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Mock deodorant formula:

30- propanediol
25- water 
20- sodium stearate
10- ceteareth 25
5- aloe
4-cyclomethicone
3- zinc ricinoleate
2- saccharomyces ferment
1- phenoxyethanol

consistency is somewhere between a stick and a gel. Not bad overall, it does sweat. Mark, you mentioned earlier that Propanediol can’t hold enough water. Why is that?

is this a contrived formula? Aloe is added for marketing. Saccharomyces ferment for use and marketing. Thoughts? 

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Hi all. I am new to the forum and looking for some advice. I have a small skincare company that has had moderate online success and had great PR exposure with local and regional news and media outlets. My brand and marketing story are solid. I am new to this making my own products. I enjoy the process but wonder if its hurting my long term goals.  

Who should I speak with to formulate my recipes and potentially manufacture all my products? And will the costs be so exorbitant that my products will be unaffordable?