SOPHIM – French manufacturer of natural cosmetic ingredients
Founded in 1996 in Provence, SOPHIM is a family-owned company specializing in the manufacture of natural cosmetic ingredients for the beauty and personal care industry.
For 30 years, we have been developing high-performance, sustainable and traceable solutions, with recognized expertise in plant-based squalane oleochemistry, historically derived from olive and now expanded to other plant-based sources for new developments.
- Who are we ?
A family-owned company looking to the future
SOPHIM was built around a long-term vision based on circular economy principles, valorizing natural by-products to create high value-added ingredients aligned with the evolving needs of the cosmetics market.
As an independent company, we maintain close relationships with our partners while supporting customers in more than 60 countries worldwide.
- Who are we ?
Leader in olive-derived vegetal squalane
Our historical expertise is based on the transformation of olive refining by-products, a renewable raw material at the heart of our business.
Our flagship ingredient, Phytosqualan Olive, is derived from co-products of the olive oil industry, valorized through a circular economy approach.
Recognized for its exceptional affinity with the skin, olive squalane is now a key ingredient for:
- Strengthening the skin barrier,
- Improving skin hydration,
- Providing a silky, non-greasy feel.
This positioning has established SOPHIM as a leading supplier of natural ingredients for the cosmetic industry.
Prized for its excellent affinity with the skin, plant-based squalane is used in numerous cosmetic formulations for its sensory qualities, stability, and role in skin comfort. It represents a natural alternative particularly sought after by brands wishing to develop more responsible products without compromising on performance.
- Who are we ?
Integrated industrial expertise
Our core expertise is based on the complete control of industrial processes, from raw material to finished ingredient:
- Distillation,
- Esterification,
- Hydrogenation,
- Purification.
This integrated approach ensures:
✔ Consistent quality,
✔ Full traceability,
✔ Process mastery,
✔ Continuous optimization.
Our industrial organization, designed to operate as close as possible to raw material sources, also enables optimized logistics and reduced environmental impact through our Spanish subsidiary, Sophim Iberia, located in one of the world’s major olive oil production and refining regions.
- Who are we ?
A responsible approach to manufacturing
Since its creation, SOPHIM has integrated environmental considerations into the core of its development strategy.
Our model is built on:
The use of renewable raw materials, primarily derived from olive
The valorization of resources from the olive industry
Resource optimization through processes that largely operate without water consumption
Continuous improvement of our energy performance
Our mission
To support cosmetic manufacturers in their transition toward more natural, more sustainable and higher-performing formulations.
Our vision
To shape the cosmetics of tomorrow through an approach that combines naturality, innovation and environmental excellence.