CLR Berlin has been awarded EcoVadis Gold for six consecutive years: Recognized among the top 5% globally, CLR demonstrates consistent excellence in sustainability across environment, labor, ethics, and procurement. From renewable energy to community projects, our responsible practices support partners and customers in the cosmetics industry.

CLR relaunches MPC™ – Milk Peptide Complex and Phytosan™ NewAge: New scientific data further support the efficacy of both actives. MPC™ improves skin firmness and reduces wrinkles in just 14 days, while Phytosan™ NewAge works at the cellular level, reducing wrinkles and enhancing firmness after 42 days—ideal for innovative anti-aging formulations.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest formulation concept Every Age. Every Beauty. The concept celebrates the diversity of beauty across five generations – from Gen Alpha to Boomers – and translates their unique expectations, lifestyles, and values into five distinct product prototypes.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Motzener Straße Business Network, CLR joined the street festival in Berlin-Marienfelde with its own booth. Despite…

Groundbreaking new studies confirm CLR’s CutiGuard CLR™ and MultiMoist CLR™ deliver visible, science-backed results: skin appears smoother and more radiant, hair shines, resists frizz, and retains color. These natural actives give formulators cutting-edge tools for next-generation skin and hair care.Groundbreaking studies confirm CLR’s CutiGuard CLR™ and MultiMoist CLR™ deliver visible, science-backed results: skin appears smoother and more radiant, hair shines, resists frizz, and retains color. These natural actives give formulators cutting-edge tools for next-generation skin and hair care.

CLR featured in Personal Care Magazine: Celebrating nearly 100 years of innovation, CLR’s scientific expertise and proven active ingredient solutions are highlighted. The article showcases our postbiotic technology, long-term research approach, and independence as a family-owned company driving skincare innovation worldwide.

CLR receives EcoVadis Gold 2025: Recognized for leadership in environmental responsibility, ethics, labor, and sustainable procurement. Our Acting Together program ensures measurable impact across the supply chain, reinforcing CLR’s commitment to responsible, transparent practices for partners in the global cosmetics industry.

Inspired by this year’s Cosmét’Agora and the Prix de la Formulation theme “Cinema,” we are proud to present our latest concept “Shades of Confidence”.

In the latest episode of The Beauty Beat podcast by Covalo, Harald van der Hoeven, Director Product Design and Development at CLR Berlin, explores how AnnonaSense CLR™ can improve both skin health and overall wellness.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest active ingredient, CefiraProtect CLR™ (INCI: Betaine, Isomalt, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Kefiran). This innovative, vegan, fermented…

Thanks to the energy generated from the three systems on our production and administration buildings, we will be able to produce approximately 30-40% of our electrical energy consumption on average.

Beauty and personal care consumers are beginning to understand that the skin microbiome plays a vital role in the appearance and feel of their skin, and we are seeing more products claiming to contain prebiotic, probiotic, or postbiotic ingredients, or being labeled as microbiome-friendly. But what exactly do these claims mean?

As we gear up for the European Football Championship and the Olympic Games, a new article on our SCIENCE • NATURE • BEAUTY Blog explores the…

We happily announce the launch of our new concept “Your Own Hero – don’t let skin issues stop you!” for in-cosmetics global. On the occasion…

Just two more weeks until we finally get to see you all our customers, partners and friends at the in-cosmetics Global in Paris! We are…

Here in Berlin, International Women’s Day is an official holiday and we can spend the day with our friends and families, relax at home or join one of the many rallies in the city, advocating women’s empowerment. This year’s theme “Inspire Inclusion” highlights the fact that women are not a homogenous group but that all of us have our own unique challenges and needs.

We are happy to announce that our new test results for AnnonaSense CLR™ showed, that it is the first cosmetic active ingredient with real clinical proof for positively influencing the entire skin-brain feedback loop…

The anti-aging skincare market is extremely saturated. For products and brands to stand out and deliver tangible results, it is crucial to understand the science of skin aging, particularly the role of DNA damage.

In a recent video tutorial, The Institutes of Personal Care Science explains step-by-step how to formulate effective Anti-acne Peel-off Patches containing our actives CutiBiome CLR™ and ProBioBalance CLR™.

We’re pleased to announce that in 2024, CLR has once again been awarded a «Gold» rating by EcoVadis…

As the year ends soon, we refelect in our Season’s Greetings video on all our friends and partners  who have contributed to our success. We…

There is very little scientific data available on the differences of skin when it comes to ethnicity. This makes it difficult to develop effective skincare…

We are pleased to welcome our newest Sales Team member, Fianny Fu.

