.

  • PhytOlive®Fine is a plant-based exfoliant made from upcycled olive stones, developed as a natural and sustainable alternative to plastic microbeads. Made in France (Provence origin), this exfoliant fully reflects SOPHIM’s circular economy approach and commitment to olive valorization. Thanks to its controlled particle size of around 500 microns, PhytOlive®Fine provides effective yet gentle exfoliation, suitable for a wide range of face and body cosmetic applications.

  • SOPHIM MC300 is a high molecular weight mineral oily base designed to provide viscosity, hold and film-forming properties to cosmetic formulations. Its more viscous texture helps structure formulations and improve their resistance, especially in applications requiring good water resistance. Developed through SOPHIM’s industrial expertise, MC300 guarantees stability and performance.

  • SOPHIM MC30 is a multifunctional low molecular weight mineral oily base used in a wide range of cosmetic applications. Developed through SOPHIM’s expertise in hydrogenation processes, this ingredient stands out for its high stability and low iodine value. Its fluid and non-sticky texture enables the development of soft, homogeneous and comfortable formulations.

  • Phytowax®Ricin 22L73

    Phytowax®Ricin 22L73 is a natural wax derived from castor oil, designed to provide structure, hardness and resistance to cosmetic formulations. It offers a natural alternative to traditional hard waxes and enables the development of solid textures with good hold and controlled application.

  • Phytowax®Olive 18L57

    Phytowax®Olive 18L57 is a natural olive-derived wax designed to provide structure, hold and resistance to cosmetic formulations. Its higher melting point helps reinforce the cohesion of solid formulations while maintaining a pleasant and non-brittle application.

  • Phytowax®Olive 16L55

    Phytowax®Olive 16L55 is a natural olive-derived wax offering an optimal balance between texture and emolliency. Its intermediate profile helps structure formulations while maintaining a soft and comfortable feel during application. It is particularly suitable for formulations requiring cohesion and stability.

  • Phytowax®Olive 10L40

    Phytowax®Olive 10L40 is a natural olive-derived wax developed to bring softness, emolliency and sensoriality to cosmetic formulations. Thanks to its low melting point, it enables the creation of flexible, melting textures that are easy to spread. It offers a natural alternative to synthetic waxes and helps improve application comfort while meeting naturality requirements.

  • Biophytosebum is a natural active emollient sourced from olive, designed as a sensory alternative to silicones. Derived from renewable vegetable resources, it is mainly composed of wax esters combined with an unsaponifiable fraction rich in squalene. Thanks to its biomimetic structure, Biophytosebum offers excellent affinity with the skin and enables the development of soft, comfortable and non-greasy textures, perfectly suited to modern cosmetic formulations.

  • Phytosqualan VG is a plant-based squalane obtained from a carefully selected blend of vegetable oils (such as olive, sunflower, etc.). It offers the same high cosmetic performance as Phytosqualan Olive, while addressing a key market challenge: securing and increasing the availability of plant-based squalane. Thanks to its excellent biocompatibility with the skin, Phytosqualan VG acts as a high-performance biomimetic emollient, providing softness, comfort and a silky sensorial feel with a dry touch.

The activities of the member

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