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Nature-Powered Skincare, Scientifically Perfected.

Organic formulation, ethical sourcing, and turnkey private-label manufacturing from Vancouver’s botanical lab.

Our Core Services

Custom Organic Formulation

Bespoke recipes crafted under COSMOS & Ecocert standards—each blend tuned to sensorial perfection and your brand ethos.

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Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing

A vetted global network of fair-trade farmers and Canadian wild-harvest cooperatives ensures every drop is responsibly obtained.

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Product Safety & Certification

Full-panel stability, microbial, and dermatological testing with Health Canada compliance filings handled end-to-end.

Compliance workflow

Private-Label Manufacturing

From artisan batches to 20 K-unit runs, our GMP facility offers compostable or PCR packaging and full traceability.

Manufacturing capacity

Our Proven Six-Step Process

  1. 1

    Discovery & Brief

    A 45-minute strategic deep-dive into your market, claims, and desired sensorial journey sets the foundation.

  2. 2

    Formula Blueprint

    Our chemists draft INCI lists, active percentages, and transparent cost projections within seven business days.

  3. 3

    Lab Prototyping

    Receive up to three iterative samples worldwide with video-call feedback loops to perfect texture and aroma.

  4. 4

    Compliance & Testing

    Stability, challenge, and HRIPT testing executed under ISO 11930 with Health Canada NNHPD filing support.

  5. 5

    Scale & Manufacture

    GMP batch production with QR-encoded traceability and compostable or PCR packaging options.

  6. 6

    Launch Support

    Regulatory dossiers, marketing copy, and real-time improvement dashboards for continuous success.

Sustainability in Numbers

97%

Organic raw material by weight

Bullfrog Power

Carbon-neutral facility

12 000 L

Water recycled annually

68%

SKUs in compostable packaging

From rainforest-safe harvesting to renewable-energy labs, every Northern Essence Botanicals formula is engineered to leave a lighter footprint while maintaining uncompromising performance.

COSMOS Organic Leaping Bunny GMP ISO 22716 EcoVadis Silver

Selected Case Studies

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Arctic Glow Serum

Vitamin-rich cloudberry extract serum now stocked in over 240 wellness boutiques across Canada.

Turnaround: 6 mo | 42 % YoY sales growth

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Coastal Clay Detox Mask

Oceanic mineral mask for a West-Coast spa chain featuring zero-plastic jars.

Turnaround: 4 mo | Plastic saved: 18 kg per 1 000 units

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Maple Leaf Lip Balm

Natural beeswax balms with authentic maple flavour developed for Canada-wide tourist retailers.

Turnaround: 3 mo | Repeat order rate 76 %

What Partners Say

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“Northern Essence translated our wildflower concept into a market-ready line that’s now our top revenue stream.”

Emma Reid, WildBloom Co.

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“Their lab team demystified compliance and secured our certifications weeks ahead of schedule.”

Dr. Luis Alvarez, VerdeDerm

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“From ingredient transparency to compostable packaging, their sustainability standards echo our brand values.”

Sofia Laurent, Éclat Naturel

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“Batch consistency is flawless—critical for our dermatologist-led brand.”

Henry Thompson, Pacific Dermaceuticals

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“We launched on time despite a tight holiday window—Northern Essence’s agility was a lifesaver.”

Claire Ng, Glacier Glow

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“Their data dashboard helped us iterate faster post-launch—true partners in innovation.”

Olivier Roy, Nordique Skincare

Meet Our Experts

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Ava Sinclair

Lead Cosmetic Chemist

PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12 yrs green chemistry research.

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Noah Chen

Sustainability Director

Former UN Environment analyst championing zero-waste operations.

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Maya Patel

Regulatory Affairs Manager

300+ compliant SKUs across NA & EU markets.

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Lucas Bradford

Production Supervisor

GMP auditor overseeing 20 K-unit automated lines.

Let’s Start Your Project

Whether you’re formulating a brand-new line or need regulatory guidance, our Vancouver lab is ready to help.

  • Address: 482 Maple Grove Dr, Suite 5B, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N8
  • Phone: +1 604-555-0912
  • Email: info@
  • Business Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM PT