R&D Laboratory · Development know-how
Ingredient design, not a catalogue.
The core of Materia Innovation's development. We design and validate every ingredient in-house, with real data and concrete application cases supporting formulators.
Our approach to research
We don't simply distribute ingredients: we conceive, design and validate them. This lets us offer direct formulation support and respond to the real needs of the labs we work with.
We focus on technologically advanced categories — texturizers, delivery systems and functional actives — where technical depth makes the difference and where we can stand out as a niche reference.
From development to product
Our process.
Research
Studying new chemistries and technologies from market needs.
Design
Designing the ingredient and optimizing performance.
Validation
Stability, compatibility and — for actives — efficacy data.
Support
Formulation guidance to integrate it into the finished product.
RESEARCH AREAS
Three technologies designed in-house.
01 · Texturizers
Emulsion & rheology
PEG-free plant-derived emulsifiers, gelling agents and rheology modifiers. Matemulse and Mattex ranges.
02 · Delivery Systems
Delivery
Microemulsions and spicules for penetration efficacy and system stability.
03 · Functional Actives
Biological efficacy
Moisturizing, anti-age and postbiotics with documented activity. Matskin Aqua, Cica DNA, Apobio.
From development to production
We design, then we produce
When the ingredient is ready, we don't leave you halfway: we take it into large-scale production. Discover our manufacturing.
CONTACT
Let's talk about your next project.
Developing a new formulation or producing at scale: tell us what you need, our team answers directly.