Development and production of dermatological skincare products to pharmaceutical standards in Switzerland
Louis Widmer SA
Schlieren (CH) · Salzburg (AT) · Temse (BE) · Gorinchem (NL) · Rheinfelden/Baden (DE)New on Amplifa
About Louis Widmer
Louis Widmer is an internationally active Swiss family-owned company in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sector, headquartered in Schlieren near Zurich. Founded in Uitikon in 1960, the company develops and produces dermatological skincare products for healthy and diseased skin, including day and night creams, serums, emulsions, gels, cleansing and sun care products. All preparations are manufactured according to guidelines for pharmaceutical products in the company's own cleanrooms with purified pressurized air and state-of-the-art technology; thanks to germ-free production, preservatives can be kept to a minimum. In the in-house research and development department, dermatologically documented active ingredients are processed in pharmacodynamic dosages and with state-of-the-art galenics. Before market launch, every product undergoes chemical, analytical and microbiological testing. Distribution takes place via own subsidiaries in five countries as well as selected specialist retail partners, with close collaboration with dermatologists and clinics.
- Site
- Schlieren
- Processes
- Pharmaceutical production of dermatological skincare products in cleanrooms (with purified, In-house research and development of skincare products, Chemical, analytical and microbiological quality testing before market launch, In-house research and development, Production in pharmaceutical cleanrooms, Chemical, analytical and microbiological product testing, Training and support for the specialist trade, Consulting via AI skin analysis tool
- Materials
- Pharmaceutical formulations
- Certificates
- Pharmaceutical production standard
- Founded
- 1960
- Employees
- >250
- Industries
- Dermatological skincare, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals
- 01
In-house research and development
- 02
Manufacturing in pharmaceutical cleanrooms (Schlieren)
- 03
Chemical, analytical and microbiological testing
- 04
Distribution via subsidiaries and specialist retail
- 05
Training and consulting for the specialist trade
Active Ingredients and Processes
Pharmaceutical formulations
Creams, emulsions, serums, gels and lotions with dermatologically documented active ingredients in pharmacodynamic dosages.
Sites
Schlieren
CHHeadquarters, production, research and development
- Materials
- Cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations
- Pharmaceutical cleanroom production with purified pressurized air
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical production of dermatological skincare products in cleanrooms (with purifiedPlastics | – | – | – | – | Cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations (creams, |
| In-house research and development of skincare productsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Dermatologically documented active ingredients in |
| Chemical, analytical and microbiological quality testing before market launchTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Before market launch, every product undergoes thorough chemical, analytical and microbiological testing. Central production at the Schlieren site in pharmaceutical cleanrooms is a further quality assurance measure.
| Evidence | Schlieren |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical production standard |
History
- 1960
Founded in Uitikon near Zurich by Louis-Edouard Widmer and his son Louis-Max Widmer; initially a three-man operation
- 2006
Annemarie Widmer leads the company in the third generation
- 2029
Goal: CO₂-neutral production