Hallstar, a specialty chemistry company based in Chicago, has acquired bioactive ingredient supplier Oléos. Located in Montpellier, France, Oléos’s proprietary oleo eco-extraction technology produces 100 percent natural, sustainable and clinically proven bioactive compounds for cosmetic applications including anti-aging qualities, dark spot diminishment and skin whitening.
“Oléos’s capabilities and technology will enhance Hallstar’s technology platform with patented, clinically proven natural active ingredients for beauty and personal care,” said John Paro, chairman, president and CEO of Hallstar.
“The south of France, with its access to natural resources and proximity to major customers, has been an ideal place to grow our business over the last seven years,” said Anne Rossignol-‐Castera, president of Oléos.
Oléos eco‐extracts active ingredients of high purity and yield – without the use of organic solvents and other pollutants – in a way that is ecologically sustainable. Its expertise in lipids, vegetable oils and anti-oxidants will create new synergies with Hallstar’s knowledge in ester chemistry and naturally sourced ingredients.
About Hallstar:
Hallstar is a global provider of specialty chemistry solutions.
About Oléos:
Oléos creates natural, anti-aging, oily, organic, eco-designed cosmetic ingredients. These products rely on the synergy between the properties of vegetable oils together with the bio-molecules naturally present in plants, flowers, fruits and minerals.
