Contract Research
Custom R&D projects for formulation development and testing
Focused Research, Built Around Your Question
ILA Biomarine supports brands and manufacturers with focused research programmes designed around specific formulation, performance and product-development questions. Our work can begin with a new concept, an existing formulation that needs improvement, or a technical challenge that arises during development. We help define the research objective, refine the formulation and identify the right evaluation approach before commercialisation.
- New formula development and incorporation of specialised actives
- Ingredient, product and packaging compatibility
- Stability assessment and adjustment of parameters such as pH, viscosity, texture and sensory characteristics
- Investigation of concerns such as separation, sedimentation, colour change, odour or changes in product feel over time
Performance Validation and Claims Support
Where performance validation is required, we coordinate suitable in-vitro, instrumental and in-vivo studies through specialised testing partners. Depending on the product, these may assess areas such as hydration, skin barrier, pigmentation, firmness, elasticity, scalp condition, sebum or other relevant performance parameters. We also help customers connect formulation development with meaningful product claims. The objective is to ensure that the final product is not only technically sound, but supported by relevant evidence that R&D, regulatory and marketing teams can use with confidence. Each project is approached according to its specific requirement — from resolving a single formulation issue to developing, refining and evaluating a complete product concept.
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