French cosmetic ingredients maker Roquette Beauté has opened a centre of excellence in Shanghai that aims to serve as a hub for co-creation and partnership opportunities within the Chinese cosmetics market.
The Roquette Beauté Expertise Centre is equipped with an advanced application lab and a comprehensive testing centre, including sensory analysis capabilities, to support the development of high-performance, plant-based cosmetic formulations.
Roquette Beauté said this facility is entirely devoted to cosmetics and is testament to its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in plant-based ingredients for cosmetics.
Designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the centre will enable Roquette Beauté’s scientific teams and customers to work closely together in a stimulating and cutting-edge setting.
The facility is envisioned as a space where creativity and science converge, enabling the creation of innovative solutions for makeup, haircare, skincare, and oral care applications that meet the evolving needs of consumers for plant-based cosmetics that deliver both on sustainability and proven efficacy.
Bénédicte Courel, general manager of Roquette Beauté, said: “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our first expertise centre in China and to soon welcome our customers and partners in Shanghai.
“This new centre is a testament to our desire to be at the forefront of cosmetic science and our commitment to working hand-in-hand with our partners to co-create the future of sustainable beauty.”
