Balm & Stick

We offer texture analysis services for balm and lipstick products to support quality control, formulation development, and stability assessment. Texture plays a critical role in consumer perception and product performance, with hardness, firmness, and consistency influencing application, wear, and shelf-life. Our testing helps identify formulation effects, such as variations in wax content, and monitors texture changes due to temperature exposure during storage or transport.

We use modern texture analyzers to assess key properties such as hardness in balm and lipstick products. By applying a controlled force to penetrate the product to a defined depth, our method provides consistent and detailed measurements. In addition to evaluating structural strength, this approach can identify formulation issues like air entrapment or graininess, which may result from incomplete mixing or cooling processes.

These findings support formulation development, improve process control, and help ensure uniform quality across production batches.

Turnaround time: 1 – 10 days

Submit your sample for testing

For returning customers, download the Sample Submission Form and send it back to us.

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This form is for business-related inquiries only. All other inquiries, including personnel-related requests, please contact IEH customer service at (206)522-5432. For sample analysis, please complete and send the Sample Submission Form to rheology@iehinc.com By filling out this information, you are adhering to our privacy policy.