Cosmetics

Empowering Beauty Innovation Worldwide with Cosmetic Raw Materials

For more than 65 years, RAHN-Cosmetics has combined Swiss expertise, creativity, and sustainability to help brands and formulators worldwide create exceptional beauty products. Our unique dual approach ensures you have everything you need for innovative, high-performance formulations:

RAHN-Cosmetic Actives
Discover Where Science Meets Nature

Our proprietary cosmetic actives deliver proven, measurable efficacy for skin and hair care. Developed in Switzerland and supported by robust scientific data, they enable you to create high-performance formulations that build trust and deliver visible results.

Discover our actives

Distribution RAHN-Cosmetics
Your Source for Cosmetic Raw Materials

Through trusted partnerships with leading global suppliers, we offer a curated portfolio of specialty raw materials. This guarantees access to the latest trends, reliable supply, and technical support for your formulation needs.

Meet our suppliers

Why Choose RAHN-Cosmetics?

Over 65 Years of Expertise: A legacy of trust and innovation in the cosmetics industry.
Comprehensive Solutions: From concept to formulation, we support your entire product development journey.

Technical Expertise: Our application labs and regulatory guidance simplify complex challenges.
Sustainability Commitment: We prioritise eco-conscious practices and transparent sourcing.

Our latest news

PDRN – what if skin could repair itself...smarter?

07.07.2026

We're seeing a clear shift in how skin regeneration is approached. Instead of focusing only on surface-level correction, the focus is moving towards supporting the skin’s own repair mechanisms – directly at a cellular level.

Discover our new Pearls of Knowledge
New Supplier Launches

05.06.2026

Couldn’t make it to in-cosmetics Global 2026? We've handpicked the most exciting product launches, breakthrough ingredient technologies, and inspiring formulation concepts from our leading suppliers.

Explore our supplier news
New Supplier for the DACH region

05.06.2026

We’re happy to join forces with Alchemy Ingredients and bring their ingredients closer to our customers in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

Get to know Alchemy Ingredients
New supplier: BIO-FD&C

05.06.2026

We’re happy to welcome BIO-FD&C to our product portfolio as our new supplier based in South Korea. BIO-FD&C is a biotechnology company specialising in sustainable plant cell culture technologies for the development of innovative materials across food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Meet BIO-FD&C
HAIRVIVINE^®-PRO demonstrates new potential in rinse-off formats

19.04.2026

A new clinical study shows that HAIRVIVINE®-PRO can deliver notable performance even in short contact applications such as shampoos. Powered by bioactive pumpkin seed extract (Cucurbita pepo), the active supports visible improvements in hair density, helps reduce hair shedding, and contributes to a balanced hair cycle.

HAIRVIVINE®-PRO demonstrates new potential in rinse-off formats

A new clinical study shows that HAIRVIVINE^®-PRO can deliver notable performance even in short contact applications such as shampoos. Powered by bioactive pumpkin seed extract (Cucurbita pepo), the active supports visible improvements in hair density, helps reduce hair shedding, and contributes to a balanced hair cycle.
These findings highlight the strong performance potential of rinse-off formulations making everyday cleansing compatible with clinically demonstrated benefits.
Discover the study here

Publications

We unlock the secrets of skin and hair for you. Read our scientific publications. You can find older scientific publications in our archive.

Targeted keratin repair: A plant- based approach to hair strength and surface restoration

19.05.2026

International Journal of Cosmetic Science 2026 Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer, A. Bosch, C.Kropp, Targeted keratin repair: A plant- based approach to hair strength and surface restoration

GENIUMCAPI-KRT: Scientific Publication_International Journal of Cosmetic Science_2601 (EN, PDF)
Next-Gen Firming: Innovative Approaches for Structure, Dynamics & Emotion

17.04.2026

SÖFW April 2026 S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, D. Heinz, B. Obermayer Next-Gen Firming: Innovative Approaches for Structure, Dynamics & Emotion SÖFW 04/26 pp. 14-18
Next Gen Firming: Scientific Publication_SOFW_2604
Science in Every Hair Wash: Hair Growth Powered by Cucurbita pepo

05.02.2026

SÖFW January 2026 L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Obermayer Science in Every Hair Wash: Hair Growth Powered by Cucurbita pepo SÖFW 1+2/2026 pp. 22-25
HAIRVIVINE-PRO: ScientificPublication_SOFW_2601
Microbiota–skin–brain axis in neurocosmetics

09.01.2026

International Journal of Cosmetic Science 2026 S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, B. Suter, B. Obermayer Exploring the microbiota–skin–brain axis: Chicory extract biotransformed into a postbiotic neurocosmetic enhancer of social and sensory experience

CALNEURI-SENSE: Scientific Publication_International Journal of Cosmetic Science_2511 (EN, PDF)
Unlocking Solutions for Hair Locks: Nature’s Answer to Textured Hair Challenges

