What do ‘glass skin’, ‘cloud skin’, and ‘skin cocktailing’ have in common? They’re all terms that reflect the many aesthetic trends currently flooding social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Now, ‘jelly’ or ‘Jello’ skin is having its moment. This term refers to skin that is so firm it bounces back when touched – the perfect consistency of well, jelly
When we started up our future-oriented enzymatic esterification plant for the production of sustainable oleochemicals at Oelegem in Belgium, a key aim was to ‘be part of the change you want to see in the world’. As a global company, we understand how critical it is to limit negative environmental impacts, and that change is only possible when industries work together to adapt, transform, and thrive.
Mousses, patches, shimmering gels, feathering mists… when it comes to sun care innovation, this year has certainly seen a spike in new product launches that can answer consumer demand - not only for fresh and funky formulations, but solutions that can fit shoppers’ unique lifestyle requirements. The good news is that at Oleon Health and Beauty, we have taken the guesswork out of tracking the latest trends. Our unique horizon scanning capability means that we can offer our customers the very latest trends, product requirements, and solutions available in the skin, sun, and personal care sectors.
When it comes to beauty and skincare rituals, acts of self-care can offer much more than just a gorgeous appearance. It helps us to slow down, to focus on living in the moment, and shuts out the noise of an increasingly frenetic and busy life.
At Oleon Health and Beauty, we applaud all initiatives that tackle harmful norms and stereotypes. We firmly believe that as sustainable and responsible ingredient suppliers we have a role to play in assisting brand owners to transition to a more inclusive sector, through the establishment of a ‘greener’ and more sustainable ingredient manufacturing industry. We believe this could enable consumers to feel even better and more in control about the products they choose to use.
Baby massage is a lovely way for new parents to bond with their babies. At Oleon Health and Beauty, we thrive on the opportunity to offer product developers the very latest in semi breathable barriers that are safe and gentle, using the best quality ingredients. This includes our start ingredient Jolee 7887, a natural water/oil emulsifier that provides long lasting moisturization for use in baby care products.
Ever heard of the ‘lipstick effect’? The phrase, first coined by the luxury skincare brand Estee Lauder, points to the fact that during economic upheaval, consumers tend to buy more affordable luxuries1. Skincare and beauty brand owners that develop reasonably priced indulgences often thrive, particularly when consumers are tightening their belts.
Who doesn’t love a bit of luxury? Whether you get your fix from prestige handbags, shoes, designer clothes, wine with an exclusive terroir, or the incredible skin feel of a premium beauty product. At Oleon Health and Beauty, it is all about making the experience count!
Sun care brand owners are being urged to rework/relook at their formulations in the face of increasing pressure on the health and viability of marine and fresh water sources. The call from Oleon Health and Beauty (‘Oleon’), experts in converting natural fats and oils into speciality oleochemicals for the beauty and personal care industry, follows investigations1 into the effects of sun care and personal care products on delicate water and marine ecosystems.
Oleon Health and Beauty (‘Oleon’), specialists in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of products will be attending this year’s highly anticipated in-cosmetics Global, held from 28 to 30 March at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Spain.
Sun care is being touted as the new skincare, triggering the development of multi-purpose personal care products that combine a wide range of functionalities. This trend offers tremendous scope for new product formulators. If you can harness the power of UV protection with additional functionality in moisturizers, skin-firming and tightening products, you can access the awesome purchasing power of a growing wave of informed consumers!
The ‘holobiont’ is set to become one of the biggest trends in the beauty and skincare industry in 2023. The term refers to the interaction between a host organism and its microbial system, typically found in the gut or on the skin.
Blurring the lines between topical beauty and dermatological science, derma cosmetics offer a deep and effective method of action over traditional retail brands in the beauty and personal care sector.
We sometime lose sight of just how amazing our skin is. As the largest organ in the human body, our skin is its first defense against the environment, offering protection against sun exposure, air pollution, water loss, pathogen, and microorganism attack.
In the thriving beauty and personal care industries, getting your skincare brand to stand out can be tough. This space is saturated with fierce competition, and as a brand owner you need to be at the top of your game to establish a loyal following of repeat customers.
At Oleon Health and Beauty, we are putting the WOW factor back in in your formulations with our innovative multiple emulsion, emulsifier package.
