Helpac

What Helpac does

Helpac, operating under the legal name Laboratoire Helpac, is a French botanical distillation laboratory founded in 1988 in Auzon, Auvergne, within the Livradois-Forez Natural Park. The company specializes in the production of biological essential oils, first cold-pressed vegetable oils, floral waters (hydrosols), oil macerates, and gemmotherapy mother macerates derived from over 200 aromatic plant species. It operates two distillation sites in France and processes a catalog of 301 certified biological ingredients, including 13 lavender varieties, sourced from a cultivation network spanning 500+ hectares across partner farms. Technical differentiation rests on a proprietary low-temperature azeotropic distillation process (88°C at 0.5 bar) that preserves biochemical properties, exclusive mechanical cold pressing for vegetable oils without solvent treatment, and chemotyped (HECT) and botanically/biochemically defined (HEBBD) product specifications.

The business operates as a B2B wholesale supplier with three principal revenue streams: bulk ingredient sales (packaging ranging from laboratory bottles to 1000-liter cubitainers), white label manufacturing for clients building proprietary branded product lines, and custom formulation plus regulatory dossier services. Target customer segments span cosmetics and personal care manufacturers, aromatherapy and wellness professionals, food and nutraceutical industry buyers, and distributors/wholesalers. Products are certified under ECOCERT (FR-BIO-01), carry the EU organic farming logo, hold COSMOS certification for cosmetic ingredients, and are manufactured under GMP standards. Distribution is primarily direct B2B with a global footprint claim spanning 25+ countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa.

The go-to-market combines a B2B e-commerce portal, newsletter-based mid-funnel engagement, and SEO-optimized product pages. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, ownership structure, or institutional investment.

Name

Helpac

Legal name

Laboratoire Helpac

Website

https://laboratoire-helpac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Botanical Ingredient Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Aromatic & Essential Oil Crop Farming (Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary) (AFAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic Herb, Spice & Medicinal/Aromatic Plant Farming (AFAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Biological essential oils
• Cold pressed vegetable oils
• Aromatherapy ingredients
• Gemmotherapy extracts
• White label cosmetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Auzon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bulk ingredient sales: Sale of biological essential oils, vegetable oils, floral waters, and macerates in bulk quantities to professionals. Products sold from small bottles to 1000-liter cubitainers.
2. White label manufacturing: Custom manufacturing services for companies wanting to create proprietary product lines using Helpac's certified ingredients and formulation expertise.
3. Custom formulations and regulatory services: Bespoke ingredient blending, custom formulations for cosmetics, and regulatory dossier preparation for product compliance.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Laboratoire Helpac distills and supplies certified organic and conventional botanical ingredients (essential oils, cold-pressed vegetable oils, floral waters, oil macerates, and glycerin mother macerates) from over 200 aromatic plant varieties at two French distillation sites. The company sells these ingredients in bulk to professional buyers and offers white label manufacturing, custom formulations, and regulatory dossier support.

