On November 18, 2024, in Strasbourg, Hedi Derouiche, co-founder of Actifs Précieux, took the stage at the Supercritical Fluids Technical Days for Perfume, Cosmetics and Flavors, presenting a conference rooted in sustainable innovation and circular economy.
A Committed Approach to Circular Extraction in Cosmetics
Hedi’s talk, entitled:
“Circular Economy in Cosmetics: Towards Selective and Responsible Extraction of Natural Actives Using Supercritical CO₂”,
highlighted Actifs Précieux’s pioneering work in the valorization of Mediterranean plant co-products through clean, solvent-free extraction.
Key points from his intervention included:
The use of supercritical CO₂ as a precise and environmentally friendly extraction method, The transformation of agricultural by-products into high-value active ingredients, The integration of phytotherapy, traceability, and circular sourcing into ingredient development, The positive environmental, economic, and social impact of this extraction model.
“We believe in a living, nature-based form of cosmetics — grounded in local resources, refined by science, and driven by ecological responsibility.” — Hedi Derouiche
Actifs Précieux — Advancing Clean Extraction
This conference marked an important opportunity to share Actifs Précieux’s vision and deepen our role as a forward-thinking player in clean extraction and natural innovation.
We thank the organizers for hosting this high-level, technical exchange.