With formulators pressed for time, we focus on the development of multi-functionality in our raw materials and ingredients, including our emulsifier and antimicrobial ingredient, Jolee® 7908.
We live in an era when skincare innovation is continually evolving, resulting in a vibrant and multi-faceted marketplace.
While skin health is important all year round, consumers must be extra vigilant during the winter months when cold and extreme weather conditions can play havoc with the delicate skin microbiome.
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In our highly diverse and unique society, having a product tailor-made to cater to your specific lifestyle can be very appealing.
Consumers consistently demand more from their skincare and beauty products, and it is up to new product developers to acknowledge these requirements and drive innovation in the sector. One of the biggest trends is for multi-functional products and this pared down method of beautifying is doing wonders for our skin, our pockets, and the environment too!
At Oleon, we are committed to reducing the effects of the chemical industry on the environment. We do this by focusing on a system that embraces natural chemistry during the conversion of natural fats and oils into fatty acids, glycerine, esters, dimers, technical oils, and speciality oleochemicals.
Oleon, specialists in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of products, including fatty acids, glycerine, esters, dimers, technical oils, and speciality oleochemicals, has reaffirmed its commitment to SPIRE Vision 2030 targets through partnership with the INCITE project, which sees the creation of a dedicated enzymatic esterification demo plant.
Cosmetic, personal care and chemical manufacturers are heavily invested in the development of a sustainable sector. It is this approach that could hold the key to unlocking positive climate strategies across the industrial manufacturing value chain. In a sector ripe for disruption, it is the major players, including oleochemical manufacturers and suppliers, who will drive momentum!
Oleon Health & Beauty (‘Oleon’), specialists in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of products, including fatty acids, glycerine, esters, dimers, technical oils, and speciality oleochemicals, will be attending this year’s highly anticipated UK cosmetics show, SCS Formulate (SCS).
The next phase in the commercial health and beauty market will be governed by the dynamic relationship between technology, consumers, and brands – set to revolutionize the sector like never before.
When Oleon first partnered with the INCITE project our aim was clear: We wanted to facilitate an industry growth strategy that would enable a climate-neutral and resource-efficient Europe by 2050.
Hair care is important not only for our appearance, but overall hygiene too. Healthy hair allows us to look our best and serves an ancillary function in keeping our hair and scalp strong, vigorous, and disease-free.
Sensitive skin is a common condition but given its subjective nature, it is often difficult to accurately pinpoint frequency in the human population.
With the delicate skin biome under constant attack, our research and development team takes particular care to develop emollients that can offset the damage caused by the environment and consumer lifestyles.
As the climate crisis hots up, one of the most lasting trends for personal care and beauty brands centres around doing more with less. This requirement is translating into the need to develop sustainable packaging in line with the new obligations described in The EU Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy, which sets out ambitious targets for the collection and recycling of plastic materials.
Finding a balance between technical performance and environmental awareness is a key driver of our research and development teams. We are proud that most of our products meet stringent market requirements while adhering to the very latest in environmental legislation.
Just as we all felt that a return to normal was imminent, the world was hit with a double whammy: the unprecedented cost of living crisis coupled to the fallout of the war in Ukraine.
Consumer skincare requirements are constantly evolving and there are numerous variables that impact new product formulation and development. The most common factors include provenance, supply chain integrity, how sustainable an ingredient is, and lastly, how to optimise product efficacy during new product development.
With our tagline of “Be honest, be yourself, be Jolee®” we manifest our belief in a future where honest transparency reflects the origin of our raw materials, our product’s performance, and the impact our business has on the environment.
A few years ago, being vegan was seen as a niche interest where people simply avoided meat or meat-derived food and clothing. Since then, we’ve seen this market grow to include all sectors of daily life and the trend is thriving on the back of strong, confident, and knowledgeable consumers. For the informed shopper, it’s all about making a lifestyle choice by adopting a rigorous code that lessens the impact of human consumption on the environment, while aiding animal health and welfare. But critically too: Going vegan influences how shoppers choose to spend their money.
Choosing sustainable packaging is important to Oleon as it can reduce the carbon footprint of the product for both customer and producer. But what does it mean “the best choice for sustainable packaging”?
