Expect 3–6 weeks with a freelance cosmetic chemist for a first bench sample, and 8–16 weeks total to reach a production-ready formula that has passed accelerated stability testing at 40°C/75% RH. White-label base modifications can be as fast as 1–3 weeks. Post your brief on AJ Cosmo Labs to get realistic timelines from multiple chemists at once.
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