Cosmetics & natural ingredients

Why has Steripure become the leading specialist in pasteurizing ingredients for the cosmetics industry?

Cosmetic pasteurization: a major concern for all stakeholders

Pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, molds, or yeasts can pose risks on several levels:

  • A risk to users’ health: skin infections, irritations, allergic reactions, redness, swelling, etc. These risks can vary depending on the nature of the cosmetic product, the extent of contamination, the number of people exposed, and their individual sensitivity.
  • A risk to stock: microorganisms can multiply rapidly under favorable conditions, such as high humidity and ambient temperature. This can lead to alterations in the product’s texture, color, or odor, or even to the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria.
  • A commercial risk: a loss of consumer confidence and reputational damage for the company marketing the product.

Pasteurizing low-moisture ingredients: A crucial issue for the cosmetics industry.

In this context, it is undeniable that all stakeholders involved in the manufacture of cosmetic products must minimize these risks by pre-treating low-moisture raw materials such as plants and herbs, powders, flowers, etc. This treatment must be carried out while respecting the key properties of the products:

The intrinsic qualities of natural ingredients, such as moisturizing, nourishing, soothing, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Pasteurizing low-moisture ingredients is therefore an important step in guaranteeing the safety and quality of cosmetic products. It is becoming an essential step in the manufacturing process of safe, high-quality cosmetic products. But beware of the different pasteurization processes! Not all products have the same qualities, and not all meet the same regulatory and industrial requirements.

Steripure Category B: Guaranteed compliance with the strictest industry standards

Sharing the same objectives as all stakeholders involved in cosmetic product manufacturing (Safety and Quality), Steripure has innovated in the pasteurization process for low-moisture products used in the production of powders, creams, oils, and lotions for body and skin care.

The health and nutraceutical sectors impose particularly stringent microbiological thresholds. This is why Steripure adheres to the most demanding specifications on the market.

To prevent any contamination, Steripure offers a cutting-edge rotary pasteurization technology based on three dimensions (temperature, time, and pressure), which allows products to be treated without altering their intrinsic qualities and while also preserving your certifications.

Having become a European leader in the pasteurization of low-moisture products, Steripure supports all its clients in achieving their objectives by sharing the same priorities: the safety and health of consumers using cosmetic products.

Steripure obtained COSMOS certification in 2024 from Ecocert, guaranteeing our commitment to organic products.