Ten years ago, a big portion of the 180-gallon yearly liquid intake would have been soft drinks, but American drinking habits have undergone a major shift thanks to bottled water and energy drinks, as well as wine and spirits.

Americans are trading in their sugary soft drinks for healthier alternatives, such as bottled water, bottled tea, coconut water and aloe vera juice. Americans are also swapping beer for wine and spirits. Since the 180-gallon total liquid consumption doesn’t change much, one drink sector’s increase causes pain to other sectors.

Since kids and twenty-somethings are the target soft drink consumers, it makes sense that this segment is declining. After all, the population is aging. Older women are voting with their wallets, and the clear winners are healthier drinks, including bottled water, aloe vera juice and wine.

As American drinking habits shift, so must manufacturing. Coats Aloe has invested several million dollars into a preservative-free hot fill line that can produce approximately 200 units per minute, depending on the size of the beverage container. This allows you to turn your beverage production on a dime and start selling what Americans are buying today.

The next time you take a drink, think about what you’re putting in your mouth… and how it was made.

Arctic Aloe Mist can be used to keep your skin hydrated while lounging by the pool, on the boat or throw in your gym bag for a quick cool down after a workout  Although you can use the mist at room temperature, store it in your ice bucket or refrigerator for a refreshing burst of hydration.

It can also be used to set your makeup. Simply apply your makeup normally and finish with a mist of Arctic Aloe. This will keep your makeup looking fresher longer, with the added benefit of attracting moisture molecules to your skin.

Arctic Aloe Mist is in a league of its own when used après bath.  It will return the moisture to your skin that hard water and drying soaps can take away. Simply mist your entire body while your skin is still damp.

Arctic Aloe Mist does not contain sunscreen, so when using it outdoors, be sure to use it in conjunction with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

The hottest new aloe product gives you a cool mist while quenching your skin’s thirst. For information about carrying Arctic Aloe Mist, please contact us or to purchase, visit Amazon.com.

Hot Fill is a perfect solution for beverage makers and producers that serve health conscious consumers demanding additive or preservative-free drinks.  Beverage hot filling is a proven, mature technology that has already driven billions of liters of high quality, environmentally friendly products to the consumer marketplace.

Coats Labs is now well-positioned to drive new relationships seeking Hot Fill manufacturing right here in Dallas, Texas.  Depend on us for all your non-carbonated beverages needs.  From custom formulation to bottled and labeled products, our facility can serve your needs faster than going overseas.

For more information, contact our Beverage support team to get a quote today.

As you can imagine, the cGMP guidelines could fill a small warehouse, but the basic concept is to safeguard the health of the end-use customer as well as producing good quality products.

In the U.S. a product may be deemed adulterated if it passes all of the specifications tests but is found to be manufactured in a condition which violates current good manufacturing guidelines. Therefore, complying with cGMP is a mandatory aspect in contract manufacturing of cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, beverages and beauty products.

cGMP guidelines are not prescriptive instructions on how to manufacture products. They are a series of general principles that must be observed during manufacturing. When a company is setting up its quality program and manufacturing process, there may be many ways it can fulfill cGMP requirements. It is the company’s responsibility to determine the most effective and efficient quality process.

When looking for a contract manufacturing partner, be sure to find out about their cGMP processes. Because of the number of cGMP protocols, Coats Laboratories has become an expert on keeping up with the guidelines and following them precisely. The reason international companies use us to do their contract manufacturing is that we do the worrying… so you don’t have to worry.

Do you already have a formula?

• If so, we can create it to exacting specifications in our FDA approved facility.
• If not, our staff of chemists can help you create one

Do you want to supply the bottles, caps, labels, raw ingredients and everything else necessary to develop the finished drink?

•  If so, we will be your co-packing contract manufacturing partner.
• If not, we can source these for you and be a turnkey contract manufacturer.
  

Do you want to use preservatives in your bottled beverage or would you like it to be preservative-free?

• If you want to use preservatives, we have lower minimum quantities.
• If you want a preservative free finished product, we have a hot-fill line that is able to safely produce your beverage by rapidly heating and cooling the liquid and bottles. The minimum production run for this option is 30,000 units.

Do you want to use Aloe Vera in your beverage formula?

• If so, we are the premiere Aloe Vera contract manufacturer in the country.
• If not, we have an exceptional sourcing team who can source the exact right ingredients that your drink needs.

Will your beverage need water?

• If so, we have a 12,000-gallon reverse osmosis DI water system that can provide all of the pure water your beverage needs, even in large run quantities.
• If not, that’s okay too.

Will your beverage be shipped all over the country?

• If so, our manufacturing facility is centrally located in Dallas, Texas.
• If not, we will ship wherever you want, FOB Dallas, TX.

When looking for a beverage contract manufacturer, we would love for you to come take a tour of our facility. Contact Us to schedule a tour or to learn more.

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid (or Sodium Hyaluonate) is one of the most amazing ingredients in skincare today.  Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, an important component in connective tissue.  It distributes throughout connective, neural and epithelial tissues, providing structural support to cells.

Hyaluronic Acid for Anti-Aging in Skin

One of the most important attributes to Hyaluronic acid skin care is its efficacy in alleviating wrinkles and fine lines that are a result in dehydration.

Hyaluronic Acid occurs naturally in human tissue in younger skin.  As you age, the level of this acid decreases, causing dryness, sagging and a blotchy skin tone.

