Shea Butter
44 formulations
Butyrospermum parkii (Vitellaria paradoxa)
A rich, creamy plant butter pressed from shea kernels, used across body, face, lip and hair formulations for its emollient feel.
Contract cosmetic manufacturing
Your Vision.
Our Expertise.
Exceptional Beauty Products.
Your trusted contract manufacturing partner for premium skincare and cosmetic products. For approximately 15 years, SoCal Cosmetics has helped independent beauty brands transform their ideas into exceptional products.
- Experience
- ~15 years
- Catalog
- 79 concepts
- Sites
- US & Uganda
01Who we are
Manufacturing Beautiful Ideas Into Reality.
SoCal Cosmetics is a contract manufacturing partner for independent beauty brands. For approximately 15 years we have worked with brands across the United States to produce cosmetic and skincare products under their own names: everyday body care staples, signature hero products and complete collections.
Our catalog spans body butters, lotions, hand and foot care, facial skincare, lip care, scrubs, balms, oils, cleansers, hair care and specialty products. Most of it is built on two ingredients we know especially well: shea butter and mango butter.
With a principal office in Sheridan, Wyoming, and manufacturing in Vernon, California and Kampala, Uganda, we combine a US business presence with international manufacturing capabilities.
02The catalog
10 categories. 79 formulation concepts.
Browse indicative product concepts by category, then add the ones you'd like to discuss to your inquiry.
01Body Butters
11Rich and whipped butters built on shea, mango and cocoa.
02Body Lotions
8Everyday emulsions with a lighter, fast-absorbing feel.
03Hand & Foot Care
7Concentrated creams and balms for hard-working skin.
04Facial Skincare
11Moisturizers, night creams, balms and cleansing formats.
05Lip Care
7Balms, butters and conditioning treatments for lips.
06Body Scrubs & Exfoliants
7Sugar, salt and coffee polishes in a butter base.
07Body Oils & Balms
7Anhydrous balms and dry or rich body oils.
08Cleansers & Wash
6Creamy body washes, shower creams and hand washes.
09Hair & Scalp Care
7Hair butters, masks, creams and scalp balms.
10Specialty Products
8Multipurpose balms, overnight masks and more.
03Ingredient specialization
Powered by Nature. Developed for Beauty.
91% of our catalog features shea butter, mango butter, or both, used as emollients that shape how a product feels, spreads and finishes on skin.
Mango Butter
33 formulations
Mangifera indica seed butter
A smooth, lighter-feeling butter from mango kernels that gives formulations a silky, less waxy texture and a soft finish.
Cocoa Butter
Firmness and a warm, familiar aroma.
Coconut Oil
Glide, slip and a tropical character.
Jojoba Oil
A desert botanical with a light, silky feel.
Aloe Vera
Freshness for lighter textures.
Botanical Oils & Extracts
The details that make a product yours.
Ingredient descriptions refer to cosmetic formulation properties and are not medical or therapeutic claims.
04Why SoCal Cosmetics
A partner that grows with you.
- 01
Approximately 15 years of experience
We have spent around fifteen years manufacturing for independent cosmetic brands in the United States, and we understand how they launch and grow.
- 02
Built for independent brands
We work business-to-business with emerging and established indie beauty brands, from first-time founders to brands expanding a proven line.
- 03
Broad product capabilities
79 formulation concepts across 10 categories, from body butters and lotions to lip, facial, hair and specialty products.
- 04
Natural ingredient focus
A catalog built around shea butter and mango butter, complemented by cocoa butter, coconut, jojoba, aloe and botanical oils.
- 05
US and international manufacturing
A principal office in Wyoming and manufacturing in Vernon, California and Kampala, Uganda.
- 06
B2B relationships
Every project starts with a conversation about your brand, your customer and your goals, then moves to formulation, packaging and production planning.
05Manufacturing locations
One partner, 3 locations.
A principal office in Wyoming, with manufacturing in Southern California and East Africa.
01Principal Office
Sheridan, Wyoming
Corporate Headquarters
Our principal office in Sheridan, Wyoming, is the corporate home of SoCal Cosmetics and the first point of contact for new manufacturing partnerships.
1309 Coffeen Avenue, Ste 2379Sheridan, Wyoming 82801, United States
02Manufacturing Facility
Vernon, California
Vernon Manufacturing
A smaller manufacturing facility in Vernon, the industrial city just south of downtown Los Angeles, within reach of the Southern California beauty community.
2300 E Vernon AveVernon, California 90058, United States
03Manufacturing Facility
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala Manufacturing
Our manufacturing facility in Kampala extends our capacity internationally, in a country where East African shea trees grow naturally.
Plot 608, Block 113, Industrial ParkKampala, Central Region, Uganda
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Ready to Create Your Next Bestselling Product?
Tell us about your brand, your vision, and the products you want to manufacture. Our team will get back to you to discuss your project.
- i. Choose products from our catalog, or describe your own.
- ii. Share your volumes, packaging and timeline.
- iii. We’ll follow up to discuss formulation and next steps.