L'Oréal S.A. is a France-based global cosmetics manufacturer active across skincare, haircare, makeup, and fragrance. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Clichy, it operates extensive R&D and manufacturing networks worldwide to develop and produce consumer and professional beauty products.
Relevant to the chemical industry, L'Oréal’s activities center on formulation science and evaluation of ingredients such as polymers, surfactants, emulsifiers, UV filters, pigments, and bioactive compounds. The company works with a broad supplier base and research partners on safety, regulatory compliance, and performance testing, and invests in areas like green chemistry, biotechnology-derived ingredients, and advanced analytical methods. It is also a major user of packaging materials (plastics, glass, and paperboard) and pursues design-for-recycling, recycled content, and material reduction initiatives within its packaging and sourcing strategies.
