Advancing science to improve well-being

Our business is to provide our customers and partners with expert, tailor-made and responsible solutions in Pharmaceuticals and Personal care.

People make our name

Since 1880, we share our scientific know-how towards improving well-being, health and beauty around the world. We design, produce and market high-quality pharmaceutical excipients and natural cosmetic ingredients, based on a deep understanding of our customers' needs.

Personal Care

We are experts in two complementary fields: lipids and plant chemistry. This know-how enables us to meet the latest market trends in both natural performing actives and functional ingredients, recognized for their sensorial benefits.

Pharmaceuticals

We offer innovative lipid excipients and personalized technical support, provided by fully trained experts to accelerate customers’ development programs, for pharmaceutical and veterinary drugs, as well as dietary supplements.

News

  • Personal care

Gattefossé unveils Silkaress™ and wraps skin with silk-like softness

Silkaress™ mirrors the protective function of silk and responds to the current challenges of adapting to unpredictable, sometimes extreme changes in the environment.
  • Personal care

When science meets the senses: Gattefossé celebrates 30 years of sensory expertise excellence

Since 1996, we have developed a structured approach to understand and measure sensory perceptions, supporting the creation of high-performance formulations from the very design of its ingredients.
30 years sensory expertise
  • Personal care

Inspiration 2026, Gattefossé launches its new "Haute Couture" formula collection

For our INSPIRATION edition, Haute Couture, we unveil a cosmetic runway inspired by iconic fabrics.
Inspiration 2026

Meet us

Controlled Release and Bioavailability Enhancement Summit East

12 - 13 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Princeton

Princeton, NJ

  • Pharmaceuticals

DDF Summit Global

18 - 20 May 2026

Maritim Hotel ProArte

Berlin, Germany

  • Pharmaceuticals

NYSCC Suppliers' Day

19 - 20 May 2026

Javits Convention Center
Booth 427

New York, USA

  • Personal care

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