Supercritical CO₂ for Cosmetic and Fragrance

A natural extraction method for premium cosmetics and fine fragrance

In the beauty industry, consumers increasingly seek products made using natural, transparent processes that respect both human health and the environment. Cosmetics and fragrance manufacturers therefore face new challenges:

• Preserving the full sensory and active properties of plant materials
• Adopting more environmentally responsible extraction methods
• Eliminating the use of petrochemical-derived solvents
• Extracting delicate and complex molecules using advanced technologies

Enhancing Natural Beauty with Supercritical CO₂

Supercritical CO₂ extraction is particularly well suited to the formulation of highly pure and concentrated extracts. By operating at low temperatures and without synthetic solvents, this method makes it possible to obtain botanical extracts rich in active compounds, suitable for cosmetic formulations and personal care products.

CO₂ extraction also helps preserve the natural aromas and bioactivity of delicate plant materials, allowing the resulting ingredients to retain their original integrity and properties as effectively as possible.

Key Benefits for Cosmetics

• Production of extracts compatible with an environmentally responsible approach
• Preservation of natural fragrances and plant bioactive compounds
• Ingredients free from petrochemical solvent residues
• Gentle processing of heat-sensitive plant materials
• High extract purity and good stability
• Valorization of rare or complex plant molecules

Supercritical CO₂ for Natural Perfumery

The olfactory profile of an extract intended for perfumery depends strongly on the extraction technique used. With supercritical CO₂, it becomes possible to reproduce the scent of fresh plant materials with particularly high fidelity, which can be difficult to achieve with certain traditional methods such as hexane extraction or steam distillation.

Thanks to the inert nature of CO₂ and the absence of solvent residues, extraction can produce purer and more authentic fragrances while limiting the need for additional purification steps.

Key Benefits for Fragrance Production

• Authentic natural fragrances faithful to the original plant material
• Extraction without petrochemical solvents for high-quality essences
• Improved preservation of aromatic complexity
• Low-impact processing that can be optimized for energy efficiency
• Extraction suited to fresh and delicate plant materials

At TENNAD, we offer supercritical CO₂ extraction solutions tailored to the needs of the cosmetics and fragrance industries. Discover how our Easy One and Easy Lab technologies can contribute to the development of demanding formulations and support your goals for purity, sustainability and performance.