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Dermocosmetology



 

Dermocosmetics is defined as "skin care resulting from the fusion of dermatological care and beauty care". A field in full growth, dermocosmetology is currently the most dynamic pharmacy-related category, displaying a clearly higher growth than the other so-called "mass-marketing" or "prestige" skincare segments.

 


Industrial synergies




 

Dermocosmetology draws on the Lyon industrial fabric.

 

 

Life Sciences

 

 

For its renowned companies (Lipha, Merck, etc.) and synergies with biotechnologies (well-developed public and private fundamental research)
66,000 jobs
20% of national activity

 

Chemistry

 

For its raw materials: pigments, silicones, etc.
24,000 jobs
16% of national activity

 

 

Textile

 

For its contribution to innovation: cosmeto-textiles, silk worms, etc.
46,000 jobs
13% of national activity

 

 


Unequalled training courses




 

Specialized training

 

IPIL (Industrial Pharmacy Institute of Lyon): DESS (1-year postgraduate diploma) in industrial cosmetology
ITECH (Textile and Chemistry Institute of Lyon): engineering and technical diploma applied to industrial production and formulation
Inserm (French Institute of Health and Medical Research): Cobip, skin biology courses

 

 

A complete training base

 

4 engineering schools: ITECH, CPE Lyon, INSA, Ecole Centrale de Lyon
2 universities: Pharmacy Faculty, Catholic Faculty
Advanced studies: EM Lyon (Lyon management school)

Recognized expertise




 

Active principles and raw materials

 

A turnover of 60M€
44.5% of the region's dermocosmetology
Powerful companies: Coletica, Gattefossé, Givaudan-Lavirotte, Texinfin

 

 

 

Cosmetic testing

 

Dermscan: compaction and texture of cosmetic products
Institut d'Expertise Clinique (IEC - Clinical Expertise Institute)
Episkin: development of patterns to carry out safety and efficiency tests

 

 

Global leader in skin substitutes

 

5 major skin research laboratories
Advanced related research centers

 

 


Key figures



200 companies (157 in the cosmetics industry)
2,000 jobs
Advanced research with: Bioderma, Alpo Société Nouvelle, Sicobel Laboratories
A turnover of 135M€
200 companies (157 in the cosmetics industry)



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