Sophim

Contact

ZA La cassine, rue Pierre Gilles de Gennes

Peyruis 04 310

FR

[email protected]

https://www.sophim.com/en/

Phone:+33 4 92 33 17 17

Mobile:+33 4 92 33 17 17

Fax:33-4-92-33-17-18

About Sophim

Sophim is a family-owned company founded in Peyruis, France, in 1996, specialized in the manufacturing of natural ingredients for the cosmetic industry. Our core business is based on the expertise of innovative green chemistries for processes such as distillation, esterification and hydrogenation, which enables us to offer ingredients of unique quality. We are olive-sourced squalane experts. As oleochemists, we offer natural alternatives and texturizers to the cosmetic industry. Examples from olive include our Phytosqualan, Insapolive, Biophytosebum and Phytowax products; and texturizers include Vegeline, MC30/300 oils and butters.

At-a-glance

Geographic sales distribution:International

Business Offerings

Contract Manufacturing Services(Bath & Body, Cosmeceuticals/Nutraceuticals/Supplements, OTC, Ointments, Granulations, Liquids, Powders)

PhytOlive Fine Sophim

PhytOlive Fine Sophim

Made in France's Provence region, PhytOlive Fine is COSMOS-approved and offers a bio-based alternative to plastic beads scrub, as well as an upcycled alternative to sugar and salt scrubs.

SOPHIM's Upcycled PhytOlive Fine Exfoliating Powder Softens & Purifies the Skin

Mr Timid Blush Lipstick Formula Focus Sophim Adobe Stock 595560670

Formula Focus: Mr. Timid Blush and Lipstick

The Mr. Timid Blush and Lipstick is designed for multifunctional purposes and features Phytosqualan (10%), adding a care benefit to this color formula.

Kiss Lips Shiny Gloss Color Adobe Stock 502713027

Formula Focus: Mrs. Kiss Natural Tinted Lip Oil

Mrs. Kiss is an example of how a tinted lip oil can be formulated following the “all natural” trend. It features phytosqualan and plum oil, both upcycled from the food industry.

The transaction, finalized in September 2023, led to an official presentation of the teams in Peyruis, in the south of France, in early 2024.

Sophim Extends Nutraceutical Reach with Novastell Acquisition

"Synergies between cosmetics and nutraceuticals are increasingly numerous. This acquisition will enable us to accelerate our growth and bring new products to market more quickly."

Alexis Margnat, Managing Director of Sophim, commented that expanding the company's network allows for it to pursue wider development in quality-focused manner.

Sophim and Essential Ingredients strike distribution agreement for North America

Alexis Margnat, Managing Director of Sophim, commented that expanding the company's network allows for it to pursue wider development in quality-focused manner.

According to Cécile Pinatel, of Sophim, the timing for this funding is right, as the market has shifted toward naturally derived solutions for squalane and this secures its supply for the industry.

Sophim Secures €20M to Double Production Including Plant-derived Squalane

The funding round will double the company's production capacity at two industrial sites — one in Peyruis, France, and the other in Almeria, Spain — to secure the supply of its ingredients for the industry.

Olive squalane vs synthetic squalane Q&A : exploring key questions

Olive squalane or Synthetic squalane? Delve into common topics surrounding the squalane market, discover SOPHIM's expertise and perspectives on security of supply, raw materials and market dynamics. Understand why olive squalane is relevant!