Beauty & Personal Care laboratory – Cologne, Germany

In Cologne, we combine industry and market knowledge with state-of-the-art equipment to realise your formulation goals
At IMCD Germany Beauty & Personal Care, our laboratory experts are passionate to shaping tomorrow's beauty. We provide cosmetic brands and manufacturers with comprehensive technical support and solutions for the development of innovative and sustainable product formulations. 
Our German beauty lab is run by a dedicated team of technical experts who strive to develop new sustainable, efficient, and profitable solutions. They identify and pursue creative opportunities aligned with current market trends, striving to exceed expectations. At our Cologne Beauty Studio – that is integrated in the laboratory –, we've created a special space where we work hand-in-hand with beauty brands and manufacturers. Together, we're building the next generation of beauty and personal care products, crafted with their exact technical needs in mind and designed to exceed their performance expectations. 

To keep our customers ahead of the curve, we offer on-demand formulation training and create sample prototypes, allowing them to experience first-hand the effectiveness and sensory appeal of our innovations. Regular technical seminars, both online and on-site, inspire the future of beauty.

Furthermore, we keep our customers informed with technical bulletins that provide the latest insights and advancements in the industry. Together, we are shaping the beauty of tomorrow.

How we can support you

Core competencies

  • Bespoke formulation development services
  • Formulation support
  • Sample kit demonstrations 
  • Training days 
  • One-to-one lab testing
  • Ingredient & marketing trend seminars

Major Equipment

  • Stirrers and mixers for various viscosity ranges with thermostats
  • Vacuum device for deaerating viscous products
  • Devices for characterising cosmetic formulations:
    • Viscometers
    • pH meter
    • Incubators for storage and stability tests
    • Microscope with polarised light
  • Moulds and press moulds for solid products
  • Vacuum device for deaerating viscous products

Applications

  • Creams 
  • Lotions/Serums 
  • Toners 
  • Hair Care 
  • Skin Care 
  • Sun Care 
  • Baby Care 
  • Colour cosmetics 
  • Oral Care 

Our Team

Our passionate team of scientists and technical sales specialists including Dr Nora Schiemann Regional Technical Manager DACH IMCD Beauty & Personal Care will guide you throughout the product development cycle to ensure you bring your ideas to market.

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