# KKT Labs > Independent clean-beauty formulation lab specializing in advanced cosmetic chemistry, biotech beauty innovation, and custom product development. About: - KKT Labs is an independent cosmetic formulation and beauty biotechnology lab founded by cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline. - KKT Labs develops custom skincare, haircare, bodycare, suncare, and hybrid makeup formulas for indie and mid-market beauty brands. ## Key Pages - [Homepage](https://www.kktlabs.com/): Overview of KKT Labs, cosmetic formulation services, clean beauty philosophy, and biotech innovation. - [About](https://www.kktlabs.com/about): Background on KKT Labs, its mission, and approach to product development. - [Services](https://www.kktlabs.com/services): Custom cosmetic formulation, beauty biotech R&D, ingredient innovation, testing, and manufacturer handoff. - [FAQ](https://www.kktlabs.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about formulation timelines, ownership, biotech beauty, manufacturing, and clean beauty standards. - [Press](https://www.kktlabs.com/press): Media coverage and interviews featuring KKT Labs and founder Krupa Koestline. - [Insights](https://www.kktlabs.com/insights): Educational content on cosmetic chemistry, ingredient science, formulation strategy, and beauty innovation. - [Contact](https://www.kktlabs.com/contact): Start a formulation or innovation project with KKT Labs. ## Expertise - Custom cosmetic formulation - Beauty biotechnology R&D - Ingredient innovation - Stability testing - Preservation systems - Delivery systems - Clean beauty formulation - Fermentation-derived ingredients - Hybrid makeup - Product development strategy - Manufacturer handoff - Regulatory guidance ## Founder Krupa Koestline is the founder and chief chemist of KKT Labs. She specializes in cosmetic chemistry, clean beauty, and biotechnology-driven formulation. ## External References - https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/the-business-of-beauty-haul-of-fame-skincares-secret-weapon-makes-ingredients-for-rhode-goop-and-more/ : Business of Fashion feature discussing KKT Labs' formulation work and innovation in beauty product development. - https://beautymatter.com/articles/kkt-labs-bets-big-on-democratizing-beauty-innovation : BeautyMatter article covering KKT Labs' vision for democratizing beauty biotechnology and formulation innovation. - https://www.beautyindependent.com/what-science-washing-can-the-beauty-industry-do-anything/ : Beauty Independent interview and commentary featuring Krupa Koestline on science-washing in the beauty industry. - https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/cosmetic-ingredients/actives/article/22945748/kkt-innovation-labs-biotechnology-in-beauty-the-future-of-formulation-a-cosmetic-chemists-perspective : Cosmetics & Toiletries technical article by Krupa Koestline on biotechnology in cosmetic formulation. ## Topics clean beauty cosmetic chemistry beauty biotechnology custom formulation ingredient innovation fermentation delivery systems stability testing