CosmAct, SAS
CosmAct, SAS is a French specialty manufacturer founded in 2010 that develops and distributes COSMOS- and NATRUE-certified natural and bio ingredients — including oils, butters, seedcakes, mineral UV filters, anhydrous gelified bases, and a patented antimicrobial booster — to cosmetics and homecare product manufacturers worldwide via direct sales and 13 distributors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersPontoise, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CosmAct, SAS does
CosmAct, SAS is a French specialty ingredient manufacturer founded in 2010 and headquartered in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône / Pontoise, Île-de-France. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes natural and bio-certified ingredients for cosmetics and homecare product manufacturers, organized into six branded product lines: COSM'OIL (vegetable oils), COS'BUTTER (plant butters), COS'CORE (upcycled seedcake powders), COSM'SUN (zinc oxide UV filters in nano and non-nano grades), COS'GELLY (anhydrous gelified bases and UV-filter dispersions), and COSM'ACTIVE (functional actives). Its technology base centers on proprietary anhydrous gelified dispersion systems for mineral UV filters (TiO2, ZnO) and a patented antimicrobial booster (COSM'ACTIVE FAB, Patent FR 213362) that enhances the efficacy of preservatives listed in EU Regulation Annex V. Manufacturing is supported by a 40 m² laboratory and a 20 m² pilot lab equipped with a Dispermat C70, enabling custom ingredient development and pilot-scale batches of 5–20 kg.
The company sells on a B2B, quote-based pricing model to finished-product manufacturers, supplemented by a global distribution network of 13 independent distributors covering Europe, North America (USA), Asia (Taiwan, India), and Russia. Revenue is generated through one-time ingredient supply contracts and professional services for custom formulation and regulatory dossier support. Key certifications and regulatory assets include COSMOS organic certification, NATRUE approval for zinc oxide grades, EcoVadis Silver medal (since 2020), and a signed Nagoya Protocol agreement with India's National Biodiversity Authority providing legal access to biodiversity-derived ingredients. Distribution logistics are outsourced to Groupe Tramar (ISO 9001) at Le Havre. With an 8-employee headcount and lightweight structure, CosmAct positions itself as an agile, customization-oriented supplier for natural and bio cosmetic brands.
The customer base spans cosmetics manufacturers (body care, hair care, facial care, sun protection, makeup, anti-aging) as the primary segment, with a secondary homecare vertical for wood care and cleaning applications. The GTM motion combines direct sales (with R&D-led technical and regulatory dossier support) and channel partners across roughly 20 countries. Marketing is driven through the corporate website, technical catalogs, In-Cosmetics trade shows, and email newsletters, with limited social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
CosmAct, SAS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CosmAct, SAS
- Legal name
- CosmAct, SAS
- Website
- https://cosmact.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- CosmAct, SAS is a French specialty manufacturer founded in 2010 that develops and distributes COSMOS- and NATRUE-certified natural and bio ingredients — including oils, butters, seedcakes, mineral UV filters, anhydrous gelified bases, and a patented antimicrobial booster — to cosmetics and homecare product manufacturers worldwide via direct sales and 13 distributors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CosmAct, SAS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cosmetic and Personal Care Ingredients
- NAICS
- Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)
- SIC
- Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose) (CRADAOAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Chelators & Sequestrants (Calcium Disodium EDTA, Citrates as Preservation Aids) (AFAJAFAH)
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Where CosmAct, SAS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pontoise
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
CosmAct, SAS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Natural and Bio Ingredient Sales: CosmAct manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of natural and organic cosmetic and homecare ingredients including plant oils, butters, seedcake powders, UV filters, gel bases, and antimicrobial boosters. Revenue is generated through the sale of these proprietary-formulated ingredients to cosmetics and homecare product manufacturers worldwide.
- Custom Ingredient and Formulation Services: R&D laboratory creates bespoke ingredients and formulations for clients, including in vivo efficacy testing, orientation formula development, and exclusive prototype compositions transposable from laboratory to pilot scale (5 to 20 kg).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B ingredient supply – quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
CosmAct, SAS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CosmAct manufactures and distributes a proprietary portfolio of natural and organic ingredients for cosmetic and homecare product manufacturers. Its offerings span plant-based oils, butters, seedcake powders, anhydrous gelified UV-filter dispersions (ZnO, TiO2), and patented antimicrobial boosters, sold under six registered sub-brand lines (COSM'OIL, COS'BUTTER, COS'CORE, COS'GELLY, COSM'SUN, COSM'ACTIVE). The company also provides custom ingredient formulation, laboratory-to-pilot scale production (5-20 kg), and technical/regulatory dossier support as a B2B service to finished product manufacturers worldwide.
