RAHN's Cosmetic Raw Materials
Over 60 years experience
Our RAHN-Cosmetics business unit already has over 60 years of international experience in handling speciality and auxiliary products used by the cosmetics industry, including cosmetic raw materials. Constructive and long-term cooperation with selected cosmetics raw materials suppliers coupled with the design of our own-brand RAHN-Cosmetic Actives have resulted in the creation of a contemporary and high quality product portfolio.
Our extensive knowledge of cosmetic raw materials, combined with our dedication to sustainable and eco-friendly sourcing practices, ensures that our product portfolio remains not only up-to-date and high-quality but also environmentally responsible, meeting the demands of today's conscientious consumers and our valued cosmetic raw materials suppliers. With our cosmetic raw materials, we at RAHN are happy to support and help develop your superior cosmetic products for skin and hair.
publications
We unlock the secrets of skin and hair for you. Read our scientific publications.
You can find older scientific publications in our archive.
A global consumer journey in scalp care
Personal Care April 2024
C. Degl’Innocenti, L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B.…
A New Class of Tyrosinase Inhibitors for Skin Luminosity
SÖFW April 2024
S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
A New Class of Ty…
T(r)opical Retinol Alternative with Added Value
SÖFW September 2023
S. Hettwer
T(r)opical Retinol Alternative with Added Value
SÖFW 09/23 pp. 2-5
Kindness Always Looks Good on You
SÖFW July/August 2023
C. Degl’Innocenti
Kindness Always Looks Good on You
SÖFW 7-8/23 pp. 4-8
The rise of natural ingredients in the last decade
HPC April 2023
Chiara Degl'Innocenti
The rise of natural ingredients in the last decade
HPC 04/23 p…
Skin and Vascular Fitness
SÖFW April 2023
S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, B. Suter, L. Schoeffel, S. Peyer, B. Obermayer
Skin a…
Activating Autophagy to Energize Scalp Hair and Eyelash Growth
Cosmetics & Toiletries March 2023
L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Oberm…
Measurement of Stress Relief during Scented Cosmetic Product Application Using a Mood Questionnaire, Stress Hormone Levels and Brain Activation
MDPI September 2022
Arielle Springer, Laura Höckmeier, Doris Schicker, Stefan Hettwer, Jessica Frei…
Solving the Dandruff Dilemma Holistically and Naturally
Cosmetics & Toiletries June 2022
L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Oberma…
Psoriasis – Plant-based Approach to Strengthen the Skin’s Immune System
SÖFW June 2022
S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
Psoriasis – Plant-based Approach…
To dye for! - A natural colouration booster
Personal Care May 2022
E. Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, , S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
To dye f…
The Invisible Threat for Hair and Scalp
SÖFW April 2022
E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, L. Schoeffel, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
The Invisible Thr…
Ease Stress – But Quickly, Please
SÖFW March 2022
S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
Ease Stress - But Quickly, Plea…
Minimal Care - Spa-Feeling for Skin and Hair
SÖFW November 2021
E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Obermayer
Minimal Care - Spa-Feeling for Skin an…
Can Fermentation “Preserve” the Skin?
SÖFW October 2021
E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
Can Fermentation “Preserve” t…
Rise Above the Maze of „Clean Beauty“ – RAHN-Cosmetic Actives‘ Approach
SÖFW May 2021
E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
Rise Above the Maze of „Clean Bea…
Genderless cosmetics with gender-specific efficacy
Personal Care March 2021
E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
Genderless cosmetics w…
In Active We Trust: Sustainability, Traceability and Transparency in Cosmetics
SÖFW November 2020
E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
In Active We Trust: Sustaina…
Beauty and the Mask – Eyes Only_EN
SÖFW October 2020
S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Breitenbach, B. Suter, B. Obermayer
Beauty and th…
Epidermal Jetlag
HPC Today July/August 2020
S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, B. Suter, S. Breitenbach, B. Obermayer
Epid…
events
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press releases
Would you like to stay up to date? Here you can find our latest press releases.
New partnership between Elementis and RAHN
Zürich/Switzerland June 2023
We are pleased to announce the new partnership between ELEMENTIS and R…
Two BSB Awards for RAHN-Cosmetic Actives
Zürich/Switzerland April 2023
Celebrate with our happy and winning team: our skin and hair experts …
3 first prizes for RAHN-Cosmetic Actives
Zürich/Switzerland April 2022
RAHN scooped 3 first prizes at the BSB Innovation Award ceremony for …
Keeps urban stress away from hair and scalp!
Zürich/Switzerland, February 2022
RADICARE®-ECO from RAHN is a powerful antioxidant inspired by sop…
A multisensory firework for youthful skin!
