Natural cosmetics

Talents & Innovation:
A rich ecosystem for cosmetics

Bretagne offers training from Bac+2 (associate degree) to doctorate level (UCO, UBS, UBO, maritime high schools, etc.), covering all professions in the sector: from raw material production to R&D in chemistry or biotechnology, including formulation and aesthetic care.

• Cutting-edge research in marine biology: the 3 marine biology stations, the European Institute for Marine Studies (IUEM) and national research organizations: CNRS, Ifremer, INRAE, IRSET, all connected to universities, university-hospitals and higher education institutions throughout Bretagne.
• A strong innovation momentum for natural marine ingredients with:
  • Numerous technological innovation and transfer centers: Biotech Santé Bretagne, CEVA (dedicated to algae), Vegenov (plant-based biotechnologies)
  • Competitiveness clusters: Vegepolys Valley (valorization of plant-based resources) and Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, with an international scope (valorization of marine resources)
  • Renowned research centers and institutions: Marine biology stations, CNRS, Ifremer, INSERM, university hospitals, universities and prestigious higher education insitutions
  • A network of dynamic technological platforms with Biogenouest and the bioprocesses platform Prodiabio
  • Specialized service companies in R&D and formulation, as well as suppliers of ingredients, excipients, active compounds, and additives to support you in developing a natural cosmetic product line.
  • Local clusters that facilitate synergies between sectors, such as Cluster Algues Bretagne, Breizpack

And ongoing support efforts for the industry through Biotech Santé Bretagne and COSMED Antenne Grand Ouest, which assist companies with their development

2 major events bring together innovative players in the cosmetics field:

• COSM’ING, a unique international event in Europe that gathers academic and industry experts around cosmetic ingredients and biotechnologies.
• U’COSMETICS, an event combining a student competition and a professional conference at the heart of cosmetic innovation.

Collaborations and partnerships strengthen Bretagne’s leading position in sustainable cosmetics innovation:

• ICCARE, a joint laboratory bringing together Chanel and the National School of Chemistry of Rennes
• The Region’s participation in the European platform Go4Cosmetics
• The University of Southern Bretagne’s involvement in the European project Nenu2PHAR, focused on developing bioplastics for, among other uses, cosmetic packaging