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@Perry and @Bobzchemist, thanks for the feedback! Great advice.
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Thank you, @Bobzchemist. Is there a way to vet between different independent chemists, cost aside?
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Hi @johnb, thanks for that feedback. When I’m ready to find a chemist to help me navigate the process of finalizing a formula, I’ll be sure to bring this up with them (Hopefully they would see it anyway).
Hi @mikethair, that’s a great point. For myself, I have been using straight peppermint oil. The scent does get lost after awhile. I’m familiar with the concept of top/middle/bottom notes but not in practice. I wouldn’t have known that to be the reason for the fading fragrance, so thank you for pointing that out.
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@Microformulation, I appreciate your feedback and taking the time to share your expertise. No offense taken at all. I have been trying to learn the very basics of formulating so that I’m not completely clueless when it comes to understanding what goes into hair products. I realize that to have a successful range of products that I will need to have them formulated by chemists in contract manufacturing.
I wanted to learn enough to be able to create the baseline for my airdry styling cream because airdrying is so specific to hair texture and weather conditions, and I was looking for a certain feel from the product. I was afraid that the cost of multiple formulations to get the product to where I wanted would be prohibitive, and if I was able to get it pretty close on my own, it would also be a great part of my brand’s story.
I have a formula that works very well but now it is time to hand it over to a chemist who can fine-tune it. The co-wash formula I mentioned above is not my own but I love it and want to pair it (or a version of it) with my styling cream. Regardless, both formulas will be sent to someone (who hopefully doesn’t use a Flobee for their haircuts) who can get me on the right path from here.
In the meantime, I’ll play with the adjustments you mentioned. I don’t want to take advantage of people’s time on this board but I’m serious about trying to learn what I can so I actually have half a clue about the products I’m hoping to sell.
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Thank you for the feedback @Perry, @Belassi and @DRBOB@VERDIENT.BIZ - will try those ideas. @Microformulation, do you think 2% is ok as I am using for scent, or should I keep at 1%<? Appreciate your thoughts.