A realistic timeline from brief to finished goods is 4–6 months minimum. Allow 4–8 weeks for initial formula development, 4–12 weeks for accelerated stability testing, and 2–4 weeks for a dermatologist safety review or HRIPT patch test. Regulatory review of your label claims — especially if you are considering colloidal oatmeal as an OTC active — adds additional time. Starting your supplier search on AJ Cosmo Labs early compresses the sourcing phase significantly.
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