23.06.2025

SÖFW June 2025 E. Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, S. Hettwer, E. Starace, B. Obermayer Unlocking Solutions for Hair Locks: Nature’s Answer to Textured Hair Challenges SÖFW 06/25 pp. 6-11
YERBALUXE-CROWN: Scientific Publication_SOFW_2506
Upcycled maté tea for healthy ageing

29.04.2025

Personal Care April 2025 L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer, C. Degl'Innocenti, E. Starace Upcycled maté tea for healthy ageing Personal Care 04/2025 pp. 43-46

YERBALUXE-PEARL: Scientific Publication_Personal Care_2504 (EN, PDF)
A global consumer journey in scalp care

07.05.2024

Personal Care April 2024 C. Degl’Innocenti, L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer A global consumer journey in scalp care Personal Care 04/2024 pp. 101-105

SCALPINIST-SENSO: Scientific Publication_Personal Care_2404 (EN, PDF)
A New Class of Tyrosinase Inhibitors for Skin Luminosity

23.04.2024

SÖFW April 2024 S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, B. Suter, B. Obermayer A New Class of Tyrosinase Inhibitors for Skin Luminosity SÖFW 4/24 pp. 24-28
ILLUMISCIN-GLOW: Scientific Publication_SOFW_2404
T(r)opical Retinol Alternative with Added Value

20.09.2023

SÖFW September 2023 S. Hettwer T(r)opical Retinol Alternative with Added Value SÖFW 09/23 pp. 2-5
SEBOCLEAR-MP: Scientific Publication_SOFW_2309
Kindness Always Looks Good on You

04.08.2023

SÖFW July/August 2023 C. Degl’Innocenti Kindness Always Looks Good on You SÖFW 7-8/23 pp. 4-8
Circular Kindness: Scientific Publication_SOFW_2307
The rise of natural ingredients in the last decade

03.05.2023

HPC April 2023 Chiara Degl'Innocenti The rise of natural ingredients in the last decade HPC 04/23 pp. 65-66

Natural Ingredients: Publication_HPC_2304 (EN, PDF)
Skin and Vascular Fitness

24.04.2023

SÖFW April 2023 S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, B. Suter, L. Schoeffel, S. Peyer, B. Obermayer Skin and Vascular Fitness SÖFW 03/23 pp. 2-5
PERFELINE-FIT: Scientific Publication_SOFW_2304
Activating Autophagy to Energize Scalp Hair and Eyelash Growth

04.04.2023

Cosmetics & Toiletries March 2023 L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer Activating Autophagy to Energize Scalp Hair and Eyelash Growth C&T 03/23 pp. 28-37

HAIRVIVINE-PRO: Scientific Publication_C&T_2303 (EN, PDF)
Measurement of Stress Relief during Scented Cosmetic Product Application Using a Mood Questionnaire, Stress Hormone Levels and Brain Activation

15.09.2022

MDPI September 2022 Arielle Springer, Laura Höckmeier, Doris Schicker, Stefan Hettwer, Jessica Freiherr Measurement of Stress Relief during Scented Cosmetic Product Application Using a Mood Questionnaire, Stress Hormone Levels and Brain Activation

MYRAMAZE-ESSENCE: Scientific Publication_MPDI_0922 (EN, PDF)
Solving the Dandruff Dilemma Holistically and Naturally

14.07.2022

Cosmetics & Toiletries June 2022 L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer Solving the Dandruff Dilemma Holistically and Naturally C&T 06/22 pp. 34-43

PROTEOLEA: Scientific Publication_C&T_2206 (EN, PDF)
Psoriasis – Plant-based Approach to Strengthen the Skin’s Immune System

06.07.2022

SÖFW June 2022 S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, B. Suter, B. Obermayer Psoriasis – Plant-based Approach to Strengthen the Skin’s Immune System SÖFW 06/22 pp. 02-06
LIFTONIN-QI: Scientific Publication_SOFW_2206
To dye for! - A natural colouration booster

02.05.2022

Personal Care May 2022 E. Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, , S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer To dye for! - A natural colouration booster Personal Care 05/22 pp. 67-70

RADICARE-ECO: Scientific Publication_PC_2205 (EN, PDF)
Ease Stress – But Quickly, Please

22.03.2022

SÖFW March 2022 S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, B. Suter, B. Obermayer Ease Stress - But Quickly, Please SÖFW 03/22 pp. 14-19
MYRAMAZE-ESSENCE: Scientific Publication_SOFW_2203
Influence of cosmetic formulations on the skin’s circadian clock

09.04.2020

International Journal of Cosmetic Science April 2020 S. Hettwer, E. Besic Gyenge, B. Obermayer Influence of cosmetic formulations on the skin’s circadian clock International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020, 42 pp. 313-319

CELLIGENT: Scientific Publication_IJCS_0420 (EN, PDF)

Events

Save the date! We're looking forward to meeting you at the following events

SWSCC Suppliers' Day

25.09.2026

Texas, USA

Visit us at RAHN booth 225.

