To be a wellspring of inspiration for professionals in the cosmetics industry: that is our heartfelt ambition at inter'actifs.

To become a valued partner in the conception of new products,

To forge lasting relationships with our clients and suppliers based on mutual confidence, dialogue and recognition of each individual's expertise,

To make a key contribution in the creation of the cosmetics of tomorrow.





Trend spotter
We strive to anticipate the market's needs and nurture imagination. In order to surprise our clients and meet their needs for exceptional ingredients, we are constantly searching for new and promising substances. Our catalogue is continually being updated with products from many sources: plant-derived molecules, biotechnology, synthesis, the pharmacopoeias of cultures around the world, organic farming… and their endless possible combinations. We offer more than 400 exclusive ingredients. Varied and thoroughly researched, they encompass every aspect of the end products, from their action to their texture, in keeping with the marketing goals.
93% of you commend our marketing approach*







Talent scout
One of our prime motivations is to forge close partnerships with our suppliers. They are selected for their professionalism, reliability, expertise and innovation capacity so that we can offer our clients rare, meticulously documented ingredients.
86% of you commend our choice of suppliers*









Treasure hunter
Our unique active ingredients come from all over the world. Rigorously tested, incorporating the latest know-how in cutaneous biology, they give cosmetic formulations the credibility and added value that enables our clients to stand out from the competition.









Emotion elicitor
The unprecedented sensory qualities of our functional ingredients open new perspectives for original cosmetic textures.







Reality maker
Our ambition is to be attentive, fast reacting and on-target in order to help our clients throughout the various stages of developing a finished product.
You have said that Professionalism, Dedication and Dynamism are the words that describe us best*

Our technical team, made up of sales engineers with degrees in biology, biochemistry and chemistry in cosmetic formulation, meets regularly with professionals in the industry to explain the inter'actifs product range and help them select and integrate the ingredients that best suit their needs. This expertise is devoted entirely to helping our clients achieve their objectives.
96% of you appreciate the quality of our contacts
and 85% the quality of our technical assistance*


The ongoing monitoring of regulatory restrictions in our field, including both European and international legislation, is a prerequisite for selecting a pertinent range of ingredients, in compliance with REACH and all the different ecological, biological and ethical guidelines.
96% of you appreciate our regulatory expertise*

Lastly, we make every effort to guarantee an impeccable logistics service for our clients. Our supplies are consistent and reliable, and our storage platform allows us to react quickly and incisively to meet our delivery deadlines. In parallel, we maintain the strictest standards in terms of the documentary management and traceability of our ingredients.
97% of you commend the reliability of our Sales Administration Department**
and our compliance with our clients' specifications and demands**



The ISO 9001:2000 certification of our quality management system is proof of our commitment to providing the finest possible service.

* Cosmetics R&D Division – response rate: 74%
** Cosmetics Purchasing Division – response rate: 70%
Survey of 114 clients and prospects conducted in April 2008 as part of the ISO 9001:2000 certification process.