Our story begins with an idea...
… and a family cohesion that still forms the foundation today.
"My parents had a brilliant idea - and something wonderful grew out of it. Today, our international partners affectionately call us the ‘Rimpler Family.’"
Dr. Christian Rimpler, Chemist, pharmacologist, and CEO.
Many companies make good cosmetics. But only a few have heart, mind, and a clear vision. The story begins in the 1970s – not in a laboratory, but within the walls of a home. Anita Rimpler had raised her children and was looking for a new challenge. Without further ado, she enrolled in one of the few cosmetics schools in Hanover. What followed was more than just a new chapter in her life – it was the beginning of a movement.
Knowledge that goes further – and thinks further.
Every evening, Anita talked about what she had learned during the day. Her husband, Prof. Dr. Manfred Rimpler, professor of medical chemistry, listened – and added his own comments.
He explained how dermatology, chemistry, and physics really work. Anita questioned, learned, and rethought things. She completed her training with honors. But instead of working in the treatment room, she wanted something bigger: to teach cosmetology.
“My grandfather thought that one year of training was too short, so he worked with the district government to develop a new, comprehensive training program to become a state-certified beautician,” says Patrick Rimpler, CEO of the Rimpler Group.
One year later, in 1974, Anita and Prof. Dr. Manfred Rimpler founded the Cosmetic College Hannover. It started small, with just eight students in the first year. But the college grew quickly, soon taking over two other schools in Hannover.
“Even back then, it was clear:
Those who learn with us learn to think ahead.”
Knowledge that goes further – and thinks further.
Every evening, Anita talked about what she had learned during the day. Her husband, Prof. Dr. Manfred Rimpler, professor of medical chemistry, listened – and added his own comments.
He explained how dermatology, chemistry, and physics really work. Anita questioned, learned, and rethought things. She completed her training with honors. But instead of working in the treatment room, she wanted something bigger: to teach cosmetology.
“My grandfather thought that one year of training was too short, so he worked with the district government to develop a new, comprehensive training program to become a state-certified beautician,” says Patrick Rimpler, CEO of the Rimpler Group:
One year later, in 1974, Anita and Prof. Dr. Manfred Rimpler founded the Cosmetic College Hannover. It started small, with just eight students in the first year. But the college grew quickly, soon taking over two other schools in Hannover.
“Even back then, it was clear:
Those who learn with us learn to think ahead.“
Many graduates were looking for care products that matched their in-depth training. The answer came in the form of a visit. A representative of a current competitor provided the decisive impetus:
Why not offer your own skincare brand – so that your beauticians can work with exactly what you teach them after school?
No sooner said than done. Prof. Rimpler founded Kosmetik Kontor – the first sales platform for his own skincare products. At that time, he did not yet have his own production facility, but he did have a clear plan: only products that fit the Rimplers’ philosophy would be considered.
Precision, substance, and genuine skin expertise - instead of trend-driven care with no effect.
What remains: values. What grows: vision.
Today, the Rimpler Group develops highly effective cosmetics based on scientific principles – but with the same attitude as back then: cooperative, responsible, and forward-looking. The Rimpler Group is a family-owned company with a long tradition. Founded in 1970, it has grown steadily over the years and is now one of the leading manufacturers of cosmetics in Germany. The company's products are sold in more than
Our passion for skin health, respect for our customers' time, and courage to explore new avenues have remained unchanged - across generations.
“This familial connection - to people, to skin, to our origins - is what defines us. And what drives us.”
Patrick Rimpler - CEO
Three generations. One mission: skin care with substance.
As a German family business now in its third generation, we combine scientific precision with genuine proximity to the market – and to people.
- What drives us? The desire to make tomorrow's skin care available today..
- What sets us apart? A combination of research, responsibility, and real impact.
Excellence that gets under your skin.
Our products are not created by chance. They are the result of decades of development work, dermatological expertise, and an uncompromising standard: only the best is good enough for the skin.
We work with modern active ingredient technologies, highly pure formulations, and a deep understanding of what skin needs – and what it doesn’t.
“For us, innovation begins where others stop thinking.”
Excellent effect. Proven quality.
This approach is proving effective – in the truest sense of the word. Our formulations have won several prestigious awards in the professional cosmetics industry.
Awards that speak not only for the effectiveness of our products, but also for our spirit of innovation.
Excellence that gets under your skin.
Our products are not created by chance. They are the result of decades of development work, dermatological expertise, and an uncompromising standard: only the best is good enough for the skin.
We work with modern active ingredient technologies, highly pure formulations, and a deep understanding of what skin needs – and what it doesn’t.
“For us, innovation begins where others stop thinking.”
Excellent effect. Proven quality.
This approach is proving effective – in the truest sense of the word. Our formulations have won several prestigious awards in the professional cosmetics industry.
Awards that speak not only for the effectiveness of our products, but also for our spirit of innovation.