Product Development Service

From concept to pilot batch—formulation support for indie brands ready to launch.

Whether you're dreaming up a silky gel cleanser, a whipped body butter, or a botanical hair conditioner, this service guides you from initial idea to a lab-tested, production-ready formula.

Overview

Custom formulations for: Gel cleansers • Botanical exfoliators • Serums • Lotions & creams • Salves & balms • Body oils & butters • Toners & mists • Shampoos & conditioners • Bath soaks & oils

Each formula is crafted with:

  • Botanical actives that align with your brand ethos

  • pH balance and preservative strategy for safety and shelf-life

  • Compliance support for labeling and documentation

Process & Timeline

Timelines may vary depending on product complexity and ingredient availability.

    • Intake questionnaire & consultation call

    • Moodboard + target performance outline

    • Generate a base formula and cost

    • Ingredient sourcing and refinement

    • 1–3 bench samples (30 g jars) with % breakdowns

    • Up to 2 rounds of tweaks based on your feedback, additional batches for an upcharge of $200

    • Each bench sample (30 g jars) with % breakdowns

    • Manufacturing SOP editable Google Doc

    • INCI-ready label copy

    • Product Specification Sheet (with optional branding) editable Google Doc

What You Get

Each of our three tiers of service includes a foundational set of deliverables to support safe, effective, and scalable formulation—with optional add-ons available to tailor your experience even further.

  • A detailed recipe with exact % breakdowns—ready for lab batching or manufacturer handoff.

  • Step-by-step instructions for producing your formula consistently and safely.

  • Ingredient listing formatted for regulatory compliance and consumer clarity.

  • A technical overview of your product’s key attributes—texture, pH, appearance, and more. Optionally branded for internal or external use.

Pricing Tiers

Ready to Book?

Product Consultation Call
$150.00

Let’s craft your next bestseller—together.

This 45-minute phone consultation is your starting point for product development, formula refinement, or documentation support. Whether you're launching a new botanical skincare product, troubleshooting an existing recipe, or in need of documentation assistance this call helps clarify your goals, align your budget, and map out your next steps.

Have questions?

Contact me today!

eve@elementalplanet.org