Harald van der Hoeven (Director Product Design and Development at CLR), Dr. Barbara Olioso (Founder, Green Chemist Consultancy) and Kathryn Sheridan (Founder & CEO, Sustainability…
Skin in Balance
H. van der Hoeven
Cossma, 2021-05, 14-17
Is vitamin D-skin care a new reality?
H. van der Hoeven
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review, 2022-10, 10-11
New Sales Team member for China
We are pleased to welcome our newest Sales Team member, Fianny Fu.
Inflamación neurogenica – Aplicatión para Piel Sensible
P.A. Schmidt
Arte y Ciencia Cosmética, 54, April 2013, 54-57
COVID-19 information for our customers and partners
Dear customers and partners, As the situation with COVID-19 develops further, we hope this message finds you in good health.
Say no to Maskne
Covid-19 has changed our lives in all areas. Wearing protective face masks has become part of life and we can safely assume that this will continue to be the case for a long time to come. Discover the perfect skincare ritual to forget about Maskne…
CLR strengthens focus on German market
Meet ‘Team Germany’…
CutiFine CLR™ is now COSMOS approved and NATRUE certified
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…
CLR presents “Your Own Hero” concept at in-cosmetics global
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…
SyriCalm CLR, tratamiento para uno de los problemas más subestimados de la piel: estrès hiper-osmótico
H. van der Hoeven
Arte y Ciencia Cosmética, No. 63, 2016-06, 75-78
Men’s Health Month
A healthy lifestyle including a healthy diet and a regular workout is important for the majority of men. Men have started caring for their skin…
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 12th we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day was implemented by the UNESCO and UN-Women to acknowledge women’s…
CLR is rated Gold by EcoVadis
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…
CASE STUDY Age better with CutiGuard CLR™: Skincare active for youthful skin
CLR Case Study Anti-aging become better aging, SpecialChem, 5 Seiten
We celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day!
We celebrate National Women’s Health & Fitness Day today! During these difficult times it’s more important than ever to care for our health and wellness….
Developing cosmetic actives sustainably with real and relevant efficacy
SpecialChem interview with Harald van der Hoeven
CLR’s “Acting Together” program – an ongoing journey – Interview with Nathalia Gruber
“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,…
New article: How to craft tailored skincare for Africa
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…
Duale Ansätze zur Hauternährung
H. van der Hoeven
Cossma, 9-2014, 10-11
Yin & Yang – the quest for holistic balance
Yin & Yang describes a concept of dualism. For the perfect harmony, the opposites must be in an individual balance. It is an ancient philosophy that is also used in TCM. Why does it fit so well with modern lifestyles? Find out…
Go East!
Two of the key drivers for innovation in the APAC region are skin health and wellness. Explore our natural solutions– inspired by Asian beauty trends…
New article: The power of the brain-skin axis
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…
Accelerating Skin Renewal
H. van der Hoeven
Cossma, 9, 2016, 22-24
Men’s Health Month – Interview with John Lofthouse
We wanted to know more about men’s shopping habits and about what they do know about their skin and asked our male colleagues. John Lofthouse,…
We #ChooseToChallenge gender inequality in the pandemic
In Berlin International Women’s Day is an official holiday. But besides being thankful for a day off to enjoy with our families, today we would…
New product launch at in-cosmetics Global
At in-cosmetics Global in Paris this year, CLR Berlin will present its latest innovation, CutiGuard CLR…
Cosmetics Design: “Non-invasive approach: Researchers believe skin microbiome strategy yields beneficial insights”
Researchers believe that a non-invasive method to investigate bacteria on the skin and its relationship with skin’s properties can yield beneficial insights …
CLR in the spotlight of Personal Care Magazine
Personal Care Magazine takes a closer look at CLR’s nearly 100-year history, our scientific approach, and how we continue to innovate …
CLR at the Virtual Anti-Ageing Skincare Conference
We are happy to be one of the sponsors of the first virtual edition of the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference! Listen to exciting presentations and…
New Podcast: Two Paths to Skin Health: The Microbiome and CB2 Receptor
In a new Podcast hosted by Cosmetics & Toiletries CLR’s Director Product Design & Development Harald van der Hoeven describes how smart active ingredients can…
Discover our corporate video!
