Solutions
From Concept to Formulation
Dakota's R&D team partners with brands and manufacturers to develop custom probiotic formulations -- from strain selection through stability-tested, production-ready products.
Co-Development
Custom Probiotic Formulation Services
Dakota offers end-to-end formulation co-development, working alongside your R&D team to engineer probiotic products tailored to your target market and regulatory pathway. Our encapsulation platform adapts to your product format -- whether cream, serum, gel, powder, or oral delivery -- and our scientists optimize strain selection, concentration, and formulation stability for your specific application requirements.
- Strain selection and custom blending
- Formulation optimization for target delivery format
- Accelerated stability testing and shelf-life validation
- Regulatory pathway guidance (cosmetic, OTC, Rx)
Broad Application
Platform Versatility Across Categories
Dakota's encapsulation technology enables live probiotic delivery across a wide range of application areas.
Face & Skin
Anti-aging serums, acne treatments, hydration creams, and barrier repair formulations with live probiotic actives.
Hair & Scalp
Scalp microbiome restoration, dandruff treatment, and hair growth support through targeted probiotic delivery.
Body Care
Full-body probiotic lotions, deodorants, and intimate care products leveraging skin microbiome science.
Vaginal Health
Targeted probiotic delivery for vaginal microbiome support, bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Oral Health
Oral probiotic formulations for gut microbiome restoration, digestive health, and systemic wellness applications.
Medical Device
Probiotic-enhanced wound care, post-procedure recovery, and medical device coatings with live biological actives.
Research Pipeline
Active Studies Advancing the Platform
Dakota's research program is actively expanding the evidence base across multiple therapeutic areas. Current studies -- independently conducted and on track for completion by October 2026 -- are investigating probiotic encapsulation efficacy for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, sun exposure recovery, bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis. Each study builds the independent clinical dataset that partners need for product claims and regulatory submissions.
Product Pathways
Flexible Regulatory Positioning
Cosmetic Products
Probiotic skincare positioned as cosmetic products with microbiome-support claims. Fastest path to market with fewest regulatory requirements.
OTC Therapeutics
Over-the-counter probiotic treatments for conditions like acne and eczema. Requires clinical substantiation that Dakota's study program provides.
Prescription Products
Rx-grade probiotic formulations for dermatological conditions. Leverages Dakota's clinical data and FDA-GRAS ingredient safety profile.
Medical Devices
Probiotic-enhanced wound care and post-procedure products classified as medical devices. Emerging category with significant market opportunity.
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Tell us about your product vision and target market. Our team will outline a co-development pathway tailored to your needs.
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