Innovation

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Our outstanding knowledge of raw materials and ingredients and their composition, uses and effectiveness is at the foundation of every product we develop. We also consider market demand and customer requirements. By staying in close contact with our industry customers and partners, we know the consumer demands of tomorrow and are able to meet the increasing demand for vegetable oil-based soaps, soaps made of natural raw materials and active ingredients, soaps made of bioactive substances, and soap-free cleansing bars. This complexity, and also our responsibility towards our customers and consumers, calls for constant research, development and testing – not only with the goal of producing soap bars but also to build up extensive expertise and preserve it for the future. This is the foundation for future progress in syndets, combars and individual components.

Bringing new PRODUCTS TO LIFE

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Idea

Starting from the target group definition and specified application, we will advise you on the appropriate choices, from soap base and raw materials to customised stamping moulds. Whether you need vegan, conventional or soap-free cleansing bars for sensitive skin, with our many years of research experience we can work with you in a close partnership to develop a unique new product.

Recipe

In close consultation with you, we will sample recipes in the KAPPUS labs and jointly test possible variations in the basic recipe, compelling perfumes and colourants, and the right selection of protective and other ingredients until we reach your final choice.

STORAGE AND USE TESTS

While adhering to specific process parameters such as temperature and humidity, we perform a storage test during this phase to ensure the required quality and, in particular, stability. To be certain that a product satisfies all legal requirements for cosmetics and can safely be brought to market, we conduct dermatological and other tests. Our in-house risk assessor performs a concluding safety assessment.

MOULD

You can choose from numerous existing soap moulds and sizes from 20 to 250 grams, or we can design customised soap moulds to your specifications

FEEL

To test and assess shape and feel, we use the latest technologies from CAD drawings to 3D printing. And that’s the end of the product development process.

PACKAGING

In cooperation with our partners, we select the right packaging with up to eight colours plus finish while considering things like transport requirements and conditions at the point of sale.

DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE

Recipes I Formulas
Soap bases
Syndet mixes
Developing to specifications
Shape I Ingredients I Recipe I Raw materials

DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE

By combining soap bases, perfumes and line ingredients, we can produce a wide variety of bar soaps and soap-free cleansing bars. Combining them with numerous primary and secondary packaging materials yields virtually unlimited product configurations. With our proven research and development expertise, we at KAPPUS will accompany you from the initial idea through recipe development, soap moulds, feel, packaging and technical specification to the finished product.

“With an experienced team that has been working together for years, we can develop unique products for you. We look forward to your enquiry.”

Innovation & Product Development / Safety Assessor

Dr. Barbara Olbrich-Deußner

QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, REQUESTS?

Contact

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