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…
Our shared journey 2023!
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…
Probiotic health food for the skin
H. van der Hoeven
Personal Care Europe, Sept. 2014, 41-44
Find Joy with CLR
We created the Find Joy formulation series with the aim to combine playful textures and calming scents with goal-oriented efficacy for a holistic experience and a little break from everyday life…
Your perfect Zoom face routine
Never before have we had to see ourselves as often as in the many online meetings over the past year and a half. Discover formulations that help you present yourself in the best possible way…
Case Study: An all-in-one solution for conspicuous and unsightly skin pores
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…
Probiotic support for active skin resurfacing
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. Heiko Prade
Personal Care Europe, November 2016, 84-86
Men’s Health Month – Interview with Ralf Kuschnereit
We wanted to know more about men’s shopping habits and about what they do know about their skin and asked our male colleagues. Ralf Kuschnereit,…
The under-eye area: one of our greatest challenges
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. H. Prade
Personal Care, 2021-03, 54-56
Added Value to Skin Care
H. van der Hoeven
Cossma, 2022-04, 18-20
Cosmetics Business: CutiFine CLR™ is one of this year’s most innovative launches
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”…
CLR presents groundbreaking new studies in skin and hair care
We are proud to announce the relaunch of CutiGuard CLR™ and MultiMoist CLR™, two powerful natural active ingredients supported by pioneering new studies.
Meet CLR at in-cosmetics Virtual
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and the postponement of exhibitions, in-cosmetics is hosting a virtual event this year. The in-cosmetics Virtual will take place…
YoungFor distributor for whole of China
We are glad to inform you that from 1st July 2021, CLR will expand their highly successful distribution relationship with YoungFor to encompass the whole…
New article in Cossma: Naming and Claiming “Pro-” and “Postbiotics
“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.
CLR is rated “Gold” by EcoVadis
We’re pleased to announce that in 2024, CLR has once again been awarded a “Gold” rating by EcoVadis…
Les multiples bénéfices d’une hydratation capillaire naturelle / Multiple benefits from natural hair hydration
H. van der Hoeven
Expression Cosmétique, 2014 Guide des ingrédients cosmétiques, 206-209
Innovation in focus
With our long and profound experience in the development of natural, safe and highly effective active ingredients, we have developed CutiBiome CLR™. Next generation skin microbiota research succeeded in the development of a highly effective solution that supports the scalp in regaining its natural and healthy balance with its microbiota. Discover now the new results on scalp…
What women want
The focus on sexual health and intimate care is increasing, vaginal balance, menstrual health and menopause are topics which get more public attention today…
“Upcycling meets Effectiveness” – New article in COSSMA
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…
Tackling conspicuous pores from start to finish
H. van der Hoeven
Personal Care Global, 2023-04, 37-39
Anti-Aging – Facing an underrated skin problem
H. van der Hoeven
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review, 2017-05, 16-17
Men’s Health Month – Interview with Francisco Fernández Palacio
We wanted to know more about men’s shopping habits and about what they do know about their skin and asked our male colleagues. Francisco Fernández…
Aging Better: Clinical Approaches to the Visible Signs of Skin Aging
H. van der Hoeven, H. Prade
SOFW Journal, 2022-06, 20-24
How skin renewal supports healthy skin and a healthy skin microbiome
A recent study provided additional insights into the stability, location, and viability of the skin microbiome…
An adaptogenic approach to skin health and well being/Une approche adaptogène de la santé et du bien-être de la peau
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. Heiko Prade
Guide des ingrédients cosmétiques – Expression Cosmétique
2019-12, 188-191
CLR at in-cosmetics Formulation Summit
We are happy to announce that we will attend the virtual in-cosmetics formulation summit, 17-19 November 2020! This year’s topic “formulation in the climate change…
New study with ProRenew Complex CLR™ reveals high efficacy for postbiotic scalp care
It was shown that ProRenew Complex CLR™ has a profound and perceivable effect on the scalp, even from rinse-off formulations.
New formulation concept: Let’s get loud!
It’s time for a new wave of better aging skincare…