beauty products from latvia, european union (eu)

BEAUTY PRODUCTS FROM LATVIA, EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

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The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) is a direct

administration institution subordinated to the Minister of Economics of the Republic of Latvia. LIAA supports companies in Latvia trading internationally as well as overseas

enterprises seeking business partners in Latvia. LIAA promote the competences of

Latvian cosmetics products and services.

We would like to introduce you to the natural and professional cosmetics producers

from Latvia.

For further information:

Ms. Laila Bekmane, Project Manager, Cosmetics & Toiletries

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Contents 1. Latvian Cosmetic Industry ................................................................................................ 3

1.1. Wellness products .......................................................................................................... 3

1.1.1. Amber .................................................................................................................... 3

1.1.2. Plants ...................................................................................................................... 3

1.1.3. Wood products ................................................................................................... 4

1.1.4. Vegetables ............................................................................................................. 4

1.1.5. Berries ................................................................................................................... 4

1.1.6. Mushrooms........................................................................................................... 4

1.1.7. Cow and goat milk.............................................................................................. 5

1.1.8. Apiculture products ........................................................................................... 5

1.2. Latvian Cosmetic Industry in Facts, 2015 .................................................................. 5

2. Latvian Chemical Industry ................................................................................................. 6

2.1. Chemistry Industry in Facts .................................................................................. 7

3. Company list ........................................................................................................................ 8

3.1. AMBER COSMETICS ............................................................................................. 8

3.2. B2Y ............................................................................................................................. 9

3.3. CITA LIETA ............................................................................................................ 10

3.4. DZINTARS ............................................................................................................. 11

3.5. GARTDA ................................................................................................................ 12

3.6. GMT ......................................................................................................................... 13

3.7. KIWI COSMETICS ............................................................................................... 14

3.8. MADARA COSMETICS....................................................................................... 15

3.9. NORDEN COSMETICS ...................................................................................... 16

3.10. SUNNY FACTORY .......................................................................................... 17

3.11. VERANA ............................................................................................................. 18






1. Latvian Cosmetic Industry

The foundations of Latvia’s cosmetic and perfume industry were laid in the 19th

century, when Heinrihs Ādolfs Brīgers (Brieger) founded a soap and perfumery factory. Other companies soon appeared in different Latvian cities. The most significant were

the Antons Rimeiks chemical factory, which produced toothpastes, cosmetics and

candles, the Aleksandrs Tombergs factory, which provided the ladies of that time with

perfumes and powders, while the Wilhelmine Kikerts factory supplied packaging to

cosmetic producers. A great variety of recipes for body-care products, containing ash,

salts, soda, clay and sapropel have been passed down from generation to generation.

Today, Latvian entrepreneurs are collaborating with local scientists to create new and

ever-more effective recipes, for both body and facial skin care, based on amber’s

natural oils and acids.

1.1. Wellness products

Although Latvia is not known as a major producer of supplements and body care

products, the pristine, wild nature of Latvia and the diversity of its unusual flowers and

herbs, berries, etc. has inspired a number of Latvian entrepreneurs to create new and

innovative products that stand out for their quality and unique properties.

A number of nutritional supplements are being developed through active collaboration

between scientists and doctors. A striking example is the involvement of Latvian

cardiologists in the development of a high-quality product from dark chocolate.

Centuries-old recipes (for example, ash, salt, and soda in personal care products) are

being rejuvenated to create new products, supplemented by newly discovered, high-

quality local ingredients, of which the following are characteristic of Latvian products:1

1.1.1. Amber

Amber and products processed from it are utilised in medicine, personal-care

products and medical textiles. Amber’s succinic acid is a natural biological stimulator,

strengthening immunity, regulating the body’s metabolism, purifying and restoring

tissues and organs.

If, in antiquity, amber powder was mainly used in facial skin care, amber sand was used

for body restoration and correction. Amber sand is now used in masks for body

restoration, mixed with a variety of natural bases and essential oils. Amber oil is

natural, antiseptic, and an immunity and energy stimulant.

Amber filament, woven into a variety of textile products, has both healing and energy-

giving properties. Amber filament is made from very fine amber powder, embedded in

a polymer matrix, and is very durable.

1.1.2. Plants

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is being subjected to in-depth studies in

Latvia because of its ability to reduce blood sugar levels and the risk of osteoporosis. Latvian researchers have succeeded in developing a technology for processing

Jerusalem artichoke tubers into long-life products, which could be used throughout

the year.

