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Who We Are

Italian craftsmanship.
European reach.

Headquartered in Lugano with manufacturing near Milan, GFL Cosmetics has been developing premium certified personal care products for hospitality and retail since 1995 — combining Italian craftsmanship with sustainable practices and rigorous environmental standards.

1995
Year founded
Our identity

“To create quality, eco-friendly, and certified cosmetics that reflect the ethical values dear to us and our customers — combined with the flair of Made in Italy.”

GFL Cosmetics develops, manufactures and distributes a portfolio of over 30 brands — from certified eco collections for luxury hospitality to prestige fragrance licences and organic retail lines. Every product carries a chain of deliberate decisions: traceable raw materials, circular packaging, and certifications that stand up to independent scrutiny.

We serve hotels, spa operators, and retail buyers across Europe, with both proprietary brands and licensing agreements with international fashion and fragrance houses.

HeadquartersLugano, Switzerland
ManufacturingNear Milan, Italy
DistributionEurope & beyond
30
30+
Years of
manufacturing activity
30+
Brands in
portfolio
4
Active environmental
certifications
EU
European &
international distribution
Our Vision

Quality and ethics
as a single standard.

To create quality, eco-friendly, and certified cosmetics that not only meet aesthetic needs but also reflect the ethical values dear to us and our customers — all while enhancing the industrial organisation combined with the flair of Made in Italy.

Our Mission

Redefining excellence
in personal care.

To redefine excellence in the personal care industry, merging the Made in Italy mark with sustainable practices, setting global standards for quality and innovation — for every guest, every product, every property we serve.

Our history

Thirty years built
with purpose.

From a boutique Italian manufacturer to a European portfolio of over 30 brands. A trajectory built on product quality and the credibility of independent certifications.

1995
Foundation

Established in Lugano with manufacturing near Milan. First personal care lines for the hospitality market, crafted with naturally sourced ingredients.

Certifications
Eco commitment

First independent environmental certifications secured, including Nordic Ecolabel. The beginning of a structured, verifiable sustainability strategy.

European reach
Licensing & expansion

Distribution network extended across Europe. Licensing agreements signed with international fashion houses and fine fragrance brands.

Today
Full portfolio

30+ brands spanning hospitality, spa, retail, and baby care. Four active certifications. Two channels — B2B and B2C — served from a single manufacturing standard.

By the numbers
30+
Years active

Three decades of Italian cosmetic manufacturing, serving European hospitality and retail.

30+
Brands in portfolio

Own production, fashion licences, and exclusive distribution. One of the broadest portfolios in the sector.

4
Certifications

Nordic Ecolabel, Cosmos Organic, Veganok, RSPO. Sustainability verified by independent bodies — not self-declared.

EU+
Distribution

From Italian manufacturing to hotels, spas, and retail across Europe and internationally.

Our values

Six principles.
One standard.

Environment

Sustainable practices are built into our production and packaging decisions from the outset — not added as an afterthought. Circular packaging, certified formulations, traceable supply chains.

Quality

Every product meets the highest safety and quality standards before it leaves our facilities. Our manufacturing benchmark applies equally across own brands, licences, and contract production.

Innovation

Continuous investment in R&D — from new certified ingredients to dispenser systems and packaging formats that reduce environmental footprint without compromising guest experience.

Integrity

We conduct business with honesty and transparency. The certifications we display are independently verified. The claims we make are ones we can substantiate at every stage of production.

Customer Care

Thirty years alongside hoteliers, spa operators, and retail buyers has sharpened our understanding of what each channel needs — from supply reliability to custom formulation and private label.

Community

Beyond the product, we support environmental conservation and social well-being initiatives. Doing well and doing good are not competing objectives — they share the same foundation.

Active
certifications
Nordic
Ecolabel
Cosmos
Organic
Veganok
RSPO
Palm Oil
EU SUP
Compliant
Hospitality B2B

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Personal Care Retail

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