Ingredient Science
Anti-Dandruff and Scalp Treatment Actives
The permitted actives differ by market and several have been restricted. Here is how each one works, what the …
Insights & Guides
Everything we have learned from 15 years of manufacturing for global beauty brands — shared openly.
OEM Guide
Face Mist and Hydrating Spray Manufacturing
A mist is judged by its spray pattern before its formula. The pump, the orifice and the viscosity decide wheth…
OEM Guide
Eye Cream and Eye Serum Development: Constraints and Testing
Eye products use the smallest amount of formula of any category and carry the highest testing burden. The cons…
Ingredient Science
Probiotic and Fermented Skincare: Manufacturing Realities
Almost nothing on the probiotic shelf contains live bacteria. Understanding what the ingredients actually are …
Ingredient Science
Ceramides and Barrier Repair Formulation
Adding ceramide to a cream does not make it a barrier product. The evidence points to a specific ratio of cera…
Ingredient Science
Vitamin C Stability: Derivatives, pH and Packaging
The most studied antioxidant in skincare is also the one most likely to be dead on arrival. Stability is a sys…
Ingredient Science
Hyaluronic Acid in Skincare: Molecular Weight and What It Changes
Molecular weight determines depth, feel and how the formula behaves in the jar. The three grades are not inter…
Ingredient Science
Gel and Water-Gel Formulation: Choosing the Right Thickener
Gels look like the simplest formula on the shelf and are the most sensitive to the wrong thickener. Electrolyt…
OEM Guide
Scaling Reorders: How to Keep Lead Times Predictable
Most brands plan the launch with care and the second order not at all. The reorder is where a good product tur…