I made up a list of questions for potential testers to fill out. It helps me choose who to ask to test different products.
I asked about known allergies, medications and conditions. Skin types and any other problems such as eczema. I do not want to give them something with an oil known to aggrivate certain skin conditions.
I do not personally want to get in their business, but I do not want to waste time and product sending it to someone who can not use the product. I explain that I use some essential oils, so if they have ragweed allergies, I will not send chamomile, or that rosemary is not good for folks with high blood pressure and so on. Most say they had no idea!
I ask what scents they like and which make them hurl. What commercial products do they like, which have they had problems with. And I always tell them to do a skin test first.
When I ask for testers, there is a resounding YES. But when I ask them to fill out the questionaire, most balk and do not do it. I do tell them why I ask. In order for me to decide on base formulas, I would like to have input from different age groups and locations (environments).
Soooo......what do you ask your testers? :roll: It seems I ask too many personal questions and have lost several potential testers.
Digit
I asked about known allergies, medications and conditions. Skin types and any other problems such as eczema. I do not want to give them something with an oil known to aggrivate certain skin conditions.
I do not personally want to get in their business, but I do not want to waste time and product sending it to someone who can not use the product. I explain that I use some essential oils, so if they have ragweed allergies, I will not send chamomile, or that rosemary is not good for folks with high blood pressure and so on. Most say they had no idea!
I ask what scents they like and which make them hurl. What commercial products do they like, which have they had problems with. And I always tell them to do a skin test first.
When I ask for testers, there is a resounding YES. But when I ask them to fill out the questionaire, most balk and do not do it. I do tell them why I ask. In order for me to decide on base formulas, I would like to have input from different age groups and locations (environments).
Soooo......what do you ask your testers? :roll: It seems I ask too many personal questions and have lost several potential testers.
Digit