Research & Development

The R&D department at Eva Cosmetics has been the formula designer and developer of many of the most successful products in the market. With more than 20 years of experience with various formulations and the most extensive R&D facilities for cosmetics in Egypt, the department is continually expanding its range of activities and research capabilities.

R&D Professionals

At Eva, we believe that good calibers have pivotal role in our success. The R&D team

Consists of professional pharmacists and chemists with specialized training in the cosmetic industry and cosmetic chemistry.
Up-to-date with the latest trends of the industry.
Attend the most prestigious events of the industry (e.g. In-Cosmetics Global, IMCAS and In-Cosmetics Formulation Summit to name a few)

R&D Capabilities & Facilities

Categories We Provide +-

We offer the following categories of cosmetic / beauty products including but not limited to

Cosmeceutical Solutions

The R&D has the expertise to develop highly active cosmeceutical solutions with various functions including but not limited to

In-house Development of Encapsulation/Nano Delivery Systems
Anti-Dandruff Care
Lightening/anti-hyperpigmentation
Anti-ageing Care
Hyaluronic Acid Products
Eczema/Xerosis Care
Peptides-based Products
Anti-Acne Care
Stable High SPF Solutions
Anti-Hair Loss Care

Regular Equipment

In addition to the regular lab equipment (regular and sensitive scales, ovens … etc.), the R&D Lab is fully equipped to perform formulation and samples on different scales. Examples of the equipment include

Small-scale German-Type Mixer

High Pressure Homogenizer

Examples of analytical equipment used for formula analysis, as well as for research projects include:

Rotavap

Laser Diffraction Particle Size Distribution Analyzer

Zeta Potential & Nano Particle Size Analyzer

Gas Chromatography

HPLC

Custom Formulation

Overview +-

In addition to formulas developed for in-house brands, the R&D is working closely with clients who want to develop custom formulas for their own brand and benefit from the R&D expertise in addition to the manufacturing facilities at Eva.

The R&D’s extensive experience in the local and regional market means true customization of unique formulas and flexibility to accommodate clients’ specific requirements for budget and marketing agenda. For this purpose, the R&D provides extensive support to clients’ marketing units.

Step1: Initial Consultation +-

We work with our clients on defining the technical aspects of their ideas, and develop their concepts by providing value-adding input when it comes to products functionality and ingredients selection, having the benefit of our extensive experience and deep knowledge of raw materials, formulation and on-going/up-coming trends of the industry.

Step 2: Implementation Of The Concept +-

After initial agreement on the preliminary aspects of the project, we work with our clients to provide them with

Scientific claims for their products that could be used for marketing purposes
Regulatory & technical consultancy for the formulas and artworks
Development of samples according to their concept, target consumer segment, budget and indented functionalities
Amending the samples according to client’s comments until they are satisfied with their product.

Step 3: Validation Of The Formula +-

After reaching an approved formula with the client we work on

Pilot Batches
Full accelerated stability study to ensure a high quality product by testing its chemical, physical and microbiological stability as well as the suitability and compatibility with the final pack choice.

Step 4: Industrial Production +-

The R&D develops all the needed specifications and quality agreements as well as the industrial manufacturing procedure of the formulas. The R&D also attends the first batches of industrial production of new products to ensure proper validation and implementation of the manufacturing procedure on the large-scale manufacturing machines.

Regulatory Support

Regulatory officers working specifically for the R&D ensure

the R&D formula development is always compliant to our target markets (Egyptian MOH Regulations, European Regulations, KSA Regulations … etc.)
The compliance of the developed marketing texts and artworks.
That the R&D is always updated with latest regulations to avoid any issues with the registration process and are able to provide support to customers who wish to employ our resources to handle their registration process.