With our new purpose “Serving the Earth”, Oleon and its shareholder the Avril Group are committed to create a response for the challenges the earth is facing. Recently, Oleon developed a new sustainability scoring tool that is in line with the 12 principles of green chemistry and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
In our effort to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, Oleon looks at both large and small actions to reach our target of 30% reduction by 2030. While travel has a smaller impact on our global greenhouse gas emissions, we believe it is important to show our commitment in all areas, as even smaller actions can have a big impact.
Renewable raw materials are at the heart of our business. More than 95% of the raw materials we source are renewable and we continuously take action to protect our natural resources and biodiversity.
Oleon is committed to reduce all our direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (expressed in CO2eq) by 30% by 2030. This commitment is in line with the Science-Based Targets initiative.
As our skin comes in contact with environmental pollutants each day, it’s essential to get them gently removed to avoid clogged pores, dullness and acne. If not already part of your daily routine, we have summarized our beauty routine below as washing your face is one of the most basic and essential step to include into your daily routine. This can be done twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.
With two initiatives, a group agreement with the social partners as well as a partnership with Agefiph, the Avril Group, which has been committing to the subject of disability as part of its CSR approach since 2014, is continuing its action in favor of a collective and inclusive project, in line with its purpose of "Serving the Earth".
Meet An-Sofie Vandenberghe, Marketing & Communication Officer at Oleon
Meet Rune Daneels, our Product Manager
Today, Monday September 27th marks the official launch of the Oleon Health and Beauty webshop.
Meet Kenneth-Xiyuan Wang, our Sales Manager Health & Beauty for China.
Meet Samantha Ondilla - Account Manager Oleon Health & Beauty North-America
It’s important to remember that while you’re having fun in the sun, you should cover your body with the best sunscreen in order to keep your skin safe.
Meet Boris Chambon - Account Manager Oleon Health & Beauty France
Meet Shi Von Lam - Key Account Manager Oleon Health & Beauty Asia Pacific
Meet Mauro Puppett - R&D Cosmetic Application Manager
Meet Marie Bellenger - Market manager Health & Beauty.
Meet Marlies Decleer - Product manager Health & Beauty.
We are very happy to announce that our natural derived Health & Beauty ingredients are now NATRUE approved by the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association.
Meet Galina De Pauw - Market Manager at Oleon.
From all of us at Oleon, we wish you happy holidays.
Meet Sebastien Busschaert - Business Manager Life Sciences at Oleon.
One of the biggest challenges of the PVC industry is to produce in a sustainable way. Consequently, the reduction, reuse and upgrade of waste material are becoming more and more important.
Orang Asli is a collective term for 18 ethnic groups of about 150,000 native people in Malaysia.
The Oleon Health & Beauty team can count on some real experts to guide our customers with their specific needs. As a personal approach is very important to us, we'd like to present you one of our team members. This time we're talking with Product Manager Elise Buggenhout.
On Thursday 22 October and Friday the 23rd, Avril organized a new edition of the Pink Days. October is the "pink" month...
Together with its shareholder Avril, Oleon developed a clear palm policy.
Oleon’s facility in Port Klang (Malaysia) has produced 6.500 liter of hand sanitizer to give away to the Malaysian Ministry of Health and the Fire & Rescue Department.
After some adjustments in our production processes, we are able to produce hand sanitizer based on our own raw materials.
We are very pleased to announce that Oleon has been awarded with the Gold medal by EcoVadis for the third time in a row, in recognition of our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts
About four years ago, Oleon joined a Flemish research project, the INCITE project, together with VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Research) and two industrial partners from the feed and cosmetics industry.
Since 2016, Avril has adopted Earthworm Foundation's(EF) approach known as VTTV for Values, Transparency, Transformation and Verification.
Oleon is keen on sourcing sustainable palm oil, which represents between 5 and 10% of the total volume of our raw materials.
Oleon aims to work exclusively with suppliers who uphold the same standards and principles as we do with regards to sustainability and ethical behavior.
In partnership with E.ON, Oleon invested in a new cogeneration plant in Ertvelde (BE) to anticipate its future energy requirements.
During the European Sustainable Development week (May 30th until June 5th), Oleon will share how we specifically contribute to the UN SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals) with you.
Over one in five Belgians live in poverty. These numbers were published by Eurostat in account of the International day for the Eradication of Poverty.
Green Chemistry is the heart of our company. We use bio-based materials to supply our customers with the most environment-friendly and safe products.
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