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Exclusive member benefit: Get the ASCP SkinPro app at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 75 The protocol Dermasystems Cosmetics Lab uses is ISO 22716, which is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) specifi cally for the cosmetic industry. It is based on GMPs and provides guidelines for the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products. ISO 22716 covers aspects such as hygiene and cleanliness, documentation, quality control, and product safety. By following these guidelines and standards, the lab can ensure its products are safe, eff ective, high quality, and meet regulatory requirements in various markets around the world. STEP 5: PRODUCTION (FINALLY!) The equipment necessary for cosmetic production in a lab can vary depending on the specifi c product being manufactured. However, here are some common pieces of equipment that may be necessary for cosmetic production in a lab: • Measuring and Weighing Equipment: Accurate measurement and weighing of ingredients are essential to ensure the final product has the right concentration of ingredients. This type of equipment can include scales, pipettes, beakers, and graduated cylinders. • Mixing Equipment: A mixer or blender is necessary to mix ingredients thoroughly and give the final product consistent texture and appearance. This can include high-speed mixers, homogenizers, and emulsifiers. • pH Equipment: In cosmetic production, pH meters are used so the final product has the desired pH level, from acidic to alkaline. This is important because the pH of a cosmetic product can affect its stability, efficacy, and safety. Equipment that measures the pH of a solution typically includes a pH meter and pH electrodes. • Water Filtration Equipment: Cosmetic labs need water filtration systems to ensure the purity and safety of the water used in their cosmetic formulations. Water is a crucial ingredient in many cosmetic products, and it can affect the product's final quality. Contaminants like bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and minerals can be present in tap water, and they have the potential to compromise the safety and stability of the cosmetic product. Therefore, cosmetic labs require high-quality water that is free from impurities to maintain the quality, safety, and consistency of their cosmetic products. • Heating and Cooling Equipment: Many cosmetic products require heating or cooling during the manufacturing process. This equipment can include ovens, hot plates, water baths, and refrigerators. • Packaging Equipment: Once the product is manufactured, it needs to be packaged. This can include filling machines, capping machines, labeling machines, and sealing machines. Cortopassi says he uses a unique vacuum homogenizer he designed to be a closed vessel machine, so ingredients can be poured in a small opening at the top as the formulations are mixing. This innovative mixer allows the true art form of cosmeceutical production to take place by blending certain ingredients at diff erent rates based on each unique protocol. The alternative option is pouring all ingredients in simultaneously, which doesn't work well for obtaining special delivery systems using ingredients with low molecular weight. Cortopassi says blending products in open-air machinery may