Bradford Labs

Bradford Labs For more than 140 years, Bradford has helped companies build great brands by creating innovative personal care products that contain little or no water.

End-to-end, vertically integrated contract manufacturing of aerosol, liquid, solid, and hot pour personal care products focused on masstige and prestige beauty markets. We are the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty bar soap, cleansing poufs, and anhydrous products, including moisturizers, cleansers, shave sticks, and much more. We create original formulations through our vertical integratio

n and kettle soap process, which allows us to customize our products to each brand and customer. Our broad customer base and extensive market research give us the ability to identify and predict trends in real-time. We use this knowledge to innovate and deliver products and formulations that are on brand and on trend. Headquartered in Rhode Island, Bradford also has facilities in Indiana and California as well as a strategic partnership with a facility in Mexicali, Mexico.

A big thank you to Personal Care Magazine for featuring Bradford Labs in its September edition!The article, “Solidifying...
09/02/2026

A big thank you to Personal Care Magazine for featuring Bradford Labs in its September edition!

The article, “Solidifying Market Prominence: How Shampoo and Conditioner Bars Are Redefining Personal Care As We Know It,” explores how solid haircare is evolving from a niche format into a high-performance opportunity for today’s beauty brands.

From concentrated, water-conscious formulations and reduced packaging to scalp health, textured hair needs, travel convenience, and multifunctional benefits, modern shampoo and conditioner bars are proving they can deliver far more than sustainability alone.

Thank you again to Personal Care Magazine for the opportunity to share our perspective on what’s next for solid haircare.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q04wgbV10

We were proud to have Nikisha Horn represent Bradford Labs at the American Chemical Society Fall 2026 Conference!  The s...
08/28/2026

We were proud to have Nikisha Horn represent Bradford Labs at the American Chemical Society Fall 2026 Conference!

The showcase provided an opportunity to share expertise, demonstrate thought leadership, exchange ideas, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of personal care.

Thank you, Nikisha, for representing Bradford Labs and sharing your expertise with the industry!

After more than five decades in the personal care industry, we’re celebrating the retirement of Gene Frank and an incred...
08/27/2026

After more than five decades in the personal care industry, we’re celebrating the retirement of Gene Frank and an incredible 54-year career defined by expertise, mentorship, and lasting relationships.

Since joining Bradford Labs, previously Solo Laboratories in 2014, Gene has helped customers turn ideas into successful products while guiding and mentoring the next generation of cosmetic chemists.

His parting advice to the Bradford Labs team is a fitting reflection of the way he built his career: work hard as a team, stay focused on the customer, and never rest on your laurels. Thank you, Gene, for everything you’ve contributed over the years! We wish you all the best in retirement!


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Think you know bar soap? There’s more behind the bar than meets the eye.From triple-milled and cold process to hot pour ...
08/25/2026

Think you know bar soap? There’s more behind the bar than meets the eye.

From triple-milled and cold process to hot pour and glycerin soap, understanding these common industry terms can help clarify how different bar soaps are made, and what sets each process apart.

In our latest blog, “Big Hair Don’t Care: 4 Common Bar Soap Terms Explained,” we break down the manufacturing methods and terminology behind one of personal care’s most familiar formats.

Read the full blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q04v4lsZ0

What is No-Wash Haircare?No-wash haircare is all about refreshing, cleansing, styling, and revitalizing hair without ste...
08/19/2026

What is No-Wash Haircare?

No-wash haircare is all about refreshing, cleansing, styling, and revitalizing hair without stepping into the shower. These convenient formats help consumers extend time between shampoo days, while keeping hair looking and feeling fresh.

At Bradford Labs, we’re developing market-ready formulations designed for today’s on-the-go haircare routines! Swipe to see our no-wash haircare formulations!

08/06/2026

This National Wellness Month, we’re exploring how personal care is becoming an essential part of everyday wellness rituals. Consumers are seeking transparent ingredients, personalized solutions and sensory experiences, along with multifunctional formats that fit seamlessly into real life.

At Bradford Labs, we help brands transform evolving wellness needs into innovative, market-ready personal care products.

Consumers are redefining what healthy hair looks like. The conversation is shifting from repairing damage after it happe...
07/30/2026

Consumers are redefining what healthy hair looks like. The conversation is shifting from repairing damage after it happens to preventing it in the first place through what's becoming known as Hairspan.

Read our latest blog to learn how Hairspan is shaping the future of haircare and what it means for product innovation.

🔗https://hubs.ly/Q04r2BKV0

07/28/2026

Every successful launch begins long before it reaches the shelf.

We partner with brands to develop, formulate, and manufacture innovative personal care products across aerosols, liquids, solids, and hot pour, helping bring the next generation of beauty to market.

Employee Appreciation with Rhode Island's famous Del's Lemonade!
07/22/2026

Employee Appreciation with Rhode Island's famous Del's Lemonade!

07/20/2026

From scalp care to sun care, Cosmoprof Las Vegas 2026 made one thing clear: consumers are looking for more from their personal care products.

Check out our latest blog to explore the biggest trends and growing consumer demands from the show!

https://www.bradfordlabs.com/cosmoprof-lasvegas-2026/

Address

200 Providence Street
West Warwick, RI
02893

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(401) 821-2141

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