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Discover the passion, heritage, and values behind Oyster Cosmetics — a legacy of Italian excellence in professional hair care since 1983.

Founded in 1983, Oyster Cosmetics is an Italian manufacturer specializing in professional haircare. With a 65,000-square-meter production facility in Castiglione delle Stiviere (MN), we’ve made hair coloring our core business, becoming a strategic partner for the global market.

Our History

Our Roots and Expansion

The history of Oyster Cosmetics began in 1983, driven by the vision and determination of the Gnaccarini Brothers. What started as an entrepreneurial venture in the heart of Italy’s manufacturing district has, over the course of more than forty years, evolved into a leading industrial enterprise. Under the leadership of the Gnaccarini brothers, the company centralized its operations in a state of the art production facility, maintaining total control over quality and making innovation a constant process.

Values

A Legacy Focused on the Future

Today, the founders’ vision continues to guide the company toward new goals. We aim to strengthen our presence in international markets by growing alongside our partners. We constantly optimize our formulas and industrial processes to offer the best balance of quality, innovation and logistics capabilities, bringing the reliability of Made in Italy to the world.

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Certifications

International Quality Standards

At Oyster, quality is defined by certified protocols that govern the entire supply chain. We operate in compliance with the international standards UNI EN ISO 9001, UNI EN ISO 22716 (GMP), and IFS HPC.

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