Harald van der Hoven joined the «In Conversation with …» podcast by Global Cosmetic News to discuss the complexity of developing cosmetics the skin microbiome while considering all aspects of sustainability.

The use of postbiotics in the skincare industry is currently a trend. Trends come and go but postbiotics have been in use in cosmetics for…

The anti-aging segment is and will continue to be the most important segment in the skincare market. We do see a shift in consumer behavior…

We are proud to announce that CLR has been acknowledged as “Arbeitgeber der Zukunft” (“Employer of the Future”) by the DIND – German Innovation Institute…

Skin microbiome research has been in the limelight for a couple of years now. How has the cosmetics industry evolved since then and how have…

Researchers believe that a non-invasive method to investigate bacteria on the skin and its relationship with skin’s properties can yield beneficial insights …

A recent study provided additional insights into the stability, location, and viability of the skin microbiome…

Cosmetics Business magazine named CLR’s all-in-one skin refiner CutiFine CLR™ one of this year’s ingredient innovation top launches in the category “skin care”…

This year once more, our team participated in the Stadtradeln («City Cycling») initiative,

Visible pores rank among women’s top skin concerns, yet effective solutions have been elusive. CutiFine CLR™ addresses key underlying biological processes, such as sebum production,…

Would you like some inspiration on how to formulate a dandruff remedy with CutiBiome CLR™?

Approximately 50% of all consumers perceive their skin to be sensitive, and more and more people seem to suffer from skin issues such as atopic…

Today’s skincare consumers are well-educated and show a growing interest in ingredients. When purchasing a product, they consider their own well-being as well as the…

Looking at the market research reports, it is evident that the issue of conspicuous pores is a major skin concern for consumers. Conspicuous pores are…

One of our biggest challenges is to develop products which lead to refined skin structure and even coloration. Zooming out, we come to the recognition of the…

We are happy to announce that our latest active ingredient CutiFine CLR™ – the all-in-one skin refiner is now NATRUE certified and COSMOS approved. You…

Stress is a condition that has an immense negative effect on human health, including our mental health, but also the health of our skin. This…

However we define beauty for us, it’s first and foremost about feeling comfortable. Every skin has its individual needs. Forget enlarged pores, acne, skin irritations, forget the first signs of skin aging and feel free to create your individual look!

We have expanded our sales team with the appointment of Stephan Telge as international technical sales manager, effective immediately. Telge has a scientific background and…

At in-cosmetics Global we will present our latest innovation CutiFine CLR™, the first active ingredient which addresses all cell biological processes, which contribute to skin pores becoming more conspicuous…

As the International Women’s Day is the day we recognize women’s achievements in all areas, we are proud to introduce you to three of our female colleagues from three different departments at CLR. We were curious about their stories and asked them what it is like to work in their specific fields of expertise.

We are happy to start the new year 2023 with some great news: Due to our persistent commitment to the environment, labor and human rights,…

It’s time for a new wave of better aging skincare…

«Pro-“ and “postbiotics” claims in the beauty sector must be used with caution. Harald van der Hoeven explains which conditions must be met for which designation.

With a long tradition in the development of natural active ingredients, we offer our expertise and ingredients to cosmetic companies all around the world that…

“Many years ago, we have already introduced an integrated management system combining quality, environmental and social responsibility aspects in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001,…

We are happy to announce that CutiGuard CLR™ has been nominated for this year’s Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award at in-cosmetics Asia. Based on an…

When we had the idea to deal with the topic of Body Positivity/ Body Neutrality, we quickly realized how complex this topic is. Everyone liked the idea, but when asked how positively they themselves feel about their bodies and how they see the topic in society, it quickly became clear that there is still a lot to move…

Sustainability and social responsibility are not new topics for us, but have long been firmly anchored in our integrated management system. With our“Acting together” program, we now bundle our activities, look proudly at what we have achieved, make new commitments and continue on our path to a more sustainable company.

La salud sexual solía ser un tema del que sólo se hablaba en privado pero, con el nuevo enfoque de los nuevos consumidores, el cuidado…

At in-cosmetics Global in Paris this year, CLR Berlin will present its latest innovation, CutiGuard CLR…

We are happy to announce that due to our persistent commitment to the environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement, CLR was rated…

As an industry we have the power and the responsibility to rewrite the narrative of beauty…

Based on some organizational changes on the former distribution set-up in Scandinavia, CLR was reviewing its position in this market. It is CLR’s intention to…

After many years of distribution activities in the Polish market CLR decided to review its position in order to intensify and expand their activities. The…

Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow! The holidays are approaching and lights are twinkling everywhere. When we get together with family and…

Meet ‘Team Germany’…