Michel Philippe

Studies: Biochemistry and organic chemistry
 Ph. D., 1984: New sugar derivatives in the field of antibacterial
compounds
 Joined L’OREAL R&I in 1984
 Green and Sustainable Chemistry Manager
Main fields of expertise:
 Eco-design of green ingredients based on chemistry and
biocatalysis of monosaccharides, polysaccharides and lipids:
mainly, amphiphilic derivatives, surfactants and lipids
(sphingolipids and ceramides) with launches on the market
 Development of new green processes using renewable raw
materials from plant
 Implementation of green indicators
 > 120 patents
 > 20 articles and posters