Product overview

Helpac is a French botanical distillation laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of natural ingredients for aromatherapy, cosmetics, and wellness industries. The core offering consists of 285+ essential oils (chemostyped HECT/HEBBD), 46+ first cold-pressed virgin vegetable oils, floral waters/hydrosols, oil macerates, and gemmotherapy mother macerates. The company operates 2 distillation sites in France and sources from 500+ certified organic ingredients. Products are available in bulk quantities (from bottles to 1000L cubitainers) and through private label/white label manufacturing services. The portfolio is organized around five main product categories that can be purchased individually or combined in custom formulations, with additional regulatory and R&D support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Huiles essentielles (Biological Essential Oils) Biological and conventional essential oils distilled from over 200 aromatic plant varieties, chemotyped (HECT) and botanically/biochemically defined (HEBBD). Includes lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, peppermint, and 285+ other varieties sourced from France and internationally, supplied in bulk for cosmetics, aromatherapy, food, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Huiles végétales (Virgin Vegetable Oils) First cold-pressed virgin vegetable oils from nuts, seeds, and kernels of certified organic plants, including 46+ varieties such as argan, avocado, jojoba, and rosehip. Produced without solvents or chemical treatment for use in cosmetics and wellness formulations.
• Eaux florales (Floral Waters / Hydrosols) Natural floral waters (hydrosols) produced as by-products of essential oil distillation, including lavender water, rose water, cornflower water, witch hazel water, and chamomile floral waters for cosmetic and aromatherapy use.
• Macérats huileux (Oil Macerates) Lipid extracts obtained by maceration of organic plants, flowers, or roots in organic sunflower oil. Includes calendula, carrot, and St. John's wort macerates used in cosmetic formulations.
• Macérats-mère (Mother Macerates / Gemmotherapy) Glycerin-based bud extracts for gemmotherapy, containing the properties of plant buds and young shoots, used in natural health and wellness applications.
• White Label / Private Label Manufacturing Custom manufacturing service enabling clients to create their own product lines using Helpac's certified botanical ingredients, custom formulations, packaging, and regulatory dossier support. Targeted at brand owners and entrepreneurs launching private label cosmetic or wellness lines.
• Custom Ingredients and Bespoke Formulations Custom formulation and mixing services for bespoke botanical ingredients and blends tailored to specific client requirements for cosmetics, aromatherapy, and wellness product lines.
• Bulk Ingredient Supply (Vente en vrac) Wholesale bulk supply of biological essential oils (285+) and vegetable oils (46+) in volumes ranging from small bottles to 1000-liter cubitainers, targeted at industrial and professional buyers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EcocertcoreOthersEcocert provides organic certification for Helpac's products under the FR-BIO-01 certification number. Products bearing the Ecocert label meet European organic standards.
• Bioagricultural partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of certified organic farmers and cultivators in France and internationally who grow aromatic plants and botanical ingredients according to Helpac's quality standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Albert Vieille: French producer of essential oils and aromatic raw materials headquartered in Vallauris, serving the cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy industries. Directly comparable as a French B2B essential oil distiller with a similar catalog of natural botanical ingredients.
• Florihana: French distiller of organic essential oils and hydrosols based in Caussols, offering chemotyped HECT oils and certified-organic product lines. Closely comparable in product range (essential oils, floral waters, vegetable oils) and target customers (cosmetics and aromatherapy professionals).
• Pranarôm: Belgian/French aromatherapy specialist offering HECT chemotyped essential oils for both professionals and consumers. Comparable in product positioning, certification approach, and focus on therapeutic-grade botanical ingredients.
• Aroma-Zone: Major French aromatherapy and natural ingredients retailer/distributor with a large catalog of essential oils, vegetable oils, and cosmetic ingredients. Comparable product mix and French-market focus, though stronger on consumer branding than Helpac's professional B2B positioning.
• Bioflore: Belgian producer of organic essential oils, hydrosols, and vegetable oils serving aromatherapy and natural cosmetics markets. Comparable in catalog breadth, organic certification emphasis, and European B2B distribution model.
• Oshadhi: German/Austrian essential oil producer and aromatherapy supplier offering a broad catalog of certified natural oils to professional and consumer markets. Comparable in product depth, certification approach, and B2B/wholesale distribution.
• Primavera Life: German aromatherapy brand and producer of organic essential oils, vegetable oils, and natural cosmetics ingredients. Comparable in certified-organic product positioning and European B2B/wholesale model targeting natural cosmetics formulators.
• Absolute Aromas: UK-based essential oil supplier offering therapeutic-grade oils, carrier oils, and aromatherapy ingredients to professionals and consumers. Comparable in catalog composition, professional/wholesale channel mix, and focus on quality certifications.

Broad incumbents

• Givaudan: Swiss global leader in flavors, fragrances, and active beauty ingredients, including a substantial natural and botanical ingredients portfolio. Relevant as a much larger incumbent competing for the same cosmetic and wellness customers with broader formulation capabilities.
• Symrise: German flavor and fragrance house with a Diana naturals division producing natural extracts, essential oils, and botanical ingredients for food, cosmetics, and pharma. Relevant incumbent competing at scale in overlapping customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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