Floral waters (hydrolats) composed of different plant extracts – meadowsweet

(Filipendula), sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), nettle (Urtica), lilac (Syringa),






hazelnut (Corylus avellana), juniper (Juniperus communis), silver fir (Abies alba),

marigold (Tagetes), cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), wild rosemary (Rhododendron

tomentosum), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and yarrow (Achillea); and scrubs

with extracts of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), broadleaf plantain (Plantago major);

and calendula (Calendula) and St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) oils – are just

a few of the everyday face and body care products produced in Latvia.

Oat and wheat extracts in hand creams improve dry skin, of particular importance to

city dwellers. Dietary supplements with dandelion root and dried blueberries reduce

sugar levels. Latvia’s entrepreneurs continue to experiment with garlic, very popular

in our country, already supplying garlic tea and sweet garlic caramels.

Various types of fruit and vegetable powders with medical properties are worthy of

mention as food supplements.

1.1.3. Wood products

Birch (Betula) sap is used in body care products as it helps the skin regenerate and

prevents cell aging.

Pine and fir needles growing in Latvia are used in various personal care products, for

the production of inhalation oils, stomach-health restorative and other therapeutic

products. One niche in men’s cosmetics is occupied by deodorants and shaving foams

based on oak bark.

When wheat grains, dried lavender and cherry pips are ‘charged’ with heat and filled

into massage bags or pillows, they have beneficial effects when applied to certain parts

of the body. Such heat bags are used, for example, to treat back or abdominal pain,

and children with intestinal colic, while cooled ones are applied for head pain, swelling,

bruising, as well as being a relaxing agent.

1.1.4. Vegetables

Through research into eleven varieties of red beetroot, a unique technology separating

beetroot juice fractions with a semi-permeable membrane was developed and

patented. The resulting product is similar to beetroot juice in colour and flavour, but

is 25 times more potent and has no undesirable side effects.

Carrot oil is suitable for damaged, aged, tired and dehydrated skin, especially during

summer and winter. The oil is used both in body care products (creams, lotions,

ointments), and on its own for skin care and massages.

Vegetables grown on Latvia’s organic farms (black radish, celery, garlic, etc.) are used

as bases for nutritional supplements.

1.1.5. Berries

Food supplements and skin care products created in Latvian utilise local berries like

cranberries, quince, sea buckthorn, cloudberry, blackberries, blueberries and

blackcurrants.

1.1.6. Mushrooms

Zemestauki (stinkhorn mushrooms) grow freely and are popularly known as Latvian

ginseng. They are used in food supplements as folk medicine considers them a remedy

for cancer – both in prevention and as an additional tool in oncology between

chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Zemestauki juice and creams are used to






reduce the side effects of chemotherapy associated with toxicity and

immunosuppression, also to treat burns that may occur after radiation, and post-

surgical lymphatic swelling.

1.1.7. Cow and goat milk

Whey, processed by a special technology and used in cosmetics provides high efficacy

in the treatment and care of skin. Through its innovative ingredients, natural cosmetic

line Pien-Dairy SPA has no analogues and is unique in the world.

The valuable properties of goat milk have long been praised – in addition to calcium,

potassium, vitamin B6, selenium, copper and niacin, goat milk contains lysozyme – also

found in dog saliva and having natural disinfecting action, which naturally helps the

body’s immune system perform its important task. Lysozyme-containing products are

used for particularly sensitive skin.

1.1.8. Apiculture products

Chewable pastilles and capsules containing 100% natural bee bread collected in Latvia,

containing 240 biologically active substances, supply energy and strengthen immunity.

A range of creams with a unique formula features organically produced and certified

honey, particularly high-quality, pure organic plant oils and plant hydrolats as their

active ingredients. Natural plant waxes and beeswax are used in the preparation of

moustache- and beard-care products, and numerous body and facial care products

have also been created.

A unique apiculture product is royal jelly produced by worker bees to feed their

queen. Royal jelly is a particularly potent biological stimulator, promoting brain

function and the body’s overall physical health. Propolis and dried pollen are used both

in food supplements and body care products.

Cosmetic products meeting vegan, halal or yoga requirements are also produced in

Latvia. High-quality professional Latvian-produced cosmetics are increasingly being

used by local beauty salons, spas and rehabilitation centres.

