Malaga company arganourSpecializing in natural cosmetic products, it has just completed its first ten years and has become one of the reference points of the sector at the national level. The firm sells its private label range of products in perfumery chains such as: intelligence And druniand also Arenal, CarrefourClarel anyone English Court, among others. It also produces private label products for Mercadona or Primor (Beauty Drops). Arganour closed last year with a turnover of close to 100 million dollars. three million euros and a staff of about 30 workers. They are in anticipation for this year 25% to 30% growth your invoice
You already have more than one in your catalog 60 references it counts between face, hair, body, sun and oil range, also on a line for men. Herbal and essential oils, moisturizing or body creams, shampoos, aloe vera, anti-cellulite products, sunscreens, soaps or hair extensions are some of the products that make up the Arganour product range, which it also sells through its own website. different market places. Distinctive feature of its products, 100% natural origin and natural, organic, vegan and cruelty free.
The company headquartered in Istanbul, casabermejawas born from the initial idea of three partners who decided to bet on argan oil (hence the name of the company). Although this product was very popular in other countries such as Spain, it was hardly known in Spain. United States, Morocco anyone France.
“Some of us, like me, came from the IT industry and we all loved cosmetics, natural and organic products. And we saw that there is a market opportunity in this industry,” says the man from Malaga. Manuel MorenoCEO of the company.
HE argan was his first version into a market where they gradually introduce other product lines such as rosehip oil, tea tree or castor oil. The company consolidated its position with these oils at a good price, which allowed them to start selling in Primor and accelerate their growth.
Gradually, they introduced more elaborate products and cosmetics formulated with ingredients of only natural origin, seeking alternatives that were equal to or more effective than traditional cosmetics and at affordable prices to the consumer.
Currently, they import raw materials for their products from more than a dozen countries. China, United States, Moroccowith as many exotic settlements as Philippines and Sri Lankafrom where it was brought into coconut oil.
Export and R&D team
Arganour also sells its products abroad. RetailersDistributors and chains in countries such as Finland, Czech Republic, Romania, Middle East, Morocco or Japan. “we too South America in the process of opening up to new markets in China and other countries”.
In 2021, they also entered the online market by launching their own website to serve customers directly and add value to the brand. They even have an Arabic version already, due to their sales in perfumery chains in Saudi Arabia.
Arganour’s production, logistics and R&D (including chemical formulators or biologists)as well as the quality, trade, marketing and management departments. Specifically, in the R&D department, there are five people who focus on the development of natural cosmetics, and they research new ingredients every day to develop unique and effective formulas.
“Our products are available large perfumeries, large supermarkets, pharmacies or herbalists. We work with adults players to bring natural cosmetics to mass consumption. The aim is to bring natural, quality and effective cosmetics to the market at good prices so that they are accessible to everyone, because natural cosmetics do not have to be expensive,” explains the company.
Headquarters of more than 1,300 square meters in Casabermeja
Production, packaging and storage are carried out in the same 1,300 square meters Casabermeja facilities, which include three warehouses and two laboratories. Moreno confirms that there are plans to expand these dependencies, which have recently been revamped in terms of production equipment. Six people are planned to join the team, which will consist of approximately 35 professionals this year.