Colombian Cosmetic Industry Seeks to Consolidate its Leap to the Global Market
Amid the global boom in personal care, a Colombian skincare laboratory is preparing to take a decisive step: consolidating its presence beyond borders and competing in increasingly demanding international markets.
TL;DR
- Laboratorio IH, a Colombian skincare company, generated $10 million in sales in 2025.
- The company's strategy focuses on international expansion, innovation, and portfolio diversification.
- Laboratorio IH operates on a cosmetic maquila model, developing integral products for third parties.
- They currently produce for 63 national and international brands.
- The Colombian beauty market reached $351.7 million in sales in 2025, driven by self-care and wellness trends.
- Laboratorio IH is migrating from institutional products to dynamic categories like facial, hair, and body care.
- The company has a production plant in Bogotá with a capacity of 1,000 tons per month.
- Strategic goals for 2026 include international expansion (Peru, Mexico, El Salvador), portfolio diversification, and formulation innovation.
- Products are already in demand in Costa Rica, the United States, Europe, and Canada.