1.2. Latvian Cosmetic Industry in Facts, 2015

Cosmetic manufactories in Latvia - 71

Total turnover - 30 million

Employees in industry – 1066

The largest companies in sector:

Company Turnover, 2015 (EUR)

1. STENDERS, skin care products 8 million

2. DZINTARS, skin care products 5 million

3. Kinetics Nail Systems 4.8 million

4. MADARA Cosmetics, skin care products 3.9 million

5. SPODRĪBA, skin care products 3.1 million

6. ATTIRANCE, skin care products 1.1 million

7. CITA LIETA, skin care products 1.1 million






2. Latvian Chemical Industry

Thanks to long-standing traditions, Latvia has a strong manufacturing base in fine

chemicals and pharmaceuticals, making a wide range of products ranging from

petrochemicals and man-made fibres to paints and household chemicals. Latvia was

the principal location for these sectors in the former Soviet Union, with 25% of new

Soviet-era drug technology designed here. One out of every four medical preparations

manufactured in the former USSR and intended for the USSR market was actually

made in Latvia.

The chemical sector has always been among Latvia’s leading manufacturing sectors,

being 4th in terms of output (7.6% in 2014), 5th in the number of employees (6.7% in

2014) and 5th by proportion of exports (76.5% in 2014). Currently, the main chemical

manufacturing branches include:

• Pharmaceuticals, medicines, phytopharmaceuticals

• Paints and varnishes

• Chemical compounds and synthetic fibres

• Household chemicals, cosmetics, perfumes

• Plastic and rubber products

Main export countries, 2014

Output by subsector, 2014






2.1. Chemistry Industry in Facts

Latvia’s chemical industry have a long history and the sector continues to be a

important part of today’s economic. The sector’s importance was reaffirmed by the

2009 decision of the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers to include the chemical industries in

the list of priority sectors essential for the country’s economic development.

Latvian Exports by Sector, 2015

Latvian Exports by Country, 2015

Lithuania19%

Estonia12%

Russian Federation

8%

Germany6%Poland

6%United Kingdom

5%

Sweden5%

Denmark4%

Netherlands3%

Norway2%

Other 30%

Machinery and mechanical

appliances; electrical equipment

19%

Wood and articles of wood17%

Base metals and articles of base

metals9%Prepared foodstuffs

8%

Products of the chemical and allied

industries7%

Vegetable products7%

Mineral products7%

Transport vehicles5%

Textiles and textile articles

4%

Live animals and animal products

4%

Other 15%






3. Company list

3.1. AMBER COSMETICS

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Egļu iela 10, Ogre, Ogres nov., LV-

5001, Latvia Phone: +371 29784477

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.vegan-fox.com

Member of the Board: Ms Maija Millere

Contact: Mr Valdis Rieksts-Riekstiņš

Position of the contact person: Sales Manager

Languages spoken: Latvian, English, German,

Russian

Number of employees: 1

Founded in: 2015

Business profile: Vegan Fox cosmetics for vegans, without parabens or sodium lauryl

sulphate:

- facial cosmetics;

- body cosmetics;

- bath/shower cosmetics.

Seeking cooperation in: Distributors and wholesalers, or even small retailers who

believe that specialised cosmetics for vegans, like our Vegan Fox brand, will make their

customers happy.






3.2. B2Y

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Ganību dambis 24A-52, Rīga, LV-1005, Latvia

Phone: +371 29250765


Website: www.bio2-you.com

Chief Executive Officer: Ms Rita

Stražinska

Contact: Ms Rita Stražinska

Position of the contact person: Chief Executive Officer

Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian


Founded in: 2009

Main markets: Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, UK, Finland

Business profile: Bio2You is a Latvian manufacturer of natural cosmetics based on super

fruit Seabuckthorn. Our mission at Bio2You is to improve skin, hair and body health

and wellness, and to produce high-quality natural products backed by science. We

believe that a business is not only built on its products, it is rather built on its values.

Brand definition: Clean packaging, ultra-pure yet effective formulas and a strong ‘green’

ethos. All Bio2You products are natural with no alcohol, dyes, parabens, SLS or animal

by-products.

Manufacturing: Taking advantage of nature as the main source of beauty together with

innovation, we have achieved the highest quality in our products and ensured physical

and emotional comfort in skin care. We only select the highest quality plants, butters,

flower extracts and essential oils, faithfully reflected in the beauty of our products.

However, we make every effort to continually improve and develop new product lines.

Seeking cooperation in: We seek cooperation interests for the distribution of Bio2You

product lines, consisting of 130 products, as well as in the production of private-label

products, as we are able to provide low quantities at good prices while maintaining

high quality.