 Hyaluronic acid has water-retention properties that help retain hydration in the intercellular matrix of dermal connective tissue, increasing elasticity.  Because hyaluronic acid helps hydrate the skin, it’s a great defense against the harmful rays of the sun, protecting skin against harmful UV rays and various pollutants as well.

Research also suggests that hyaluronic acid can erase wrinkles by increasing viscosity of connective tissue in the dermal layer.  Hyaluronic acid rapidly absorbs into the skin, making it an indispensable ingredient in anti-aging skin care.  With the far-reaching effects of hyaluronic acid, the demand for hyaluronic acid in skincare products is at an all-time high.

Coats Laboratories, a 25 year old company, is the leader in formulations that include hyaluronic acid. As a full-service contract manufacturer, Coats Laboratories uses the highest quality of ingredients to ensure the finest, most effective formulations. For state-of-the-art private label collections, elegant semi-private lines and custom formulations, look no further than Coats Laboratories for your skincare needs.

In a sense, aloe vera has been victimized by its own popularity since it has become the most frequently added ingredient in most personal care products due to the wellness revolution and the trend toward natural cures. Since veracity is a synonym for truth, here are the true facts about the healing power of aloe vera.

Aloe vera grows to maturity virtually free of insect infestations that plague other crops. Because of this, it’s much easier to grow aloe vera organically. The problem isn’t in growing aloe vera but in processing it as aloe loses its efficacy within hours of harvest. Coats Labs has its own Aloe Vera Barbadensis fields with adjoining processing facility to ensure maximum efficacy by processing the plants as soon as they are picked.

Aside from topical use, aloe vera has healing properties when consumed orally. Because aloe vera can kill both bacteria and viruses, it can combat a variety of internal issues. Even beyond keeping you healthy during cold and flu season, it helps to regulate the body’s functions. For example, it helps to alleviate gastrointestinal issues, such as GERD, and it also helps you to metabolize your food more effectively.

There are numerous studies that cite the healing power of aloe vera, and specifically the effectiveness of Aloe Vera Barbadensis. To learn more check, get a copy of Bill Coats’ book, “The Silent Healer.” It’s available on Amazon.

This best-selling enzyme peel removes dead skin cells and excess sebum while gently but thoroughly exfoliating the skin surface. With regular use, it can help diminish scars and stretch marks, age spots, fine lines, sun damage and even discoloration.

But here’s the best part. It helps to accelerate young cell renewal without irritating the skin.

It’s easy to use. Just apply liberally and then leave on the skin for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with cool water. It immediately leaves skin smooth, radiant and more youthful looking. You can literally feel the difference after the first use.

This formulation is better than other peels on the market because of a unique blend of natural  ingredients. Papain and bromelain from the pineapple and papaya remove the dead skin cells and excess sebum while the Aloe Barbadensis soothes, calms and heals.

It’s perfect for esthetician use with steam before extractions, but it can also be sold to clients as a peel they can use multiple times a week.

Stop wondering about the benefits of an acid-free enzyme peel and try the Pineapple Papaya Enzyme Peel. Your clients—and their skin—will thank you.

Collagen is a form of protein that is made up long chains of amino acids. The short strands of amino acids that make up collagen are called peptides. When collagen breaks down, it forms specific peptides.

These peptides act as a signal to your body, telling it that new collagen must be created as the old collagen was damaged. Applying peptides directly to your skin is a way to trick your skin into thinking that it has lost collagen recently and needs to make more.

The good news is that peptides are mini proteins that are essential to thick, taught, smooth skin. The bad news is that a lot of products that tout peptides are worthless. Here’s why.

There are oodles of things that have to go right in order for peptides to help improve the appearance of your skin, but let’s focus on the top two. First, peptides have to be stabilized or they will break down in a topical cream, essentially becoming useless. Since peptides are expensive to manufacture, the cost of peptide-rich products is much higher than a basic cream. If the peptides break down, all your hard-earned cash is wasted on a cream that doesn’t work.

The second thing that can go wrong is that the peptides won’t penetrate your skin if the cream is too thick. If the peptides don’t get into your skin, you’ve once again wasted your money.

Coats Aloe’s formulas and manufacturing protocols ensure that the peptides are active and formulated for highest penetration. This allows the peptides to help your skin produce more collagen, which can create a more youthful thickening and tightening in as little as 28 days.

In order to be a cosmeceutical, the cosmetic usually contains bioactive ingredients that have an effect on living tissue. These include ingredients like vitamins, antioxidants, stem cells, peptides, DNA, and ceramides.

A moisturizer that only moisturizes is a cosmetic. If an anti-aging cocktail of DNA and peptides are added to the exact same moisturizer, it becomes a cosmeceutical. The DNA and peptides have a positive effect on the living facial tissue.

The bioactive ingredients allow cosmeceuticals to make claims about the product’s ability to encourage collagen growth, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, diminish age spots, and make the skin healthier.

Coats Laboratories is a contract manufacturer that specializes in cosmeceuticals. We can use your formula or use one of our stock formulations … we have hundreds to choose from. We often help customers develop a custom formulation as well as improve an existing one. Our R&D team of chemists understands what it takes to create anti-aging products, moisturizers and more to create beauty from the inside out.

We currently offer over 70 bottled and packaged cosmeceuticals ready to label and sell.  For more information, contact us. We can help you create or provide you with an effective cosmeceutical product that can separate you from the competition.