Product overview
CosmAct is a manufacturer and distributor of natural and bio ingredients for cosmetic and homecare applications, offering two main product collections: COSMETIQUE and HOMECARE. The COSMETIQUE collection includes specialized active ingredients (COSMSUN zinc oxides, COSM'ACTIVE FAB antimicrobial booster, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate), innovative gelified bases (COS'GELLY line: KD-T60, KD-Z60, KD-TZ60, LINEN, RED GAC, HEMP, KD-ZN for UV protection and specialized care), vegetable oils (COSM'OIL line: ARGAN, SFWD), upcycling ingredients (COS'CORE line: KARANJA, ALMOND), and plant butters (COS'BUTTER line: CACAO, KOKUM, PHULWHARA, KPANGNAN, AVOCADO and others). The HOMECARE collection features ingredients for wood care and maintenance products (COSM'OIL KD-I, SFWD-I). All products are developed with technical support services including formulation assistance, regulatory compliance, and custom product creation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- COSM'OIL: Natural and organic vegetable oils for cosmetic and homecare applications
- COS'BUTTER
- COS'CORE
- COSM'SUN
- COS'GELLY
- COSM'ACTIVE
Products and services
- COSMSUN-ZNO-NN - Poudre de ZnO Non-Nano Non-nano zinc oxide powder approved COSMOS and NATRUE with unique particle morphology offering high transparency and excellent dispersion properties for SPF 30 and 50+ sunscreen formulations. Impurities below 5ppm lead content.
- COSMSUN-ZNO - Poudre de ZnO Nano Nano zinc oxide powder approved COSMOS and NATRUE with high transparency and excellent dispersion properties for SPF 30 formulations.
- COS'GELLY KD-T60 - Dispersion de TiO2 Titanium dioxide dispersion in an anhydrous gelified base that improves long-term storage stability and facilitates formulation and production.
- COS'GELLY KD-Z60 - Dispersion de ZnO Zinc oxide dispersion in an anhydrous gelified composition providing natural UV protection for sunscreen and skincare formulations.
- COS'GELLY KD-TZ60 - Dispersion de TiO2 et ZnO Combined titanium dioxide and zinc oxide dispersion in an anhydrous gelified base for broad-spectrum UV protection. Nagoya Protocol compliant.
- COS'GELLY LINEN - Base Gélifiée d'Huile de Lin Anhydrous gel base with high percentage of linseed oil, rich in Omega 3 and 9, suitable for dry and irritated skin and dull, fine hair.
- COS'GELLY RED GAC - Base Gélifiée d'Huile de GAC Anhydrous gel base with high percentage of Gac fruit oil (Momordica Cochinchinensis), a traditional Vietnamese ingredient known for nutritional and medicinal properties.
- COS'GELLY HEMP - Base Gélifiée d'Huile de Chanvre Anhydrous gel base with high percentage of organic hemp oil (Cannabis Sativa) obtained by cold pressing, rich in chlorophyll.
- COS'GELLY KD-ZN - Dispersion de ZnO Zinc oxide dispersion in an anhydrous gelified base for natural UV protection in SPF 30 and 50+ formulations.
- COSM'OIL SFWD - Cire de Tournesol BIO 100% French and 99% CPAI organic sunflower wax obtained by hydrogenation of organic sunflower oil, with improved stability and adhesion properties for makeup and care applications.
- COSM'OIL ARGAN - Huile d'Argan BIO Argan kernel oil obtained by pressing, golden colored with characteristic odor, used for anti-aging skin care and hair care formulations.
- COSM'ACTIVE FAB - Booster Antimicrobien Antimicrobial booster that increases the activity of preservatives listed in Annex V of EU Regulation No. 12123/2009. Protected by patent FR 213362 and COSMOS certified.
- DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZINATE Natural compound extracted from licorice roots (Glycyrrhiza Uralentis) with anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, anti-allergic, soothing, calming, whitening and antiviral properties. COSMOS 100% CPAI approved.
- COS'CORE KARANJA - Tourteau de Karanja Karanja seedcake powder obtained by sieving after grinding almonds and extracting Karanja oil, used as scalp/skin exfoliant and texture agent. Nagoya Protocol compliant.
