A realistic timeline from concept to shelf is 4–9 months: 4–8 weeks for formulation and stability initiation, 2–4 weeks for label design and compliance review, 4–12 weeks for production lead time, plus shipping. Founders who use AJ Cosmo Labs to source pre-vetted cosmetic chemists and contract manufacturers often compress the supplier-search phase from weeks to days.
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