Custom Manufacturing That Brings Your Beauty Brand to Life
From concept to shelf, DC Laboratories is your partner in creating exceptional personal care products—backed by science, powered by nature, made with care.
Custom Manufacturing That Brings Your Beauty Brand to Life
From concept to shelf, DC Laboratories is your partner in creating exceptional personal care products—backed by science, powered by nature, made with care.
Custom Manufacturing That Brings Your Beauty Brand to Life
From concept to shelf, DC Laboratories is your partner in creating exceptional personal care products—backed by science, powered by nature, made with care.
We start with a conversation to understand your product vision, goals, and brand. Then we’ll map out the project scope and send a clear, customised quote.
2. Development & Sampling
Our R&D team gets to work crafting your first samples. You review, give feedback, and we refine until everything’s perfect and ready for production.
3. Approve & Quote
Once you're happy, we prepare your final quotation and approve the selected packaging and artwork.
4. Manufacturing & Delivery
Your product goes into full production at our GMP-compliant facility. We handle filling, packaging, and delivery to your premises—so you’re ready to launch, stress-free.
1. Consultation & Quote
We start with a conversation to understand your product vision, goals, and brand. Then we’ll map out the project scope and send a clear, customised quote.
2. Development & Sampling
Our R&D team gets to work crafting your first samples. You review, give feedback, and we refine until everything’s perfect and ready for production.
3. Approve & Quote
Once you're happy, we prepare your final quotation and approve the selected packaging and artwork.
4. Manufacturing & Delivery
Your product goes into full production at our GMP-compliant facility. We handle filling, packaging, and delivery to your premises—so you’re ready to launch, stress-free.
Where Vision Meets Craftsmanship
DC Laboratories is a proudly family-owned, boutique manufacturer with decades of experience in personal care. We partner with ambitious brands to craft high-quality, custom formulations—backed by expertise, driven by collaboration, and built for success.
We understand the challenges smaller brands face—so we’ve removed the barriers. Low minimum order quantities and no cookie-cutter solutions. Just flexibility, transparency, and real partnership.
Years of Proven Industry Expertise
With decades of expertise in the personal care space, we navigate the science, regulations, and market trends behind standout products.
GMP-Compliant Facilities
Our manufacturing facility operates in accordance with ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines—ensuring every product is made with consistent quality, safety, and care.
Guidance at Every Step
We don’t just manufacture—we collaborate. From first brief to final batch, we’re with you throughout the journey, ensuring your product is thoughtfully developed and perfectly executed.
We Specialise In
Skin Care
From soothing daily essentials to high-performance dermocosmetics, science-backed formulations designed to nourish, treat, and transform.
Body Care
Luxurious creams, washes, scrubs, and treatments that deliver both results and ritual—crafted for all skin types and lifestyles.
Hair Care
Shampoos, conditioners, masks, and styling products that combine salon-grade performance with a sensorial experience.
Perfumery
Signature scents, mists, and fragrances developed to inspire, uplift, and linger—tailored to your brand’s unique identity.
Officially Endorsed as South Africa’s Preferred Manufacturing Partner for Local Startups
By the Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA)
The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
And the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).
As Featured in South Africa’s Leading Cosmetic Industry Magazine
We’re proud to be the cover story in the January 2024 South African Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review, recognised for our flexible, founder-friendly approach to contract manufacturing.
“If you’re looking for flexibility from your contract manufacturer, a personalised approach, and guidance and expertise that are sure to elevate your brand, then look no further than DC Laboratories.”