- COS'CORE ALMOND - Tourteau d'Amandes French almond seedcake powder obtained by sieving after grinding almonds and extracting almond oil, for upcycled cosmetic applications.
- COS'BUTTER CACAO - Beurre de Cacao BIO Vegetable fat from pressing cocoa beans, ivory yellow to brown in color, used in body care, hair care and face care formulations.
- COS'BUTTER KOKUM - Beurre de Kokum Cold-pressed Garcinia Indica seed butter rich in oleic and stearic acid, often used as a replacement for cocoa butter with high stability and elevated melting point.
- COS'BUTTER PHULWHARA - Beurre de Phulwarah Cold-pressed butter from dried seeds of Indian Bassia butyracea tree, Nagoya Protocol compliant.
- COS'BUTTER KPANGNAN - Beurre de Kpangnan Cold-pressed butter from African Pentadesma butyracea tree seeds, also called painya, kanya, kanga or akpoto.
- COS'BUTTER AVOCADO - Beurre d'Avocat BIO Avocado pulp oil obtained by cold pressing or centrifugation followed by deodorization and structured with shea stearin.
- COSM'OIL KD-I - Huile de Karanja Désodorisée (HomeCare) Pongamia Glabra seed oil obtained by pressing followed by deodorization for wood care and soap making applications, offering UV protection, anti-fungal, anti-stain, water-repellent, and scratch-masking properties.
- COSM'OIL SFWD-I - Cire de Tournesol Hydrogénée (HomeCare) 100% French and 100% CPAI organic sunflower wax obtained by hydrogenation of organic sunflower oil for homecare applications, with improved stability and adhesion.
- Custom Ingredient Formulation & Pilot-Scale Production Service Bespoke R&D service creating custom ingredients and formulations for B2B clients, including in vivo efficacy testing, orientation formula development, and exclusive prototype compositions transposable from laboratory to pilot scale (5 to 20 kg). Supported by 150 m² facility in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône with 40 m² lab and 20 m² pilot lab.
Quantifiable outcome
- COSM'SUN ZNO-NN achieves less than 5ppm lead impurity — lowest among comparable zinc oxide grades worldwide
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use CosmAct, SAS
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
CosmAct, SAS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature15 records
CosmAct, SAS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Groupe TramarcoreCosmAct partners with Groupe Tramar at Le Havre for logistics and fulfillment services. Groupe Tramar provides secure warehousing and transport services with ISO 9001 certification and strategic location at Le Havre port. This partnership enables CosmAct to store and deliver ingredients across France and internationally according to client-specific needs.
- BIK International Handel GmbHcoreDistributor covering Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Located at Seestrasse 62, CH-8942 Oberrieden, Switzerland.
- B&B Industrial Services Sp. ZO.OminorDistributor covering Poland. Contact: Mrs Aleksandra Bartnik.
- ChemSpec Ltd.minorDistributor covering the United States. Located at 1559 Corporate Woods Parkway, Suite 150, Uniontown, Ohio 44685.
- INVITAminorDistributor covering Russia. Located at 36 bld.1, office 5.5, Lusinovskaya Str., 115093 Moscow.
- HonorChem Co., Ltd.minorDistributor covering Taiwan. Located at No.5-100, Guanghua St., Xinshi Dist., Tainan City 74449, Taiwan.
- Eigenmann & VeronellicoreDistributor covering Spain and Portugal. Located at Carretera d'Esplugues 225, 08940 Cornellà del Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
- Safic Alcan RomaniaminorDistributor covering Romania. Located at Bulevardul Regina Maria nr. 32, Bucuresti.
- Vinarjan ChemtechminorDistributor covering India. Located at E-1/363, Shiv Ram Park, Nangloi, New Delhi-110041, India.
- Unifect Ltd.minorDistributor covering UK and Ireland. Located at Unit 1 Stone Barn, Brows Farm, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6JG, UK.
- Oy Chembiz AB LTminorDistributor covering Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Denmark. Located at Seponkatu 21, 48600 Kotka, Finland.
- LavolleeminorDistributor covering France. Located at 9 Rue Louis Rouquier, F-92300 Levallois – Paris.
- PermcosminorDistributor covering Switzerland and Benelux. Located at Rosenstrasse 2, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland.
