RAHN-Cosmetic Actives.
Unveiling the secrets of Beauty
RAHN-Cosmetic Actives started off in 1999 by interactively gathering inspiration and market feedback from our customers. We translated the current demands into convenient concepts for cosmetic active ingredients, obtained from the best cosmetic raw materials.
Today, we from RAHN-Cosmetic Actives spread our knowledge, inventiveness and cutting-edge technologies paired with Swiss perfection and a spark of magic to every corner of the world. We know the secrets of beauty and engineer high-tech cosmetic actives that our customers trust in and find easy and enjoyable to work with.
We support and help them develop superior cosmetic products for skin and hair with our premium quality cosmetic active ingredients.
Discover RAHN-Cosmetic Actives – a leading supplier for the cosmetic industry
publications
We unlock the secrets of skin and hair for you.
Read our scientific publications on our cosmetic active ingredients.
You can find older scientific publications in our archive.
Unlocking Solutions for Hair Locks: Nature’s Answer to Textured Hair Challenges
SÖFW June 2025
E. Besic Gyenge, L. Schoeffel, S. Hettwer, E. Starace, B. Obermayer
Unlocking Soluti…
Upcycled maté tea for healthy ageing
Personal Care April 2025
L. Schoeffel, E. Besic Gyenge, S. Hettwer, B. Suter, B. Obermayer, C. Degl…
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…
events
Save the date! We're looking forward to meeting you at the following events
Cosmohome Tech
16.07.2025 - 17.07.2025
Visit us at stand J5 in hall 3, row J
Expo Cosmética
06.08.2025 - 07.08.2025
Visit us at the Pharmachem stand D13!
IFSCC Congress
15.09.2025 - 18.09.2025
Join Dr. Stefan Hettwer for his presentation about 'increasing skin oxygenation using a cosmetic energy drink' on 17th September from 11.10 to 11.30 am
Indonesia Cosmetic Ingredients (ICI)
01.10.2025 - 02.10.2025
More Information will follow soon.
Cosmetic 360°
15.10.2025 - 16.10.2025
More Information will follow soon.
SEPAWA
15.10.2025 - 17.10.2025
Visit us at stand 118, 119, 120, 133 & 134 !
Cosmetorium
22.10.2025 - 23.10.2025
More Information will follow soon.
in-cosmetics asia
04.11.2025 - 06.11.2025
More Information will follow soon.
SCS Formulate
11.11.2025 - 12.11.2025
More Information will follow soon.
Making Cosmetics
03.12.2025 - 04.12.2025
More Information will follow soon.
press releases
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