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Trends & Innovation

Anti-Pollution, Barrier Health, and the Next Wave of Cleansers

Horror writers often explain that the scariest monsters are the ones you cant see at all. This is doubly true in...
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Trends & Innovation

Why Brands Are Adding Antiperspirant: Top Trends for 2027

There are two kinds of people in this world: people who love antiperspirants, and people who love natural deodorant....
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product development

Syndet vs. True Soap: Which Base Should Your Bar Product Use?

So, you want to make bar soap. Sounds simple enough, but if you’re new to the bar soap world, you might be thrown for a...
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Trends & Innovation

Textures at Makeup in New York 2026

Another year at Makeup in New York is in the books. And with texture innovation at the forefront, this one was FUN.
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Trends & Innovation

Cosmoprof Las Vegas 2026 Trends

Our team is finally back from our annual desert romp to Cosmoprof Las Vegas. Once again, the show did not disappoint....
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1 step 2 step bar soap custom contract manufacturing
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1 v 2 Step in Soap Manufacturing

POV: you're making the bar soap of your dreams, and a custom contract manufacturer starts saying things like "1 step"...
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Trends & Innovation

Hyperpigmentation Claims Are on the Rise

Over the past few years, the industry has been abuzz with Sephora Kids, but what about the rest of us skincare users?
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product development

How to Choose a Custom Contract Manufacturer

You know what they say: if you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.
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Trends & Innovation

Skin Flooding

We've all been there: you look in the mirror and see dull, dry, or irritated skin. You wonder, 'How'd I get here!? And...
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Female formulator mixing lab samples collaged with a swatch of pink, creamy moisturizer
product development

What Happens During Scale Up

Why your formula looks perfect at the sample stage, and what happens when it meets the real world
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Trends & Innovation

Spring Skincare 2026 Trends

A spring cleaning guide for your vanity and your routine.
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Trends & Innovation

Cloud Skin 2026 Trend

"Clean-girl" aesthetic gives way to a less-structured, more-personalized moment characterized by a new makeup and...
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Trends & Innovation

Skincare & Longevity 2026 Trends

At long last, the skincare community is ready to embrace the inevitable: aging.
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Trends & Innovation

Hair Care 2026 Trends

When it comes to looking and feeling your best, a good hair day is at the top of the priority list. Declining hair...
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Trends & Innovation

Body Care 2026 Trends

In 2026, we're talking body.
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Trends & Innovation

Winter Skincare 2026 Trends

Some things in life just aren't fair. bitter cold winter temps, shorter days, and dry winter skin. As temperatures...
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formulation

A Guide to Soap Bases & How to Choose One

So, You Want to Add a Bar Soap
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Trends & Innovation

Opportunities for Personalization in Skincare

Does your brand offer customers a way to personalize their skincare routine?
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news & updates

We Are Expanding - Grow With Us!

When we expanded into skincare 10 years ago, we knew it would be an opportunity to grow our business. We knew our...
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news & updates

Careers at Twincraft

As Twincraft continues to grow, we’re always looking for new employees to join our team! Could you be the perfect fit?
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regulatory

Personal Care Industry Claims & Standards

The personal care industry is constantly evolving, and we work alongside our customers to keep up with new product...
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Trends & Innovation

2025 Teen Skincare & Gentle Formats

For the last few years, we've been seeing the use of multistep skincare routines, often including harsh active...
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Cosmoprof 2025 Show Signage
Trends & Innovation

Top 3 Trends at Cosmoprof 2025

Last week, our team headed to Cosmoprof in Las Vegas; the country’s leading B2B beauty exhibition. This year’s show...
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Trends & Innovation

2025 Skincare as Self-Care

Is your brand looking to offer consumers a way to elevate their skincare experience?
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product development

Deodorant Tunneling - Science and solutions

Why is there a hole in my deodorant?
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product development

The Four Most Common Methods for Cosmetic Formula Development

One of the first decisions a brand must make when deciding to develop a new skincare formula is the way they’ll go...
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Trends & Innovation

Encapsulated Skincare: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Have you heard of encapsulated skincare?
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news & updates

Twincraft's Partnership with Clean The World

Did you know that we recycle the soap scraps from bar soap manufacturing?
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Trends & Innovation

Using Upcycled Ingredients in Skincare Products

Have you been looking for an easy way to differentiate your brand and make your products more sustainable? Upcycled...
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Trends & Innovation

2024 Beauty and Personal Care Trend Recap

As we’re entering the last few months of the year and starting to look ahead to 2025, we thought it would be a good...
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product development

How SPF Development Differs From Other OTC Products

In a previous blog post, we wrote extensively about the OTC product development process. We identified the steps in the...
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Trends & Innovation

How to Use a Solid Cleanser

There’s a hot new category in skincare: the solid cleanser. These products often boast an impressive sustainability...
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news & updates

Twincraft's Guide to Visiting Vermont

Visiting Twincraft in Vermont: A Local Guide to Burlington
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product development

OTC Development Process

As an FDA registered contract manufacturer of over-the-counter (OTC) cosmetic products, we play a crucial role in...
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product development

Sustainable Packaging Solutions

The skincare industry has been growing rapidly in recent years, with more and more consumers becoming conscious about...
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Trends & Innovation

Hand Soap vs. Body Wash: Educating Shoppers on Staying Clean

As shoppers rely on soap to keep their homes & bodies free of germs, it’s important to educate on what they should be...
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regulatory

New Cosmetic Regulations Under MoCRA & How to Prepare

According to statistics, it’s estimated that the U.S. beauty market nets just under $100 billion within a global market...
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product development

What's the Deal with Formula Ownership?

