[PADDY]

Thanks for all your information. I am planning to learn the basics and not sell any product yet. Only for my family and close friends with the emphasis on patch testing before use.

 I believe your philosophy Perry of minimilistic manufacturig and then add the story if needed. I see alot of products with over the top extracts, minute percentages of story ingredients and all add to the cost and the stability issues.
I take your point on natural cosmetic workshops and I like you, are skeptical however I need to see for myself and we are going to make shampoo bars. It probably is any easy formualtion but I hope to make contacts and discover what is needed to manufacture initially and where to get ingredients locally.
If I find a niche market I hope to work with our enterprise company for start ups. I agree totally with a purpose built or retrofit unit. I believe in all the necessary testing for product development but I also believe in not re-inventing the wheel. I know that there are manufacturing facilities with base products that are tried and tested and all you need to add your twist to it, however I might be nieve in this statement and I know it will cost.
Thanks again and I  hope it works for me as I think I will love the challenge and you never know I might have the luck of the Irish.
Slainte….Paddy

[PADDY]

Thanks boys, will try UL Prospector tonite. ☘☘☘☘☘

[PADDY]

Thanks so much. I have a good fix on equipment but getting formulations and raw materials maybe problematic. I have tried to sign up or register with Croda and might use their formulations and maybe get chemical raw materials from them. Any suggestions or any home manufacturers in Ireland or UK that has gone through this start up process? Also thinking of doing PIFS for potential clients in the future. I am passionate about this industry and I would love to make a hobby of it first and a new career in the future. I am so happy there are  people like yourselves that gave your time and knowledge  free. Respect!!!!!
Paddy☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘☘