Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Headquartered in Belgium, the company operates in more than 65 countries with a network of technical laboratories and industry specialists supporting product innovation and formulation development.
The company plays a key role in connecting ingredient manufacturers with cosmetic and personal care brands, providing high-quality raw materials, formulation expertise and regulatory guidance. Its portfolio supports a wide range of applications including skin care, hair care, sun care, colour cosmetics and body care products.
Azelis differentiates itself through its strong technical and innovation capabilities. The company operates a global network of application laboratories staffed by chemists and formulators who assist customers in developing new formulations, optimizing ingredient performance and accelerating time-to-market. These labs support activities such as formulation design, stability testing, microbiological analysis and pilot production for cosmetic products.
The company collaborates with more than 2,000 ingredient suppliers worldwide and serves tens of thousands of customers across life sciences and industrial markets. By combining technical expertise with market insights, Azelis helps brands identify emerging consumer trends such as clean beauty, sustainable formulations and high-performance active ingredients.
Sustainability is another important pillar of the company’s strategy. Azelis actively promotes responsible sourcing, environmentally friendly ingredients and sustainable supply chains through global initiatives and corporate responsibility programs aligned with international standards.
With its integrated model covering ingredient distribution, formulation support, regulatory assistance and supply chain management Azelis has established itself as a trusted innovation partner for cosmetic and personal care manufacturers worldwide.