Thépenier Pharma & Cosmetics: “safety and efficacy fuel the innovation pipeline”

A specialist in the production of hygiene and personal care products in mid-size series, Thépenier Pharma & Cosmetics builds on its expertise in developing innovative formulations produced...

Thépenier Pharma & Cosmetics: Safety and efficacy fuel innovation

A specialist in the production of hygiene and personal care products, Thépenier Pharma & Cosmetics (TPC) leverages its pharmaceutical expertise to design innovative, safe, and high-performing formulations. “We are one of the few European manufacturers able to produce cosmetics in a pharmaceutical environment. Our FDA OTC and GMP Pharma-certified facility guarantees product safety and efficacy,” says Bertrand Lasserre, CEO.

Committed to safe and clean cosmetics, TPC develops formulas with up to 95% ingredients of natural origin. Renowned for its oral care expertise, the company is pushing boundaries with unique concepts such as an anti-aging gum mask, finalist at the Cosmopack Awards 2024, and a silica-free toothpaste made with 98.9% natural ingredients.

In body care and dermo-cosmetics, innovation takes shape in Core Active Beauty, a patented and biomimetic range that mimics the skin’s lipid structure for optimal tolerance. Each base formula — Hydra, Calm, Youth, Pure, and soon Glow — offers intrinsic benefits and can be customized without compromising stability.

TPC is also innovating in hair care, developing next-generation hybrid formulas with high naturalness, and in sun care, with breakthrough products combining safety and naturalness expected from 2025.

To meet growing client demand, TPC has inaugurated a 500 m² liquid manufacturing workshop (capacity: 4.5 million liters/year) and will add an ultra-fast filling line by 2026.

Certified ISO 14001 and awarded Silver EcoVadis, TPC aims to cut its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030, has largely relocated sourcing to France, and targets 100% renewable electricity by 2028, while continuously reducing water and waste.

“An ODM partner doesn’t replace brands — it empowers them with reliable, innovative, and responsible solutions,” concludes Bertrand Lasserre.