Formulation

How Celcode develops formulations

What does formulation involve at Celcode?

Formulation at Celcode is the work of turning a product brief into a stable, manufacturable product. It follows a five-stage process (define the USP, set business parameters, formulate, test and sample, check regulatory requirements), uses a defined set of texture bases, and applies stability testing and quality control before a product is released for production under the HSA GMP-certified system.

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Formulation process

The five stages Celcode's R&D team follows from product brief to benchmark sample and regulatory check.

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Textures and formats

Mousse, lotion, gel, serum and cream bases, and how texture affects delivery, stability and packaging.

Testing

Stability, compatibility and quality checks applied before a formulation is released for production.

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Quality control

How materials, batches and finished goods are controlled under the HSA GMP quality system.

Ingredients

How Celcode selects, sources and formulates with active ingredients.

Formulation solutions by skin concern

The actives we work with, grouped by the concern they address, with the formulation considerations for each. These pages carry the content of our solution brochures in web form; the brochures themselves are available as downloads.

Anti-ageing solutions

Actives and formulation approaches for firmness, fine lines and skin renewal.

Brightening solutions

Actives and approaches for uneven tone, dark spots and radiance.

Hydration solutions

Humectants, barrier-support actives and long-lasting hydration systems.

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Acne and oil-control solutions

Sebum regulation and blemish-prone skin actives and formats.

Where formulation sits in the process

Formulation is stage two of the product development journey. It starts after the concept is agreed and ends when the benchmark sample passes its regulatory check, at which point packaging and manufacturing begin. The R&D page describes the laboratory and the team behind it.

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Describe the product, your market and your timeline in a short brief. A member of the Celcode team reviews every brief and replies by email with next steps.

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