H. van der Hoeven, Dr. Heiko Prade
Household and Personal Care Today, vol. 10 (4), July/August 2015, 27-31
CLR rated Gold by EcoVadis
We are happy to end 2020 with some good news: Thanks to our persistent commitment to the environment, ethics, labor management and human rights we…
The many demands on scalp care / Soin du cuir chevelu : des besoins spécifiques à prendre en compte
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. H. Prade
Expression Cosmétique, Guide des ingrédients cosmétiques, 2021, 210-214
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…
Naming and Claiming – pro- and postbiotic
H. van der Hoeven
Cossma, 2022-12, 28-29
The power of the brain-skin axis
H. van der Hoeven, N. Gruber
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review, 2023-03, 18-20
The smart way of aging
We can’t stop aging, but we can do it smartly – with formulations that keep the skin healthy and in balance at every age.
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 …
World Online Networking Day
Globalization and digitalization have been the main drivers of online networking for quite a while now, but with the pandemic limiting personal contacts to the…
Activity from Rinse-Off
H. van der Hoeven
Cossma 2021-10, 26-27
Epidermal anti-ageing with a probiotic skin care approach
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. Heiko Prade
Personal Care, September 2015, 63-66
Podcast: Microbiome Dynamics and Skin Health
In this Cosmetics & Toiletries podcast interview Harald van der Hoeven, Director Technical Marketing at CLR, delves into the depths of: skin dynamics, skin microbiome…
Podcast: Getting results with active ingredients – CLR’s quest to be the best
Skincare consumers want results: They are happy to try out new products, but if they don’t work, they will not buy these products again. Active…
ProTec Ingredia new distributor for Poland
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…
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…
New Podcast: A deep dive on the skin microbiome
Take a “deep dive on the skin microbiome” with Harald van der Hoeven in our new podcast…
AnnonaSense CLR™ Cosmos-approved
We are happy to inform you that our new AnnonaSense CLR™ is now approved by COSMOS. For more information about AnnonaSense CLR™ please click here…
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
The health, safety and well-being of our employees have always been a priority to us. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic health has become an even more important topic.
Don’t be an ideal, just be you!
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…
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”…
Vitamin D, making the most of it
Expression Cosmétique, Guide des Ingrédients Cosmétiques 2018, 292-295
In-cosmetics postponement and new product launch
Due to the growing, unpredictable nature of the Covid19 situation, in-cosmetics Global is postponed to 30 June – 2 July 2020.
New Kid on the Blogs
Discover our brand new blog SCIENCE · NATURE · BEAUTY and take a deep dive into skincare with us, ask our experts and discover the basics of skin and active ingredients, let yourself be inspired by current consumer and market analysis and learn more about the cornerstones of CLR and about what we care…
Case Study: The quest for skin health and overall well-being
Our adaptogenic active ingredient AnnonaSense CLR™ verifiably improves well-being by stabilizing the ECS/EVS system…
A probiotic approach to healthy ageing
H. van der Hoeven
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review, October 2015, 20-22
World Environment Day – protecting biodiversity on our planet and our skin
June 5th is World Environment Day. This year’s theme “biodiversity” reminds us that humans are just one of 8 million species on earth and that…
CLR Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives 2020
Thanks to our loyal customers and reliable partners 2020 was, despite the ongoing pandemic, a successful business year for CLR. But we are highly aware…
AJDK new distributor for Scandinavia
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…
“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…
Healthy skin has healthy microbiota: how can we help?
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. Heiko Prade
Personal Care North America, 2019-10, 56-58
Our labs have moved
We are extremely happy to announce that our laboratories have now moved to our new facilities. The total surface area of our cell biology, chemical, microbiological, R&D and application laboratories is now approximately 4 times bigger than in our old facility(!) We have further invested in chemical analytical, microbiological and cell biological equipment to ensure we can continue to improve the quality of our work.
Analysing vitamin D and skin hydration
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. H. Prade
Personal Care Global 2020-08, 25-28
CLR reorganizes its business in Australia and New Zealand
Activ-Ingredient Pty Ltd will be CLR’s new distributor for the cosmetics market in Australia and New Zealand
CutiGuard CLR™ shortlisted for in-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award
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…
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…
Reducing sensitive skin reaction / Réduire l’hypersensibilité cutanée
H. van der Hoeven, P.A. Schmidt
Expression Cosmétique, December 2012, 357-361
Towards a Sustainable Solution for Skin Health and Well-Being
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. H. Prade
SOFW Journal, 2020-03, 12-18
Up close & personal with CLR
We want to develop products that solve a problem in a sustainable and smart way. This is a matter of personal concern to us, which is why we regularly test our products ourselves. Come closer and get personal insights into the skin and hair care routine of our colleagues…
Help the scalp recover from stress with ProRenew Complex CLR
H. van der Hoeven
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review, 2021-10, 12-13
ProRenew Complex CLR™
H. van der Hoeven
Arte y Ciencia Cosmética, 2015-07, 66-68
Catering to the skin of Generation Z
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. H. Prade
Personal Care Europe, 2020-06, 48-51
We celebrate 10 years of ISO 14001 certification
We have always taken our responsibility as a company seriously. That is why we included environmental aspects into our integrated management system, they are an…
#BreakTheBias – Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022
As an industry we have the power and the responsibility to rewrite the narrative of beauty…
“Making sense of the skin-brain connection” – New article in Personal Care Magazine
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…
New Halal certificate
We are happy to inform you that the following products are now Halal-certified:
Maricol S
MPC™ – Milk Peptide Complex
SyriCalm™ CLR (PC)
Podcast: The push for natural ingredients sustainability
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
Haut- und Kälteschutz neu definiert
P.A. Schmidt
Cossma, 1-2/2013, 30-31
Auf dem Weg zu einer nachhaltigen Lösung für Hautgesundheit und Wohlbefinden
H. van der Hoeven, Dr. H. Prade
SOFW Journal, 2020-03, 16-21
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’…
Anti-Aging by Promoting Skin Renewal Probiotically / Des probiotiques pour stimuler le renouvellement cutané
H. van der Hoeven
Expression Cosmétique, Guide of cosmetics ingredients 2015, 289-293
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…
Formulate a Natural Anti-Dandruff Scalp Serum with the Institute of Personal Care Science and CutiBiome CLR™
Would you like some inspiration on how to formulate a dandruff remedy with CutiBiome CLR™?
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,…