Certificates in use: GMP, ISO 22716:2008






3.3. CITA LIETA

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Braslas 29 – 3, Rīga Phone: +371 67175992

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Website: www.ceanocosmetics.com; www.pienspa.lv

Director: Mr Krists Finbergs

Contact: Mr Krists Finbergs

Position of the contact person: Member of the Board



Founded in: 2005

Main markets: Latvia, EU, Russia, China

Business profile: Cita Lieta started business in 2005 as

a manufacturer of soap and bath bombs. The company

now operates successfully in the manufacturing,

exporting and distributing of natural cosmetics in more

than 30 countries worldwide. Ceano cosmetics and

other wholesale handmade products are manufactured

from the highest quality essential oils, natural extracts

and dried plants. Premium cosmetic line Pien- DIARY

SPA is based on unique formula developed by

Dr.habil.biol Dmitrijs Babarikins and today is the

world's only know body-care line completely based on

milk whey. Company also offers Private label.

Seeking cooperation in: We are interested in

establishing a long-term cooperation with professional

distributors and partners all over the world. We can supply our brands and also private

label and contract manufacturing for conventional cosmetic and natural cosmetic

products.

Certificates in use: ISO 9001, ISO 14001






3.4. DZINTARS

Legal form: JSC

Address: Mālu iela 30, Rīga, LV-1058, Latvia Phone: +371 67103930

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Website: www.dzintars.lv

Chairman of the Board: Mr Ilya Gerchikov

Contact: Mr David Safronov

Position of the contact person: Head of Export Projects

Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Russian, Chinese


Founded in: 1849

Business profile: The Dzintars company was established in 1849 and is one of the oldest

cosmetic and perfumery producers in the world.

The Dzintars catalogue lists more than 1 000 cosmetic and perfume items of different

styles in both average and high price categories:

• body, face and hair care products;

• makeup (decorative cosmetics);

• male and female perfumes.

Dzintars holds 159 patents and 119 trademarks as intellectual property. In 2007, the

company was awarded the most prestigious honour of the World Intellectual Property

Organization – the WIPO Trophy for Innovative Enterprises – a gold medal.

We have huge experience in the manufacture of cosmetics, many first-rate formulas,

most up-to-date equipment and laboratories, highest class specialists, raw materials

and European certification (including ECOCERT, GMP and ISO).

Certificates in use: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22716 GMP Cosmetic, ISO 17025

(Laboratory Quality System), Ecocert

NOTE:

For Dzintars Asian market and Korean market is very interesting and we consider it like our

priority. We successfully developed and developing a lot of products for Asian market which

are designed especially for this region. For example our partner in China got the government

support as they see that Dzintars products could help to Chinese people feel themselves

better with our help.

Attached small company presentation and booklet for our few cosmetics line (totally we have

around 1000 different kind of products). We convince that Dzintars can offer something

unique for Korean market.



mailto:[email protected]

http://www.dzintars.lv/




3.5. GARTDA

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Alejas iela 73, Daugavpils, LV-5401, Latvia

Phone: +371 29556297

Fax: +371 65420846


Website: www.candle.lv, www.naturalsoap.lv

Member of the Board: Ms Svetlana Krjukova

Contact: Ms Svetlana Krjukova

Position of the contact person: Member of the Board



Founded in: 1997

Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Germany, UK

Business profile: Handmade bath and body cosmetics.

Seeking cooperation in: Export.






3.6. GMT

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Gaismas iela 6/16-49, Ķekava, Ķekavas

pag., Ķekavas nov., LV-2123, Latvia Phone: +371 28619008


Website: www.gmtbeauty.com

Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Terēze Beļkova Contact: Mr Jaan Saar

Position of the contact person: Member of the

Board

Languages spoken: Latvian, Estonian, English,

Russian


Founded in: 2008

Main markets: Latvia, China, Vietnam, Asia, EU

Business profile: GMT BEAUTY’s products contain carefully selected, classical

ingredients and innovative, patented active substances which act at the molecular level.

All our products are dermatologically tested and are also suitable for people with

sensitive skin. the products can be used successfully with both technological and

manual application. GMT BEAUTY products contain no harmful, unhealthy or

undesirable ingredients such as parabens, peg, silicone, mineral oil, propylene glycol,

butylene glycol and perfume. Well aware of the energy and power contained by every

cell in our bodies, our products trigger the energy potential of the human body by

enhancing the results achieved with any type of cosmetic procedure, whether manual

or using equipment.

