Carlo Sessa

A heritage of expertise in cosmetic ingredients since 1947

Laboratoires Prod’Hyg, established in Ville d’Avray, France, began its journey in 1947. From its modest beginnings in a hotel basement, the company has grown into a cosmetic lab known for manufacturing quality ingredients for the beauty industry.

Technical expertise and innovative solutions

Operating from Houdan in the Île-de-France region, the company specializes in developing custom formulations for the cosmetic sector. Their work focuses on creating emulsifying bases, soap bases, and lipstick bases, integrating plant extracts and vegetable oils into their formulations.

Quality assurance and control systems

The internal laboratory maintains rigorous quality control processes throughout the supply chain and production phases. This commitment is validated by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, alongside the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal.

Sustainable practices and global sourcing

The company’s dedication to environmental management is evident in various initiatives:

• Maintenance of three beehives at the Houdan facility
• Sustainable sourcing of Allanblackia butter from Tanzania
• Responsible procurement of Kukui and Macadamia oils from Hawaii

Industry recognition and partnerships

Laboratoires Prod’Hyg maintains active memberships in key industry organizations:

• Unitis (European cosmetic ingredients organization)
• The Botanical Alliance
• Cosmetic Valley
• UEBT (Union for Ethical BioTrade)

Production approach

The company implements a made-to-order production system, ensuring product freshness and offering adapted minimum order quantities to meet client needs. This approach supports both quality assurance and efficient resource management.