Whatever custom cosmetic formulation you might be holding, a moisturizer, serum, or cleanser, it is the outcome of a precise scientific process. The making of cosmetics is definitely not just mixing the ingredients.
It is really a matter of chemistry, consistency, and compliance. Every batch is created, tested, and produced down to the last detail.
At Swift Innovations, we are the experts in skincare and personal care product formulation as well as contract manufacturing. Our state-of-the-art facility in Ponoka, Alberta, operates according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and holds ISO and ECOCERT certifications.
This is a clear and detailed view of the journey of top-notch cosmetics from an idea to a jar.
Each beauty product is born out of an idea. Which skin problem are we fixing? What plant-derived compounds could be the carrier of the result?
We call it the hub of innovation in our Research and Development (R&D) lab. Scientists and formulation experts create new emulsions, gels, and serums by cutting-edge green extraction techniques like microemulsification and encapsulation. These methods save the potency of natural bioactive compounds and at the same time ensure product stability.
In the lab, we employ devices such as:
Every new product is tested for shelf life, antioxidant properties, and safety before it is allowed to be made.
Once a formulation is made, it is followed by material procurement. We obtain non-synthetic, skin-safe and globally safe and performance standard compliant ingredients.
We have a storage capacity of 21,000 cubic feet with different temperature-controlled zones at our facility in Edmonton to keep the ingredients fresh. We perform a battery of tests on every raw material whether it is a botanical extract, essential oil or emollient to ensure that the material is pure and in compliance before it is allowed to the production floor.
This is the moment where chemistry turns into art. With the use of our integrated vacuum emulsifier and homogenizer, we combine the ingredients in a vacuum chamber in order to avoid oxidation and air entrapment.
Main features of the unit are:
The outcome is a uniform base, from one batch to another, which can be further processed into lotions, serums, toners, conditioners, and moisturizers.
The bulk after blending is transported to the filling and packaging department that is an environment specifically created for workflow efficiency and contamination control.
It is our filling systems that guarantee the correct dosing of the product for every container, be it a bottle, tube, or jar. Labeling is done according to global packaging norms, thus providing traceability, ingredient disclosure, and a uniform look of different batches.
Each batch that is about to be released is checked through various quality assurance tests first.
These tests are:
Products that meet all the quality standards both internally and externally are the ones that are allowed to be sent out. Swift Innovations maintains quality standards that are ISO-certified and is ECOCERT-compliant in its production practices, setting a benchmark among skin care manufacturers in Canada.
This is our intention to bring science and sustainability together. Swift Innovations is using energy-efficient systems and environmentally friendly practices throughout the entire production process.
We recover, recycle, and reuse packaging materials and make products that do not contain any synthetic chemicals, parabens, or harmful preservatives.
With the help of plant-based ingredients, we are also using innovative sustainable technologies to make sure that our formulations are safe not only for the skin but also for the planet.
To better serve our clients and be able to produce larger batch sizes, we have made a significant expansion to our R&D and production facility in South Edmonton. With the additional space, we are able to operate around the clock and our output can reach up to 50,000 liters of emulsions or liquids per day.
We would be delighted to receive your visit if you are brand owners, formulators, or skincare entrepreneurs. You can also meet our technical team and witness the method that we use to deliver the formulation from the concept to the commercial stage.
Swift Innovations is a Canadian cosmetic company that was established in 2018 and offers services like private labeling, contract manufacturing, and formulation development. Our mission is to support brands in delivering products that are safe, effective, and eco-friendly.
Whether it is a brand-new skincare line or simply ramping up production, Swift Innovations has both the scientific know-how and the manufacturing precision to get the job done for your brand. The science, skill, and quality behind your product are what make up the beauty that is, quite literally, created in the lab, no matter what jar, bottle, or tube is on your shelf!