Seeking cooperation in: GMT BEAUTY has established a stable position in several

markets and is looking for expansion through cooperation partners in cosmetology,

such as importers and wholesalers.






3.7. KIWI COSMETICS

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Peldu iela 7, Jelgava, LV-3002, Latvia

Phone: +371 22311132


Website: www.kivvi-cosmetics.com

Chief Executive Officer: Ms Natalija Majorova

Contact: Ms Dace Bondare

Position of the contact person: Sales Director



Founded in: 2011

Main markets: Latvia, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Spain and other European countries

Business profile: Natural Eco cosmetics certified by ECOCERT. Skin care products.

Professional line in skin care products.

Seeking cooperation in: Looking for distribution companies or people interested in

ECO Cosmetic distribution in the CIS countries and Asia.

Certificates in use: ISO 9001, GMP 22716:2007






3.8. MADARA COSMETICS

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Zeltiņu iela 131, Mārupe, Mārupes nov., LV-2167, Latvia Phone: +371 66154800

Fax: +371 66154801


Website: www.madaracosmetics.com

Managing Director: Mr Uldis Iltners

Contact: Ms Rūta Skujeniece Position of the contact person: Sales Director



Founded in: 2006

Main markets: Latvia, Scandinavia, Netherlands, UK, Japan

Business profile: Manufacturing of natural and organic skincare products under the

MADARA and MOSSA brands.

Seeking cooperation in: Distributors, retail chains, department stores, eco boutiques.

Certificates in use: ISO 22716:2007 (GMP), Ecocert






3.9. NORDEN COSMETICS

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Lielā iela 49A-12,

Mārupe, Mārupes nov., LV-2167, Latvia

Phone: +371 22025590


Website:

www.nordencosmetics.com

Chairman of the Board: Mr Andris

Priekulis

Contact: Ms Inese Priekule

Position of the contact person:

Member of the Board



Founded in: 2012

Main markets: Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic

Business profile: Spa products for professional use: masks, oils, lotions, butters,

peelings – more than 300 products. Professional facial care lines for beauticians.

Seeking cooperation in: Looking for distributors.






3.10. SUNNY FACTORY

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Lomonosova iela 8-2, Rīga, LV-1019, Latvia

Phone: +371 67132147, +371

27048888

Fax: +371 67132147


Website: www.saulesfabrika.com

Member of the Board: Mr Aleksejs

Karabanovs

Contact: Ms Jūlija Gorlenko Position of the contact person:

Manager

Languages spoken: Latvian, English,

Russian


Founded in: 2004

Main markets: EU, Norway, UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, Taiwan, New Zealand

Business profile: SAULES FABRIKA® is a manufacturer of handmade cosmetic

products for body care and bath treatments, as well as of candles. We supply

handmade bar and shaped soaps, bath bombs, body scrubs and body yoghurts, massage

oils, body butters, sea salt, shower gels, etc. Our handmade candle range consists of

palm wax candles in different shapes, soy wax candles decorated with herbs, spices,

flowers, etc. Soy wax candles are also available in tin cans.

Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for partners all over the world who run

cosmetic stores, webstores, lifestyle stores, spa studios, etc.

Certificates in use: GMP, CNPN






3.11. VERANA

Legal form: Ltd

Address: Ludzas iela 38-8, Rīga, LV-1003, Latvia Phone: +371 28397100


Website: www.verana-cosmetics.com

Director: Mr Dmitry Dubovik

Contact: Mr Dmitry Dubovik

Position of the contact person: Director



Founded in: 2012

Main markets: Latvia, Russia

Business profile: Verana manufactures face scrubs, body scrubs, foot scrubs, hand

scrubs, body cream butters, foot cream butters, hand cream butters, body butters,

body massage oils, hair balms and bath oil discs. Our natural cosmetic products for

home use include Ginger, Coconut, Amber, Turmeric, Plantain and Dandelion.

Professional cosmetics: PRO 1 Professional, Ginger Professional, Coconut

Professional, Amber Professional, Turmeric Professional, Plantain Professional and

Dandelion Professional. Verana products are created with unique formulas: more than

99.8% natural ingredients, water-free, only oil-based extracts, preservative-free,

colourant-free, GMO-free, only with extra virgin oils.

Verana’s Amber cosmetic line contains 100% natural amber, purified using patented

technology.

Seeking cooperation in: Looking for distributors and retailers.

Certificates in use: Safety Evaluation of Cosmetic Products Verana, EAC22525,

EAC22526, EAC22527, EAC22528, EAC22529



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