Quality Control
Made With Intention.
Documented With Care.
Every bottle is produced against a written batch record — the same documentation standard used by professional cosmetic manufacturers. Here's exactly what that looks like.
Why We Document Every Batch
Most small-batch hair oils are made without any formal record-keeping. Ingredients are eyeballed, batches aren't tracked, and there's no way to trace a problem back to its source if one arises.
We do it differently. Before the first drop goes into a bottle, we complete a 12-section production record covering everything from scale calibration and ingredient lot numbers to scent evaluation, fill consistency, and final sign-off. That record stays on file for every batch we produce.
It's not required of us at this scale. We do it because it's the right way to make something that goes on your body.
Standard 1L Batch — ~16 Bottles
Three ingredients. No fillers, no fragrance, no carrier oil filler stretching the formula. The ratios are fixed — any deviation from the standard formula is documented and must be approved before the batch ships.
| Ingredient (INCI Name) | Volume | % of Batch | Target Weight | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil | 945 ml | 94.5% | 945.0 g | Jedwards |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil | 30 ml | 3.0% | 27.6 g | Jedwards |
| Cedrus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Wood Oil | 25 ml | 2.5% | 23.3 g | Jedwards |
| Total | 1000 ml | 100% | ~995.9 g | — |
What Happens on Every Production Day
The batch record walks through 12 sections from pre-production checks through to final sign-off. Here's the arc of a standard production run.
Read the Full Batch Record
The document below is the actual production record we complete for every batch of Woodsman. It includes the full 12-section form: formula reference, weighing log, equipment checklist, sensory evaluation, bottling log, and sign-off.
We're a small operation. One founder, one formula, one supplier. The batch record exists because every bottle should be traceable — if there's ever a quality issue, we can identify exactly which batch it came from, which ingredients were used, and what the production conditions were. That's what accountability looks like at our scale.