Celebrating our 50th Anniversary! Cosmetech Laboratories Inc., founded in 1974 by David Garlen, is celebrating 50 years as a full-service Research & Development Laboratory serving the needs of the Personal Care, Cosmetic and Topical Pharmaceutical Industries.”

“Cosmetech Labs has worked with our Development teams on numerous projects. We have found their formulation expertise, bench strength and industry knowledge a valuable extension to our R&D Programs.”
– Robert Bianchini, Ph.D

“The best thing about working with Cosmetech Laboratories is they get it! They understand raw materials, new technologies and how to put great products together. They understand the consumer and the market place which makes the creative process rich, logical, strategic and great fun.”
— Karen Young The Young Group

“We have worked with Cosmetech Labs for many years, challenging them to use their creative genius to come up with unique formulas for our product lines. They have never let us down. For those interested in seeing their idea come to fruition, we highly recommend the Cosmetech team. — Drs. Katie Rodan & Kathy Fields Dermatologists & Co-developers of Proactiv® Solution

  • The leading formulation development laboratory serving the personal care industry since 1974
  • Specializing in the development of topical personal care formulations*
  • OTC formulations such as Sunscreens, Acne products and Skin Lighteners
  • Full Skin Care Treatment Regimens
  • Hair Care and Body Care formulations
  • Full service R&D laboratory providing product stability and package compatibility testing
  • Formulation development services to ingredient suppliers for the evaluation of new ingredients and technologies for use in personal care formulations
  • Non-laboratory consulting services relating to formulation optimization, problem solving and troubleshooting
  • Supplier of Sunscreen Standards for laboratory use