Behind the Code, When Chemists Become Founders
What happens when a cosmetic chemist gets tired of endless spreadsheets, scattered data, and outdated systems? Instead of settling, they build what the market has been missing. That’s the story behind KosmetikOn, a digital platform designed not in a boardroom, but by people who understand what really slows R&D teams down.
In this episode of The Digital Chemical Playbook, Florian Burnet, Digital Director at DKSH Performance Materials, sits down with Pere Adell Parramon, CTO of Labify® by Kosmetikon, shares how his father’s frustration in the lab became the spark that launched a fully integrated, AI-driven solution for cosmetics and fragrance R&D.
This isn’t just a founder’s journey. It’s a wake-up call for an industry that needs smarter, faster, and more intuitive tools to stay ahead.
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The Market Is Moving, Are You?
The pressure on formulation teams is only increasing. Trends are changing faster. Regulatory demands are more complex, and legacy systems are no longer fit for purpose. Many brands still rely on spreadsheets and siloed files that can't support modern workflows. As senior formulators retire, critical knowledge is walking out the door. New chemists entering the workforce expect clean, connected digital tools from day one. Most aren't finding them. Teams that stick to outdated processes risk falling behind. The brands making moves now are the ones that will set the pace tomorrow.
A Platform Built by Chemists, for Chemists
KosmetikOn was created to solve real lab problems, It helps R&D teams manage product data, streamline formulation, ensure compliance, and centralize decades of institutional knowledge. Everything is built around the way chemists actually work. From raw material input to full formulation history, teams gain visibility and control at every step.
Key features include:
- Centralized product data with built-in regulatory and compliance checks
- AI-powered document classification to reduce manual work
- Tools that help protect and transfer formulation knowledge
- Flexible workflows from brief to batch, including integration with existing ERPs
This is not just another SaaS tool. It is a digital foundation for cosmetic brands that want to innovate at speed and scale.
Smart AI, Backed by Real Experts
What makes KosmetikOn different is not just the technology. It is how the platform is implemented. A dedicated team of cosmetic chemists helps brands onboard seamlessly, handling complex data migration, ingredient matching, and compliance setup. Combined with AI-powered tools, this hybrid model allows companies to go digital faster, with less risk and more confidence. Instead of spending weeks uploading legacy data, teams can open the platform and get to work.
Future-Proofing Formulation
Speed to market is everything. Whether it is jumping on a microtrend, responding to a regulatory shift, or launching a sustainable line, brands need the infrastructure to act quickly. KosmetikOn enables just that. It gives teams the flexibility to work smarter, scale faster, and stay aligned with global standards and customer expectations. This is about more than efficiency. It is about giving your team the tools to lead.
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