Green lodging news / December 2015 - 

NEW YORK—GFL Cosmetics, a leading hospitality amenity company in Europe, is expanding into the U.S. market. While celebrating its 20th anniversary in Milan, Italy, GFL Cosmetics is launching its newest venture: distribution within the United States. Specializing in retail and courtesy bath articles for the hotel and spa hospitality industries, GFL is known for its superior quality products, Ecocert Organic and EcoLabel certified cosmetics, and innovative, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscience packaging.

“We are very pleased to introduce the hotels and resorts of the United States to the exceptional caliber of products for which GFL has become known throughout Europe,” says Guido Bonadonna, CEO of GFL. “Passion for our work, the confidence of expertise, and unlimited imagination continually drive us to create new offerings that expand and push boundaries, challenging existing standards. This has allowed us to help shape the industry we work in, and is a drive that we feel will resonate with the U.S. market.”

GFL products are made in its state-of-the-art, ultra-modern facility in northern Italy, just outside of Milan. The utmost consideration is paid to minimizing environmental impact throughout the manufacture, delivery and consumption of each product, complete with on-site, direct recycling during the production process. Each raw material is selected with respect for environmental requirements, uniformity to ecological standards and vegetable origin. Products are created with highly biodegradable formulations and packaging, utilizing PET and other eco-friendly materials. Each formulation is dermatologically tested and free of parabens.

Four Cosmetic & Accessory Ranges

In addition to fully custom offerings, GFL USA is offering four cosmetic and accessory ranges, each with a unique aesthetic and product experience and available in individual, as well as retail and dispenser sizes:

Geneva Guild—A contemporary, yet familiar and welcoming collection with simple, clean lines, subtle use of color and a fresh linen scent. Packaged in 30ml recyclable PET bottles with coordinating soap and accessories.

Hopal—The Nordic Ecolabel certified Hopal collection is packaged in environmentally conscious one-piece resealable tubes and recycled paper packaging.

Galimard—1747 is a refined collection of courtesy products honoring the traditional craft of Jean de Galimard, official perfumer to Louis XV. The classically elegant perfume conveys the French taste for luxury inspired by the natural harvests of Grasse in Southern France.

Osmè—An Ecocert natural and organic certified collection of cosmetics and soap enriched with organic extracts and subtly scented with botanical essential oils. The Osmè range, which includes turn down, honor bar and a full collection of accessory items, is developed without parabens, silicones, artificial colorings or synthetic fragrances and is rich in potently beneficial Aloe Barbadensis to enhance guest wellness.