Nanuvo
03 / CAPABILITIES

WHAT
WE DO. — Cosmetic lab capabilities: formats, actives, production and compliance

and what we don't.

The technical capabilities to build a considered product with intention — from custom chemistry through repeatable manufacturing and launch support.

VOL. 3 / CAPABILITIES
THE PRACTICE

FIVE PILLARS.one lab.

Formulation, product development, manufacturing, filling & packaging, and consulting — sequenced under one roof so a brief becomes a shipped product without changing hands.

  1. 01
    FORMULATION
    Clinical chemistry, actives, stability, sensory.
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  2. 02
    PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
    Brief to brand-ready SKU: strategy, actives, sensory, packaging.
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  3. 03
    MANUFACTURING
    Low-MOQ pilot batches through full production runs.
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  4. 04
    FILLING & PACKAGING
    Component sourcing, fill compatibility, decoration.
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  5. 05
    CONSULTING
    Formulation, manufacturing, and commercialization guidance.
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A CLOSER LOOK

Beneath the pillars: formats, actives, production planning, and compliance — the layers of practice that turn a brief into a repeatable product.

CAPABILITY 01

FORMATS.

built around the product.

We develop across a wide range of textures — creams, emulsions, serums, masks, actives, gels — engineered for how the format is used and how it looks on the shelf.

  • Creams · Emulsions01
  • Serums · Elixirs02
  • Masks · Clay03
  • Toners · Mists04
  • OTC / Topical products05
VOL. 1 / FORMATS
VOL. 2 / ACTIVES
CAPABILITY 02

ACTIVES.

handled with intention.

Every active is chosen for the product brief: compatibility, stability, dosing strategy, and the intended market — not by trend alone.

  • Retinoid systems
  • Peptides
  • Niacinamide
  • Antioxidants
  • Exfoliating acids
  • Botanical extracts
  • Barrier lipids
  • Microbiome-conscious systems
CAPABILITY 03

PRODUCTION.

planned for repeatability.

Production planning begins at the bench. We consider how a formula will scale, fill, hold, and remain honest batch after batch as manufacturing runs.

  • Low-MOQ manufacturingFROM 1,000
  • Pilot productionBATCH CONSISTENT
  • Fill line integrationFILL + LABELING
  • Packaging coordinationIN-HOUSE
VOL. 3 / PRODUCTION
VOL. 4 / COMPLIANCE
CAPABILITY 04

COMPLIANCE.

considered early.

Quality and regulatory readiness are part of development from the start, keeping brand product on track for testing, retailer review, production, and launch.

  • FDA-registered labREGISTERED
  • GMP documentationCGMP
  • Retailer compatibilityCLEAN LISTS
  • OTC capabilityMONOGRAPH READY
TESTING SUPPORT

STABILITY &
PRESERVATION.

Cosmetic stability testing assesses whether a formula maintains its intended physical and chemical properties under selected storage conditions. Cosmetic PET testing (preservative efficacy or challenge testing) evaluates how well a preservation system controls microbial contamination under chosen test conditions. These tests answer different questions; Nanuvo can help define project-specific protocol, scope, and documentation.

WHAT WE DO.

clarity builds better products.
01
Custom formulation
Every formula is worked from a brief, not a base.
02
Right-sized runs
MOQs match the stage of the brand — 500 for formulation, 1,000 for manufacturing.
03
Chemistry-led claims
What the formula does is what the label says.
04
Regulatory readiness
Retailer clean lists and OTC monograph work built into the timeline.

WHAT WE DON'T.

restraint over reach.
01
Stock formulas as custom
We don't pass stock bases off as bespoke development.
02
Oversized production runs
We don't force emerging brands into inventory they can't sell.
03
Ambition over reality
We don't separate creative ambition from technical reality.
04
Regulatory shortcuts
We don't promise what chemistry, testing, or regulation cannot support.
THE PROMISE

ONE BRIEF.one lab.

A single team owns the work from bench to batch. No handoffs between chemistry, packaging, and production — the same lab that writes the formula fills the bottle.

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01 R&D
02 COMPOUND
03 FILL
04 SHIP

PROJECT QUESTIONS

LABORATORY & TESTING QUESTIONS

What is cosmetic PET testing?

PET means preservative efficacy testing, also called challenge testing. It evaluates how effectively a product's preservation system controls microbial contamination under the chosen test conditions. Cosmetic PET testing is different from stability testing: preservation performance and physical or chemical stability answer different questions. Nanuvo lists PET in its manufacturing project documentation. Ask us to define the appropriate protocol, testing scope and documentation for your formula; testing does not guarantee regulatory approval.

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