{"product_id":"custom-formulation-development","title":"Custom Formulation Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWhile private label products offer the fastest route to market, some brands require something more unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eOur Custom Formulation Development service is designed for clinics, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and skincare brands seeking a product developed specifically for their vision, target market, and performance objectives using our proven product system and architecture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWhether you're developing a hero product, launching a complete skincare range, or creating an innovative treatment solution, The Skin Consultancy can guide the process from concept through to production-ready formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStarting From R7,500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThe initial formulation development engagement fee includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eProduct brief consultation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eConcept evaluation and feasibility assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eIngredient strategy recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreliminary formulation development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePrototype sample production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eTechnical review and feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal project costs vary depending on formulation complexity, raw material sourcing requirements, testing requirements, and ownership arrangements. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWhat Can Be Developed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWe can assist with the development of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eCleansers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eSerums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eMoisturisers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eEye treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAcne products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eBrightening products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eProfessional peels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eMicroneedling solutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eTreatment systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePost-procedure products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eProfessional-use formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eBespoke skincare ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eOur Development Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStep 1 – Product Brief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWe begin by understanding your vision, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eTarget customer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePerformance objectives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDesired active ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eTexture preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePackaging requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePrice positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eBenchmark products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStep 2 – Feasibility Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eOur team evaluates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eIngredient availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eManufacturing considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eTechnical challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eRegulatory considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eCommercial viability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThis helps ensure realistic expectations before development begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStep 3 – Formulation Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eUsing our formulation expertise, we develop an initial prototype designed to achieve the agreed objectives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWhere appropriate, multiple development iterations may be undertaken to refine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAbsorption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eSensory profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePerformance characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStep 4 – Evaluation \u0026amp; Refinement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eYou evaluate the prototype and provide feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAdditional development rounds can be quoted where further refinement is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStep 5 – Commercialisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eOnce the formulation has been approved, we can assist with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eScale-up manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePackaging selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eProduct positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eLabel development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eProduct launch planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eFormulation Ownership \u0026amp; Intellectual Property\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDevelopment Based On Existing Platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWith this offer The Skin Consultancy develops a product using existing formulation architectures, technologies, or development platforms, therefore the resulting formulation remains the intellectual property of The Skin Consultancy unless otherwise agreed in writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThis approach allows for lower development costs and reduced minimum order quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAdditional Testing Services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eUnless specifically included in a quotation, formulation development does not automatically include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eStability testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAccelerated stability testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eCompatibility testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePatch testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDermatologist testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eIrritation testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eConsumer studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eClinical efficacy studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThese services can be arranged separately and quoted according to project requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eImportant Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eFormulation development is a collaborative process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eCertain ingredients may be unavailable, discontinued, restricted, commercially impractical, or unsuitable for manufacturing at scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWhile every effort is made to achieve the desired outcome, development timelines, costs, and final formulations may evolve as technical findings emerge throughout the project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eIs Custom Formulation Right For You?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eCustom formulation development is ideal if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e✓ You require a unique product unavailable through standard private label offerings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e✓ You want greater control over ingredients and product positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e✓ You are building a long-term brand asset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e✓ You require exclusive intellectual property rights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e✓ You are developing a flagship or hero product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eIf your goal is simply to launch quickly and cost-effectively, our Private Label Programme may be a more suitable starting point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store 2","offers":[{"title":"Default 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