CellCare Lab ltd

What CellCare Lab ltd does

CellCare Lab Ltd (legal entity Cellcare Lab AG, CHE-454.120.133) is a second-generation, family-owned Swiss cosmetics manufacturer founded in 1993 and headquartered in Niederwangen near Bern, Switzerland. The company operates a dual business model: it provides full-service B2B contract manufacturing (OEM) services to international and national cosmetic brands ranging from startups to large enterprises, covering formulation, production, filling, packaging, regulatory compliance, and marketing support, while simultaneously commercializing its own portfolio of consumer brands — SwissGetal (premium plant-based cell cosmetics launched in 1997), CellDermal (99% natural and 100% vegan skincare using Swiss apple stem cells and birch sap), and SwissGetal Cosmeceuticals (professional-grade peels for cosmeticians). Proprietary formulations use pure Swiss spring water sourced from the Gantrisch nature park as a verifiable provenance differentiator.

The company employs 1-10 people and runs a single production facility in Bern with an in-house R&D laboratory. Revenue is generated through project-based OEM contracts and direct sales of own-brand products via e-commerce storefronts (swissgetal.ch, celldermal.ch) and through Swiss cosmetic institutes and spas. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no publicly available revenue figure; the company is privately held under founding-family ownership.

Technology stack is anchored in plant-based cell biology and biotechnologically obtained active ingredients rather than digital platforms — no AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or digital product surfaces are disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led with direct client relationships and dedicated account management for the B2B side, supported by a LinkedIn corporate presence; distribution for own brands combines D2C e-commerce with professional institute and spa channels primarily within Switzerland and nominal European reach.

Name

CellCare Lab ltd

Legal name

Cellcare Lab AG

Website

https://cellcare-lab.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CellCare Lab is a family-owned Swiss cosmetics contract manufacturer founded in 1993, producing Swiss Made plant-based skincare (SwissGetal, CellDermal) for international brands, cosmetic institutes, and D2C customers from its Bern facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Cosmetics Manufacturing

akta.pro primary industry

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH), Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC)

Keywords

• Contract cosmetics manufacturing
• Swiss Made cosmetics
• Private label cosmetics
• Plant cell cosmetics
• OEM cosmetics production

Headquarters

HQ city

Niederwangen BE, Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing / OEM Services: Full-service cosmetics contract manufacturing for international and national brands. Services include product development, formulation, production, filling, packaging, regulatory compliance, and marketing support. Revenue generated through project-based fees and production contracts for private label products.
2. Own Brand Products (SwissGetal, CellDermal, Cosmeceuticals): Revenue from proprietary cosmetic brands sold directly to consumers via e-commerce (www.swissgetal.ch) and through cosmetic institutes and spas in Switzerland. Includes facial care, body care, sunscreen, hand cream, and professional treatment products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CellCare Lab provides full-service B2B cosmetics contract manufacturing (OEM) — from concept development, laboratory formulation, production, filling, and packaging through regulatory compliance — for international and national cosmetic brands ranging from startups to large enterprises. Alongside this OEM business, the company sells its own proprietary Swiss Made skincare brands, principally SwissGetal (plant-based cell cosmetics) and CellDermal (natural vegan anti-aging line), via e-commerce and Swiss cosmetic institutes.

Product overview

CellCare Lab is a family-owned Swiss cosmetics contract manufacturer offering flexible solutions ranging from single production steps to complete product development for international and national cosmetic brands. The company operates its own portfolio of consumer brands including SwissGetal (premium plant-based cell cosmetics launched in 1997 with five product lines for face and body care), CellDermal (99% natural and 100% vegan line focusing on anti-aging for sensitive skin using Swiss botanical ingredients), and SwissGetal Cosmeceuticals (professional-grade products for cosmeticians featuring gentle peelings and treatments). Alongside its OEM/contract manufacturing services for third-party brands, the company sells its own branded products through online shops and leading cosmetic institutes in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SwissGetal: Effective plant-based cell cosmetics brand launched in 1997. Includes five cell cosmetic lines with various facial and body cleansing, care products, sunscreen, hand cream and body products. A premium cosmetics line developed for cosmetic institutes and spas, combining anti-aging ingredients with selected plant extracts.
• CellDermal
• SwissGetal Cosmeceuticals

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Schwan-Stabilo Cosmetics: German cosmetics contract manufacturer (color cosmetics and skincare) with own brands and full-service OEM capabilities. Comparable European-headquartered OEM/contract manufacturing business with own-brand portfolio.
• Intercos Group: One of the largest global cosmetics contract manufacturers (OEM/ODM), offering formulation, filling, and packaging for makeup and skincare brands. Directly comparable B2B contract manufacturing model, but at materially larger scale.
• Cosmax: Major Korean cosmetics OEM/ODM serving global indie and prestige beauty brands with full-service development and manufacturing. Closely comparable contract manufacturing model with international brand clientele.
• Mana Products: US-based contract cosmetics manufacturer offering formulation, manufacturing, filling, and packaging for prestige and indie beauty brands. Direct peer in B2B contract manufacturing for cosmetics.
• Fareva: French-headquartered contract manufacturer for beauty, personal care, and pharmaceuticals with global production sites. Directly comparable B2B contract manufacturing services for cosmetic brands.
• Kolmar Korea: Leading Korean cosmetics OEM/ODM serving global beauty brands with formulation, manufacturing, and packaging services. Same contract manufacturing business model targeting international cosmetic brand clients.

Broad incumbents

• Weleda: Swiss natural cosmetics incumbent with globally recognized brand in plant-based, natural, and anthroposophic skincare. Comparable Swiss origin and natural ingredient positioning, but operates as a global branded company rather than an OEM.
• La Prairie: Swiss luxury skincare brand leveraging Swiss scientific heritage and Swiss Made premium positioning. Comparable Swiss Made luxury skincare brand association, but operates as a single-brand luxury player rather than a manufacturer.

Regional players

• Mavala: Swiss family-owned cosmetics company (nail care and skincare) sold in Switzerland and select international markets. Comparable Swiss family-owned cosmetics business with own-brand focus, but smaller product scope.

Emerging players

• Deciem: Owner of The Ordinary and other science-driven, transparent-ingredient skincare brands. Comparable clean/transparent beauty positioning with strong natural and biotech-derived ingredient narrative, but operates a DTC-first brand model rather than OEM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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