- India National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)coreNagoya Protocol compliance agreement signed between CosmAct and India's National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). This agreement provides international regulatory security for using all raw materials imported from India and their derivative ingredients, allowing CosmAct to conduct R&D and commercialize ingredients derived from Indian biodiversity without risk of penalties, sample seizures, patent cancellations, or imprisonment.
- COSMEBIOcoreCosmAct is a member of COSMEBIO, the association of bio cosmetics. COSMEBIO comprises over 400 companies committed to natural and ethical cosmetics with an exigeant specification and values charter. The label guarantees bio cosmetic composition including minimum 95% natural ingredients and 95% of plant ingredients from organic farming, with annual independent certification.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CosmAct, SAS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Active Concepts: Specialty supplier of cosmetic actives, botanical extracts and functional ingredients to personal-care formulators; comparable niche specialty ingredient manufacturer profile.
- Lessonia: French manufacturer of natural cosmetic ingredients (exfoliants, plant powders, oils) serving B2B cosmetics and homecare formulators — closest direct peer in geography, size-band and product mix.
- Seppic (Air Liquide Healthcare): Specialty cosmetic and personal-care ingredient manufacturer with a comparable portfolio of natural actives, emulsifiers and formulation bases, including UV-filter and rheology modifiers sold B2B to global cosmetics brands.
- Hallstar Beauty: Specialty personal care ingredient manufacturer offering UV filters, naturals and formulation bases; comparable B2B ingredient model targeting cosmetic formulators.
Broad incumbents
- Croda International: Large specialty chemicals company with a Personal Care division supplying natural and synthetic cosmetic ingredients globally; competes across oils, butters, actives and UV filters.
- Symrise (Cosmetic Ingredients / Diana): Flavor and fragrance group with a Cosmetic Ingredients division covering natural actives, UV filters and botanical extracts for personal-care formulators worldwide.
- Cargill Beauty: Division of Cargill supplying plant-derived oils, butters, starches and bioactives to personal care formulators; competes in the same natural cosmetic ingredient category.
- Evonik Personal Care & Hygiene: Specialty chemicals company selling silicones, actives, and natural-derived cosmetic ingredients including UV-filter dispersions; direct overlap with CosmAct's COS'GELLY systems.
- BASF Personal Care / Care Chemicals: Global chemical major offering cosmetic ingredients including UV filters, bioactives, and natural oils, with broad formulation support; competes with CosmAct in the same B2B beauty ingredient channel.
- Givaudan Active Beauty: Global flavor and fragrance major with an Active Beauty division selling botanical extracts, cosmetic actives and UV-filter systems to CPG customers; overlaps CosmAct's natural actives and UV-filter portfolios.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CosmAct, SAS social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
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Frequently asked questions about CosmAct, SAS
What does CosmAct, SAS do?
CosmAct manufactures and distributes a proprietary portfolio of natural and organic ingredients for cosmetic and homecare product manufacturers. Its offerings span plant-based oils, butters, seedcake powders, anhydrous gelified UV-filter dispersions (ZnO, TiO2), and patented antimicrobial boosters, sold under six registered sub-brand lines (COSM'OIL, COS'BUTTER, COS'CORE, COS'GELLY, COSM'SUN, COSM'ACTIVE). The company also provides custom ingredient formulation, laboratory-to-pilot scale production (5-20 kg), and technical/regulatory dossier support as a B2B service to finished product manufacturers worldwide.
Is CosmAct, SAS a public or private company?
CosmAct, SAS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CosmAct, SAS founded?
CosmAct, SAS was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is CosmAct, SAS based?
CosmAct, SAS is headquartered in Pontoise, France, in the Europe region.
How does CosmAct, SAS make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Natural and Bio Ingredient Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Ingredient and Formulation Services.
Who are CosmAct, SAS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Active Concepts, Lessonia, Seppic (Air Liquide Healthcare) and Hallstar Beauty. Broad incumbents are Croda International, Symrise (Cosmetic Ingredients / Diana), Cargill Beauty, Evonik Personal Care & Hygiene, BASF Personal Care / Care Chemicals and Givaudan Active Beauty.
Does CosmAct, SAS have an API?
No public API is recorded for CosmAct, SAS.
What industry is CosmAct, SAS in?
CosmAct, SAS's product category is Cosmetic and Personal Care Ingredients. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAOAF, Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose), with a secondary code of AFAJAFAH, Chelators & Sequestrants (Calcium Disodium EDTA, Citrates as Preservation Aids). Its NAICS code is 3259 and its SIC code is 2800.