Don’t Ignore These Gummies If You’re Making Cosmetics Supplements
Gummy supplements and vitamins exist to serve a variety of verticals – especially the cosmetics industry. These products can help promote a healthy complexion, hair, or other cosmetic-related concern that consumers may have.
If you are looking to add beauty-specific gummy supplements to your product line, here is some critical information you should consider.
How Are These Ingredients Added to Gummy Supplements?
Supplements are considered an active ingredient in the gummy mixture. During the gummy manufacturing process, active ingredients are added during the first phase, called “Cooking”.
The cooking phase begins when all of the base ingredients are preheated in a kettle and melted into a liquid mixture. This is called the “slurry”. Once the slurry reaches the desired temperature and solids, it is then transferred to a storage mixing tank.
Once inside the mixing tank, actives, flavors, colors, and pH-balancing ingredients can be added. This is where the manufacturer can add any featured ingredients that promote beauty, health, or lifestyle benefits.
From here, the final mixture will be transferred through heated pipes in the gummy system where it will be deposited into molds and chilled. This completes the first phase of the process and no further attention needs to be paid to active ingredients until quality control verification during the final phase.
Gummy Supplements are Big Business
Modern innovations in gummy manufacturing have allowed more businesses to incorporate gummy vitamins and supplements into their product offerings. In the United States alone, this product category is estimated to hold a market value of over 4 billion dollars.
Incorporating gummy vitamins into your product offering can enable your pharmaceutical manufacturing business to easily produce large quantities of a popular and enjoyable alternative to traditional mediums with high consumer recognition.
Collagen Gummies
Collagen is a protein found in large amounts throughout the human body. In recent years, supplements containing collagen have been promoted to enhance skin health – often described as helping your skin maintain a youthful appearance. Most of the collagen in the human body plays a pivotal role in structuring bones, organs, skin, and much more.
Biotin Gummies
Biotin is a B vitamin that can help the human body better transport nutrients throughout its systems. Beyond this, biotin has recently gained popularity as a supplement for healthy hair and skin. Its widespread association with cosmetic applications has led to the ingredient also being featured in other products like shampoos and skincare goods. For many appearance-conscious consumers, this ingredient’s name has become almost instantly recognizable.
Hyaluronic Acid Gummies
Because hyaluronic acid is an effective humectant, it can help retain moisture and provide hydration to a person’s skin. According to an article for Harvard Health, hyaluronic acid also proves effective as an injectable treatment for anti-aging skincare concerns in a manner similar to botox.
Now, gummy supplement manufacturers are also adding hyaluronic acid to gummies marketed at skincare consumers. For individuals looking for more hydrated, smoother skin, this featured ingredient can be appealing.
Keratin Gummies
The human body naturally contains keratin, the protein that makes up hair and nails. In addition to gummies, keratin is also a popular active ingredient in topical hair care products like shampoos, conditioners, and treatments. Many consumers looking for stronger, more manageable nails and healthier hair consider keratin as an option.
Folic Acid Gummies
Folic acid is also called vitamin B9 and is most well-known for helping maintain a healthy pregnancy. However, the ingredient has also gained a reputation as a popular skincare supplement.
Get Started with Manufacturing Beauty Gummies
If your business is ready to add a range of beauty gummies to its manufacturing capabilities, you will need professional-grade equipment. Here’s everything necessary to build robust production capabilities:
Molds
Molds will provide the individual shapes that the gummy’s slurry mixture will form into as it cools. At CapPlus, we offer a range of standard-shaped molds and can also create custom ones for you upon request.
Production Equipment
Manufacturing large quantities of gummies requires machinery capable of handling redundant processes at scale. Depending on the size of your business and anticipated batch sizes, you have a variety of options.
Some of the options that we offer include:
- M40 – Up to 15,000 gummiers per hour
- M80 – Up to 30,000 gummies per hour
- M150 – Up to 60,000 gummies per hour
- M300 – Up to 120,000 gummies per hour
- M450 – Up to 180,000 gummies per hour
- M600 – Up to 250,000 gummies per hour
Rapid Channel Counter
A rapid channel counter will aid in counting individual gummies to ensure that batch sizes are measured accurately. This allows manufacturers to accurately forecast production schedules on a recurring basis to maintain efficiency.
Water Activity Meter
Water activity levels impact gummies’ shelf life, risk of microbial contamination, and product characteristics. A water activity meter can measure these levels during quality control to ensure that gummies are safe and ready for distribution.
Other Equipment to Consider
Auxiliary production equipment you may want to consider includes:
- Gummy coater
- Tray washing equipment
- Trays and dollies
For lab operations, we also recommend:
- pH meter
- Brix/solids sugar meter
- Commercial-grade thermometers
Ready to Get Started with Gummy Supplement Manufacturing?
If you are ready to start adding gummy supplements to your manufacturing capabilities, our team will gladly connect you with the right solutions needed to bring your goals to reality. Contact us any time to speak with one of our team members about the right production equipment for your needs.