Waste Material Upcycling

Gattefossé's upcycling efforts have taken a significant leap by transforming underutilized sea buckthorn leaves into high-quality bioactives, reinforcing the company’s sustainability goals. As part of its CSR roadmap, Gatt'Up&Act, Gattefossé focuses on waste recovery from the earliest stages of product development. The company maximizes the plant's rich phytochemical potential by repurposing sea buckthorn leaves traditionally discarded during fruit harvesting in Quebec.

This approach has led to the creation of two bioactives: 'Eyeglorious™,' launched in 2024 as an anti-fatigue agent, and the soon-to-be-released 'Noxifense™,' designed for holistic skin sensitivity care. Using advanced extraction techniques, Gattefossé leverages sea buckthorn leaves' antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to create effective skincare ingredients.

The company’s upcycling strategy reduces waste and highlights its commitment to sustainable innovation. By tapping into nature’s overlooked resources, Gattefossé is setting new standards for responsible cosmetic ingredient development while promoting environmental preservation.

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