Safflower Seed Oil - Information and Tips for Using it in Handmade Soap and Cosmetics
27/12/22 00:03 Filed in: Ingredients
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…
Packaging for Men's Skincare with Black and Silver Labels
20/10/22 01:46 Filed in: Packaging
Orange and Purple Floral Bath and Body Product Labels
15/10/22 02:21 Filed in: Packaging
Burgundy Damask Soap and Bath Product Labels
14/10/22 22:05 Filed in: Packaging
VEVOR Heating Mixing Filling Machine
14/10/22 20:14 Filed in: Equipment
The Vevor heating mixing filling machine is a great machine to consider if you are ready to upsize your batches. Read More…
Make an Irish Moss Gel
11/10/22 00:20 Filed in: Ingredients
The term "seaweed" encompasses many different plants. Seaweed is known in the cosmetics industry for its ability to soften and smooth skin, and also because it contains an extraordinary concentration of minerals. Although there are many different kinds of seaweed available, the two most readily obtainable for the home cosmetics crafter are irish moss and kelp. Read More…
A PVC Soap Cutter
10/10/22 19:34 Filed in: Equipment
The PandaHall Elite PVC Soap Cutter is great if you are looking for a quick way to slice small loaves of soap. Read More…
Information about Cypress Oil
10/10/22 15:22 Filed in: Ingredients
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is one of those essential oils that doesn’t get much focus. It doesn’t have a very strong smell like lavender, and it is not particularly glamourous, like rose, jasmine, or sandalwood. However, it does have a long history of use by several different cultures including the Tibetians and the Chinese, and this is for a few good reasons. Read More…
Floral Soap Boxes
06/10/22 23:41 Filed in: Packaging
If you are looking for an easy way to package your handmade soap, look no further than this set of floral themed soap packaging boxes. Read More…
Sesame Seed Oil - A Brief History and Information For Using It In Handmade Soap and Cosmetics
06/10/22 00:07 Filed in: Ingredients
Sesame seed oil is a fixed oil that is obtained by pressing the seeds of Sesamum indicum. Sesame seed oil is sometimes called teel oil, gingle oil or benne oil. Sesame seeds have a rich history of use as a cosmetic ingredient and are thought to be one of the oldest seeds used for their oil. Read More…
Sunflower Bath and Body Care Packaging Labels
05/10/22 20:32 Filed in: Packaging
These cosmetic products are packaged with labels from our Sunflower bath and body care product label collection. Read More…
Simple Packaging for Beard Oil and Beard Balm
05/10/22 20:29 Filed in: Packaging
This photo above presents a simple idea for packaging men's beard oil and beard balm. Read More…Secrets For Faster Soap Making
05/10/22 18:25 Filed in: Tips
If you like soap making, but you are spending too much time on it, here are some tips to help you make soap faster. Read More…
Tips for Using Vanilla in Handmade Soap and Cosmetics
05/10/22 17:51 Filed in: Ingredients
Vanilla is an extremely important flavoring and fragrance material. Vanilla is used to flavor all types of foods, including candy, beverages and ice cream. And in cosmetics, the rich, creamy scent of vanilla is a favorite for many people. It has a smooth, luxurious scent that many people really like. Read More…
The Many Types of Coconut Oil - Information For Using It In Handmade Soap and Cosmetics
05/10/22 17:45 Filed in: Ingredients
Have you ever noticed that there are several types of coconut oil available? There is RBD (refined, bleached, and deodorized) coconut oil (which can be purchased at different melting temperatures), organic coconut oil, expeller pressed coconut oil, fractionated coconut oil, monoi de tahiti, and virgin coconut oil. It's enough to make you dizzy. What is the difference? In this article we'll take a look at coconut oil processing and try to sort out what is available to cosmetic creators. Read More…
Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Soaps and Cosmetics at Farmer's Markets
05/10/22 14:52 Filed in: Business
Farmer's markets are held all over the world. Farmer's markets vary greatly in size and scope. Some are year round. Some are only open during the spring and summer. Some are held indoors. Some are held outdoors. But they have one thing in common. Farmer's markets give farmers and growers of produce a low cost way to sell their goods to the public. Farmer's markets also give the buying public a change of pace. They get to meet the people who make the products that they are buying, and they get access to products that they wouldn't be able to obtain otherwise. Read More…
Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Soaps and Cosmetics at Craft Shows
05/10/22 14:50 Filed in: Business
Craft shows are an excellent way to let individuals know about your business. For many craftspeople, the crafts show is the primary way they earn income from their craft. Craft shows are held all over the country all year long. Craft shows can be held as an event in themselves, or as part of a larger event. Read More…
Five Things That Will Help You Sell More Bath and Body Care Products
05/10/22 14:45 Filed in: Business
The object of marketing is to sell more of your products. However, there are some things that you can do that will help your sales no matter how you market your products.
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Tips For Better Bath and Body Care Product Photos
A picture is worth a thousand words, especially if you are trying to sell your bath and body care products on the internet, or through a print catalog. Whether your business is internet based, or mail-order, or even if you give out brochures at craft fairs, or trade shows, people will remember the photos they have seen of your products. You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take decent photos, and you don’t have to have an expensive camera. The following tips will help you take good photos that you can use to sell your products.
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Tips for Building an Online Store
05/10/22 13:47 Filed in: Business
One of the most important decisions you can make when building an online business is which service to use for your online store. It seems like there is an infinite supply of choices for building an online store, and it can seem kind of confusing at times. How do you go about deciding where to build your online store?
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The Sweet Scent of Lavender Essential Oil
04/10/22 18:11 Filed in: Ingredients
Lavender essential oil is an ingredient that I consider indispensable to the home cosmetics/perfume crafter. The essential oil of the lavender plant has a fresh, clean scent which can be used alone as a fragrance, or can be successfully blended with other oils to create fragrances for both men and women. Lavender essential oil is naturally antibacterial and gentle to the skin making it an excellent additive to cosmetics for children and adults. Read More…