Seppic triples natural extracts production capacity

Seppic, a subsidiary of Air Liquide Healthcare, inaugurated a new production unit at its Lons facility near Pau, France, on 27 October 2026, according to a press statement by the company. The investment marks a key milestone for the speciality ingredients producer in response to growing global demand for purified natural active ingredients.

The new 1,400 m² building at Seppic’s eight-hectare Lons site, which employs more than 50 people, will triple production capacity for Ceramosides, a key range serving both the nutrition and beauty markets.

Ceramosides ingredients are wheat extracts rich in phytoceramides, available for topical and oral use, with clinically proven benefits for anti-ageing, skin hydration and hair loss reduction, the company states.

Ceramides are widely recognised as a key ingredient in both cosmetics and nutrition. The hashtag #ceramides has attracted…