Zürich/Switzerland, February 2022
A multisensory firework for youthful skin! RAHN's brand-new MYRAM…
RAHN's brand-new active ingredient LIFTONIN®-QI
Zürich/Switzerland, May 2021
RAHN's brand-new active ingredient LIFTONIN®-QI, which provides a skin…
RAHN launches new data with HYDRACTIN®-LMF and AQUARICH® to meet the emerging trend of wellbeing
Zürich/Switzerland, April 2021
RAHN launches new data with HYDRACTIN®-LMF and AQUARICH® to meet the…
REFORCYL®-AION - Awarded for its particular environmental benefits
Zurich/Switzerland, October 2020
REFORCYL®-AION - Awarded for its particular environmental benefits
CELLIGENT® - Stop Epidermal Jetlag
Zurich/Switzerland, October 2019
CELLIGENT® - Stop Epidermal Jetlag®
SEBOCLEAR-MP - Gold, Silver, Bronze and Innovation Award for a balanced Microbiota
Zurich/Switzerland, July 2019
SEBOCLEARTM-MP - Gold, Silver, Bronze and Innovation Award for a bal…
CELLACTIVE® - Sustainability meets efficacy
Zurich/Switzerland, January 2019
CELLACTIVE® - Sustainability meets efficacy
RADICARE®-GOLD - Your Personal Faraday Shield
Zurich/Switzerland, January 2019
RADICARE®-GOLD - Your Personal Faraday Shield!
RAHN's New Blue Light Control!
Zurich/Switzerland, November 2017
RAHN's New Blue Light Control!
DEFENSIL®-SOFT wins Bronze!
Zurich/Switzerland, November 2017
DEFENSIL®-SOFT wins Bronze!
DEFENSIL®-SOFT - The Neuro-Balm from A to Zen wins Innovation Prize
Zurich/Switzerland, May 2017
DEFENSIL®-SOFT - The Neuro-Balm from A to Zen wins Innovation Prize
cosmetopolitan
From our lab to yours: become an insider and discover our magazine "Cosmetopolitan"!
Cosmetopolitan December 2024
- Transformational Textures – Feel the difference
- Formulating an effective state-of-the-art Sun C…
Cosmetopolitan June 2024
- Welcome to the beauty stick revolution
- The Impact of Colour Psychology in Makeup
- Opacifying E…
Cosmetopolitan December 2023
- Natural Surfactant Systems and how to formulate them
- Natural vs. Synthetic Astaxanthin
- FANCOR…
Cosmetopolitan June 2023
- Bakuchiol: What‘s the real deal?
- The rise and the development of the skinification trend
- New…
Cosmetopolitan May 2022
- What is Astaxanthin?
- Bye-bye Anti-Aging, and Hello Well-Aging
- Emotional Sensocosmetics
Cosmetopolitan November 2021
- Soaping Effect
- Fermentation products in the cosmetic industry
- Holistic Anti-Aging
- Aloe Ver…
Cosmetopolitan April 2021
- Hair Loss in Men – Things you should know…
- Homage to RAHN-Cosmetic Actives Development
- Have y…
Cosmetopolitan October 2020
- Hello, we are new in town …
- The PGA Hydration Shield
- Pumpkin Milk with REFORCYL®-AION
- Chok …
Cosmetopolitan April 2020
- Picnic for your skin
- Cleansing with Enzymes
- Male Grooming – New trend or old tradition?
- Sen…
Cosmetopolitan October 2019
- Amilite G-Series
- The CO2 footprint
- Wellness Cosmetic; Colour Evolving Lipsticks; Cleansing wi…
Cosmetopolitan February 2019
- Magic Lipsticks; It's movie time!; Microplastic Alternative
- What does Upcycling exactly mean?
-…
Cosmetopolitan May 2018 EN
- The beauty formula from Japan; Cleansing foam
- Active Beauty
- Hydration vs. Moisturisation; Gel…
Cosmetopolitan December 2017
- Chapped lips?
- Beauty trends from Asia
- Aloe Vera Products & INCI declaration
Cosmetopolitan May 2017
- Anti-pollution for your hair
- On a journey of exploration in Peru
- FAQs - Frequently asked ques…
Cosmetopolitan November 2016
- Application Lab meets London …
- Emulsion stability problems?… and more
- Gamma-MAX and Gamma-Oli…
Cosmetopolitan May 2016
- Mild luxury cleansing: from “Creamy, liquid Body Wash” to “Luxurious, rich Face Cleanser”
- Argan…
Cosmetopolitan February 2016
- Colour-stable formulations with plant extracts rich in phenols
- Cosmetics in Asia
- Spots- pract…
Cosmetopolitan August 2015
-Sensory surprises
-Goodbye noble winter paleness - hello sexy tan
-Vegan cosmetics
Cosmetopolitan March 2015
-Combating oxidative proccesses in cosmetics
-Have you head of the fruit of life"?
-Thickeners don'…
Cosmetopolitan October 2014
-Emulsions: when the consistency becomes too firm
-Sun care today
-Multifunctional Prodew P-DS-12
Your personal contact
+41 44 315 42 00
rene.guldimann@rahn-group.com