Blogs

On National Manufacturing Day, THG LABS celebrates the role of UK cosmetics suppliers and cosmetics manufacturing in powering beauty innovation. Discover how our end-to-end model combines sustainability, speed-to-market, and industry expertise to help brands scale private label beauty products in the UK, spanning skincare, suncare, and haircare – taking ideas from lab to launch with confidence.

THG LABS’ expert insight into the rise of skin longevity and the slow ageing movement explains how beauty brands can innovate in skincare, haircare and bodycare. In this article our Head of Product Innovation, Kristal Goodman, covers the science behind long-term skin health, consumer trends driving demand, and the growing link between longevity and dermocosmetics. It dives into proven active ingredients, advanced delivery systems, and regulatory-safe claims that help beauty brands create science-backed, prevention-focused products with strong consumer loyalty.

Despite UV exposure being a year-round reality, SPF is still often thought of as a summer companion, something to pack for beach holidays and hot days in the park. For beauty and personal care brands, this presents an opportunity to meet a broader range of needs and become part of consumers’ daily lives with products that feel relevant whatever the season

Explore how THG Labs integrates environmental impact modelling into the packaging development process, combining carbon footprint analysis, lifecycle data, and broader ecological metrics to help brands make more informed packaging decisions.

What does it take to create skincare that supports the skin’s natural ecosystem? Here we explore the cosmetic science behind microbiome-conscious formulation, the regulatory nuances of claim development, and the manufacturing know-how needed to scale it. From barrier-supportive ingredients to preservation strategy and packaging, we help brands develop skincare products that work with the skin and stand out on the shelf. 

Behind every great beauty launch is a partnership that brings clarity, care, and capability. In this article, we share what personal care brands value most in beauty manufacturing partner, and how the right support helps ideas take shape and scale.

Truly inclusive skincare starts long before it launches, with R&D that recognises real-world diversity across tone, type, identity and life stage. Inclusive formulation can build confidence by design, not by default. From tolerance testing across Fitzpatrick types to avoiding white cast in SPF, this last article in our Skin Confidence series outlines the science, strategy and social awareness behind products that reflect the people who use them.

The third blog in our Skin Confidence series, this article explores how brands can build consumer trust by formulating with both clinical intent and emotional intelligence. Discover how our development philosophy meet real needs, without compromise.

Hydration is critical to skin health, but the science behind it is more complex than most realise. This article explores the biological function of hydration, formulation strategies, consumer testing, and how cosmetic scientists develop products that support barrier function, respond to hormonal shifts, and meet performance expectations across diverse skin types and climates.

In skincare, performance matters, but perception also plays a powerful role.  This second blog in our Beautiful In Your Skin series, explores how the feel, scent, texture, and even sound of skincare can transform routines into rituals to build emotional connection, boost confidence, and drive product loyalty.

Inspired by Beautiful in Your Skin Month, this blog is the first of four articles in a series that explores the science behind skincare that supports self-esteem, from sensory formulation and inclusive product development to neurocosmetics and next-gen ingredients. 

Hyperpigmentation is a key focus in modern skincare formulation, with growing demand for solutions that visibly even tone and support skin health. This article explores the science behind hyperpigmentation and how brands can harness high-performance actives to create effective, consumer-driven skincare.