Are you asking yourself "where can I find soap making supplies near me?" If so, you're not alone. The rising cost of everything, including shipping, and problems with the supply chain has caused many soap makers and cosmetic crafters to look for ways to save money, including looking for suppliers near home. It is true that for some items you might spend more money on some products when you buy them locally. But this is not always the case. In some instances you will actually save money. And, buying what you need locally allows you to support your local economy. If you don't already shop for your soap making or cosmetic supplies near home, below are some tips for finding what you need near where you live.
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Tags: soap making, soap packaging, farmer's market, bottles, carrier oils

These photos feature labels from our lemon labels collection. These labels can be customized with your text, and you can order as little as one sheet. This collection includes Read More…

One of the easiest ways to promote your handmade soap and cosmetics is through specialty gift baskets that you design and sell yourself. Many different types of businesses use gift baskets to thank customers and reward employees. By creating specialty gift baskets you can help your customers accomplish their goals and they can help you accomplish your business goals - more sales! Here are four gift basket ideas to get you started:
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Plastic containers have several advantages over other types of containers. They are lightweight, they are resistant to most chemicals, most types are shatterproof, and they are inexpensive. However, plastic does have its shortcomings. Plastics can be damaged or warped by some types of chemicals. Some plastics change when exposed to light or heat. And, although they may look similar, all plastics are not the same. When choosing plastic containers to hold your cosmetics, it is important to understand the features of the plastic so you can match it to the product it will be holding.
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What is the best way to package your soap? For some soap makers, the choice is easy - don't package the soap at all! But for others, packaging is an important part of soapmaking, especially if you plan to give away or sell your soap. But soap packaging shouldn't take more time than making the soap itself. If you need ideas for attractively packaging your soaps, but don't want to spend a lot of time packaging them, here are some choices for you. Read More…

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The oil extracted from the safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius) is used widely in the food and cosmetic industries. There are two types of safflower oil which are commercially available - high oleic safflower oil and high linoleic safflower oil. High oleic safflower oil contains about 70% oleic acid. High linoleic safflower oil contains over 70% linoleic acid. Read More…

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