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Gattefossé celebrates 30 years of sensory expertise in personal care
Gattefossé, the French-heritage ingredient supplier for the beauty and health industries, is celebrating 30 years of sensory expertise. Since 1996, the company has
developed a structured approach to understand and measure sensory perceptions, supporting the creation of high-performance formulations from the very design of its ingredients. From the creation of
its internal sensory panel, Gattefossé implemented rigorous methodologies to measure, analyse, and interpret the sensory properties of its formulations. Over time, this work has led to a unique database linking hundreds of formulas with detailed sensory profiles, now used both for internal product development and market benchmarking. “Our expertise in lipid chemistry allows us to closely connect
take part in two sensory evaluation sessions per week. Conducted in short time slots, each session allows multiple formulas to be assessed, including products developments, customers projects, comparative tests, and market products. The panel is renewed in waves,
ingredient properties with the sensations they deliver. The challenge is to transform perception into objective, measurable data, guiding our developments and providing concrete insights for our clients,” said Vincent Hubiche, Global Applications Manager Personal Care. Today, this work relies on an
internal panel of 17 trained judges in France, compared to nine at its inception. Drawn from the cosmetic and
pharmaceutical sectors, these judges
roughly every five years, with new members trained as needed to maintain enough skilled judges and ensure statistically reliable results. Continuity is also supported by
experienced members, including one person who has been with the panel since the beginning. Sensory analysis is closely linked
to physico-chemical properties of formulations. Texture on application, spreadability, absorption, and residual film are all measured to better understand the relationship between a formula’s structure and how it is perceived.
This approach enables precise
system adjustments and the design of differentiated textures that meet consumer expectations. Sensory analysis supports
Gattefossé’s innovation strategy, fostering collaboration between R&D chemists and formulators to create distinctive textures with proven effectiveness. Gattefossé has meanwhile
launched Silkaress, a novel climate- adaptive skin care bioactive inspired by the interplay between silkworm and white mulberry leaves. Silkaress mirrors the protective
function of silk and responds to the current challenges of adapting to unpredictable changes in the environment. In clinical studies on Caucasian
volunteers with dry and sensitive skin, Silkaress was shown to restructure the micro-relief and homogenize hydration.
Stephenson appoints Simon Corner as commercial director
British personal care ingredient maker Stephenson has appointed Simon Corner as its commercial director, effective immediately. In his new role at the soap base specialists, Stephenson, Corner will lead the commercial strategy, focusing on expanding global partnerships, accelerating growth within key markets, and strengthening its position as a trusted innovation partner in personal care. His extensive experience across
distribution, manufacturing, and strategic commercial leadership will further enhance Stephenson’s ability to deliver value-driven, sustainable solutions to customers worldwide. Corner brings with him nearly
20 years of senior commercial and leadership experience within the speciality ingredients sector; most recently, he served as affiliate manager for Northern Europe at Oleon. At Oleon, Corner was responsible for driving regional growth,
culminating in his role as commercial director. During his tenure, he played
a pivotal role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy, leading high-performing teams, and delivering sustained revenue growth across multiple market sectors. “I’m delighted to be joining
strengthening strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence across Northern Europe. Prior to this, Corner spent more than three decades at Kerfoot,
Stephenson at such an exciting time for the business. Stephenson has a strong heritage, a reputation for innovation, and a clear commitment to sustainability,” he said.
Barentz hires David Lupp from Oqema to be EMEA vice-president
Netherlands-based speciality ingredient distributor Barentz has appointed David Lupp as its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) vice-president for personal and home care, effective immediately. The German national joins
Barentz from Oqema, where he served as group director of specialities, leading a team of over 130 professionals and driving strategy for key segments.
Prior to Oqema, Lupp was managing director of German distributor Harke and a senior manager with Azelis. “I am excited to join Barentz and
contribute to the continued growth of our personal and home care business in EMEA,” he said. I look forward to working with
the team to further strengthen our position in this dynamic market.” Valérie Lepoultel, vice-president of personal and home care for
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Barentz, added: “David’s extensive experience and strategic vision make him an excellent addition to our leadership team. “His appointment reinforces our
commitment to delivering best-in- class solutions to our customers and principals in the personal and home care segment.” In a related development,
Innospec has signed up Barentz to be its distribution partner across Canada.
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