A realistic timeline is 5–7 months: 1–4 weeks for formulation drafting, 4–8 weeks for lab samples, 12+ weeks for accelerated stability and preservative efficacy testing, then manufacturer scale-up. Formulators you reach through AJ Cosmo Labs have visibility into your timeline milestones inside the app, which helps keep projects on schedule.
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