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Do you really need a chemist?

So, if starting a product line is what you really want to do then working with a chemist or a company is the best way to go. Then you’ll have to decide whether you want to work with a chemist or with a company that can make the product for you. Let me explain the difference.

Formulating Chemist – A formulating chemist Cosmetic consultant or is an independent scientist who will come up with the formula for you. You discuss with them your idea, your budget, and everything else about the project and they create a formula to your specifications. The best part is at the end of the process you typically will own the formula.

Contract Manufacturer (CM) – There are companies that will work with you to develop the formula and make the product. Depending on the project, the lab work might even be free if you agree to make your production runs with the company. TJ Formulations helps with this CM service too.

Private Labeler (PL) – Another type of company you can work with is a private labeller. The difference between a PL and a CM is that the private labeller will only allow minor customizations of the product. They offer you existing formulas which you can put into containers that have customized labels. The product will look like your own but the actual stuff in the bottle might not be unique to you.

The Teejay Studios provides all the three services mentioned above.

Pros & Cons

• Chemist – custom formula, you own the formula – cons – more expensive, you have to do more work, takes more time

• CM – less expensive, some customization, less work, faster – cons – you don’t own formula, less customizing, the long term more expensive

• PM – Fastest option, lowest cost – least amount of customization, not a unique formula, fewer options