When you think about what goes into your favorite lotion, shampoo, or cleanser, you might imagine a blend of oils, vitamins, or botanicals. But there’s one ingredient that often doesn’t get the spotlight it deserves: water. Yes, water is a cornerstone of personal care formulations, and its quality can make or break the final product.
As a company that partners with brands to manufacture personal care products, Birchwood Contract Manufacturing understands just how important a high-quality water system is. It’s not just about having clean water—it’s about ensuring that every single drop contributes to creating products that are safe, effective, and compliant with rigorous industry standards.
Water isn’t just a filler. It’s an active ingredient in countless formulations. But not just any water will do. Purified water plays a pivotal role for several reasons:
Imagine a manufacturer creating a lightweight, water-based facial moisturizer. The formulation relies on active ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides, which are sensitive to impurities. If non-purified water containing trace minerals or microorganisms is used, these active ingredients could degrade, rendering the product ineffective. Worse yet, microbial contamination could lead to spoilage or even skin irritation for the end user.
The cost of such a mistake? It could mean recalls, damaged brand reputation, or even regulatory penalties. This is why purified water isn’t just a “nice-to-have” in contract manufacturing—it’s essential.
At Birchwood Contract Manufacturing, we’ve built a water system designed with meticulous care. Our United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Purified Water system is fully validated and serves as the backbone of our cleaning, mixing, and sanitation processes.
Here’s what sets it apart:
This multi-step process guarantees that the water used in our manufacturing facility meets the strictest standards, so our clients can confidently deliver top-notch products to their customers.
Our facility is located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, where we tap into one of the region’s cleanest and most reliable water sources: the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer. This natural resource provides water that’s naturally filtered through layers of sandstone—an incredible starting point for our purification process.
Water quality is just one piece of the puzzle. At Birchwood, we offer end-to-end contract manufacturing services, from ingredient sourcing and mixing to filling and packaging. Whether it’s blending a silky lotion or filling bottles with a refreshing cleanser, we ensure every step is executed with precision.
As an FDA- and EPA-registered facility adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), quality is non-negotiable. We also provide extensive testing to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
When you partner with Birchwood Contract Manufacturing, you’re not just choosing a manufacturer—you’re choosing a team that cares about the integrity of your products from the inside out. And it all starts with something as seemingly simple—but critically important—as water. Contact us today to learn how Birchwood can support your product development.