At Twincraft, we want you to own your formulas, therefore we try to make transfer of ownership as easy as possible for...
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product development

The True Purpose of a Pilot Run

There’s an old saying in manufacturing: “There’s never time to do it right, but there’s always time to do it twice.”...
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product development

What Does the Product Development Process Look Like?

Are you looking to bring a new product to life? Let's make that idea a reality. At Twincraft, we’re here to guide you...
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Trends & Innovation

Contract Manufacturing vs. Private Label

For over 50 years, Twincraft has been a leading contract manufacturer in the personal care industry. One of the most...
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product development

Our Pricing Process: How Twincraft Costs a Finished Good

Among the most frequently asked questions we get each day, perhaps second only to “what are your minimum order...
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product development

What Are Twincraft Skincare's MOQs?

Wayne LaBonte, Twincraft Skincare's VP of Sales & Marketing, explains the minimum amounts that we advise our customers...
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regulatory

Made in the USA

In an attempt to mitigate false and misleading information, The Federal Trade Commission, an independent government...
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formulation

Twincraft Innovation: Hybrid Base

Data from Grandview Research suggests that the global organic deodorant market is expected to increase at a CAGR of...
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product development

In Search of the Perfect Contract Manufacturing Partnership

Thoughts on how we vet our customers in the quest for a partnership that works for all parties involved from Wayne...
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product development

Get to Know Our Product Innovation Team, Base Strategy & Concept Library

Our trend-driven innovation process is at the heart of Twincraft Skincare. Meet the team that brings our ideas to life,...
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product development

Why Is My Bar Soap Cracking?

A brand new bar of soap is usually smooth with an even surface, but with time and use, cracks can appear on the bar....
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regulatory

How Long Will this Last? Understanding Shelf Life & PAO

Whether you use product expiration dates as a rule or a recommendation in your personal life, these regulatory...
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regulatory

RSPO Claims for Bar Soap, Skincare & Deodorant

Palm oil is the most versatile of all vegetable oils, but despite its popularity, it's highly controversial. It can be...
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formulation

PRISM: How to Stop Body Odor at the Source

The usage of anti-perspirant and deodorant (APDO) products is nearly universal, with Mintel reporting that 88% of US...
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Trends & Innovation

Developing Innovative Bar Soap, Bath & Shower Products in 2020

*This article was originally published in April of 2020. For more recent trend articles, please visit our Learning Lab.
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formulation

What Makes a Good Bar Soap Formula?

Musings on bar soap formulation from Wayne LaBonte, Twincraft Skincare’s VP of Sales & Marketing 
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product development

The Evolution of Bar Soap Packaging, and Why Less Is More

A Note from Wayne LaBonte, VP of Sales & Marketing at Twincraft Skincare
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Trends & Innovation

Ingredient Trends: Fruit for Your Face

*This article was originally published in January of 2020. For more recent trend articles, please visit our Learning...
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product development

Bar Soap Sweating: What It Is & How to Avoid It

Soap sweating is a common problem for soap makers. Whether your brand is making a small batch of hand cut soaps or...
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Trends & Innovation

AHAs, BHAs & PHAs: Trending Chemical Exfoliation in Skincare

Decades ago, researchers discovered that topical hydroxy acids have a dramatic effect on the skin. Over time, science’s...
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Trends & Innovation

Men’s Grooming & Skincare Trends for 2020

*This article was originally published in September of 2019. For more recent trend articles, please visit our Learning...
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product development

What Is Triple Milled Bar Soap?

Twincraft Skincare has been making high quality soap at our Vermont factory for almost 50 years. We’re soap experts,...
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Trends & Innovation

Looking Forward: The Future of Bath & Shower Products

*This article was originally published in August of 2019. For more recent trend articles, please visit our Learning Lab.
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product development

Understanding the pH of Bar Soap

Bar soap’s pH is one of the most popular topics that we cover in bar soap development. Here, we break down what pH is...
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Trends & Innovation

Microbiome & the Future of Skincare

Microbiome is one of the most popular terms in personal care today, and this trend is fueled by the trillions of...
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Trends & Innovation

Charcoal in Skincare: Trending or Here to Stay?

Once considered a “rising star”, charcoal continues to be a reliable hero ingredient in bar soap and liquid skincare...
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formulation

Twincraft Innovation: Gel Cleanser

This simple, hydrating gel cleanser serves as a blank canvas, featuring a formula that easily adapts to ingredients to...
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formulation

Expanding Our Capabilities with Coconut Soap Base

Twincraft Skincare is a soap finishing facility, which means that we do not manufacture our own soap base. Instead, we...
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Trends & Innovation

Twincraft Innovation: Sugar Scrubs

Sugar is a highly effective natural exfoliant, and when incorporated into a skincare routine for the face or body, it...
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Trends & Innovation

Twincraft Innovation: Moisturizing Shave Bar

For decades, the shaving market remained largely unchanged. The same razor-making giants dominated the space, blade...
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formulation

Twincraft Innovation: Soap-Free Facial Cleanser

Soap is in our DNA at Twincraft Skincare, and we firmly believe that soap can, and should, be included in effective...
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regulatory

RSPO vs. Rainforest Alliance: What’s the Difference?

Palm oil is a globally traded agricultural commodity used in 50% off all consumer goods, including, but certainly not...
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news & updates

Reforestation with Twincraft Skincare Partner Alaffia

At Twincraft Skincare, we’re always looking for opportunities to support and give back to our local and global...
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formulation

Consider Shampoo Bars for Convenient Cleansing

Bar soap is an excellent alternative to shower gels and washes, thanks to its economic formulation, gentle...
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Trends & Innovation

A Beginner’s Guide to Clay Masks

Clay masks aren't new to the skincare market - they’ve been around for centuries as a natural remedy for all sorts of...
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