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SEPAWA

14.10.2026 - 16.10.2026

Berlin, DE

More information will follow soon.
Cosmetorium

21.10.2026 - 22.10.2026

Barcelona, ES

More information will follow soon.
in-cosmetics asia

03.11.2026 - 05.11.2026

Bangkok, Thailand

More information will follow soon.
SCS Formulate

10.11.2026 - 11.11.2026

Coventry, UK

More information will follow soon.
Making Cosmetics

25.11.2026 - 26.11.2026

Milano

More information will follow soon.
SCC80

01.12.2026 - 02.12.2026

Los Angeles, USA

More information will follow soon.

Cosmetopolitan

From our lab to yours: become an insider and discover our magazine "Cosmetopolitan"!

Cosmetopolitan December 2025

03.12.2025

- Bentone Gels – A Formulator’s Guide - Understanding and Stabilising W/O Emulsions - The Magic of Mate: From Traditional Beverage to Beauty Innovation - Cosmetic Raw Materials for Menopause & Perimenopause
Cosmetopolitan December 2025
Cosmetopolitan July 2025

15.07.2025

- Prodews and Amihopes: A Guide to Choosing the Right Ingredient - New Faces of Beauty: The Longevity Boom and Ozempic Trend Take Over - Fast-Acting Actives: Mechanisms and Performance Timelines - Aloe Vera – New Moisturising Data
Cosmetopolitan July 2025
Cosmetopolitan December 2024

02.12.2024

- Transformational Textures – Feel the difference - Formulating an effective state-of-the-art Sun Care product - Water matters: Earth’s Most Precious Resource and Your Scalp’s Best Friend - Prodew® P-DS-12: The Skin Penetration Enhancer - Bentone® Hectorite Technology for Today’s Sun Care Formulations
Cosmetopolitan December 2024
Cosmetopolitan June 2024

05.06.2024

- Welcome to the beauty stick revolution - The Impact of Colour Psychology in Makeup - Opacifying Effects with Amihope LL - Bakuchiol and Water Solubility - A new 30 min self-care strategy for stressed skin with RADICARE®-GOLD
Cosmetopolitan June 2024
Cosmetopolitan December 2023

14.12.2023

- Natural Surfactant Systems and how to formulate them - Natural vs. Synthetic Astaxanthin - FANCOR® Meadowfoam Seed Oil - RAHN-Cosmetic Actives – A story of success, dedication and nerdiness
Cosmetopolitan December 2023
Cosmetopolitan June 2023

20.06.2023

- Bakuchiol: What‘s the real deal? - The rise and the development of the skinification trend - New delivery system through Chlorophyll: PhytoVec®
Cosmetopolitan June 2023
Cosmetopolitan May 2022

31.05.2022

- What is Astaxanthin? - Bye-bye Anti-Aging, and Hello Well-Aging - Emotional Sensocosmetics
Cosmetopolitan May 2022
Cosmetopolitan November 2021

04.11.2021

- Soaping Effect - Fermentation products in the cosmetic industry - Holistic Anti-Aging - Aloe Vera Calculations made easy...
Cosmetopolitan November 2021
Cosmetopolitan April 2021

22.04.2021

- Hair Loss in Men – Things you should know… - Homage to RAHN-Cosmetic Actives Development - Have you heard of Pseudofolliculitis barbae? - Animal Grooming - Clarify your mind - Clear Cosmetic Clutter - The Encyclopaedia of Cosmetics – O is for…
Cosmetopolitan April 2021
Cosmetopolitan October 2020

15.10.2020

- Hello, we are new in town … - The PGA Hydration Shield - Pumpkin Milk with REFORCYL®-AION - Chok Chok Beauty - Care in the sun. Know your skin type … - The Cosmetic Encyclopaedia – N for…
Cosmetopolitan October 2020
Cosmetopolitan April 2020

23.04.2020

- Picnic for your skin - Cleansing with Enzymes - Male Grooming – New trend or old tradition? - Sensory Assessment - The Cosmetic Encyclopaedia – M for…
Cosmetopolitan April 2020
Cosmetopolitan October 2019

25.11.2019

- Amilite G-Series - The CO2 footprint - Wellness Cosmetic; Colour Evolving Lipsticks; Cleansing with micelles
COSMETOPOLITAN October 2019
Cosmetopolitan February 2019

21.03.2019

- Magic Lipsticks; It's movie time!; Microplastic Alternative - What does Upcycling exactly mean? - Fabulously beautiful hair!
Cosmetopolitan February 2019
Cosmetopolitan May 2018

23.05.2018

- The beauty formula from Japan; Cleansing foam - Active Beauty - Hydration vs. Moisturisation; Gel to Milk & microbial growth
COSMETOPOLITAN May 2018