Let’s face it; making beauty products is like a giant science experiment in your kitchen. (Well, unless you are already a pro and you have moved onto bigger and better things!)
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Common Scents: Rose Absolute
Welcome to our series, Common Scents! Common Scents is a series of articles exploring the history of commonly used essential oils and how they became so popular in modern day soap and cosmetic crafting.
Color Me Clean: Colorants in Soap and Cosmetics
Using an improper colorant will likely result in a disappointing or unexpected final product; in this article, we will talk about a few of the colorants available today, and what they are best used in.
Common Scents: Sweet Orange
In this edition of Common Scents, we will take a look at the uplifting history of sweet orange, often referred to simply as orange or orange oil.
Building Your Empire: The Basics of Starting a Handcrafted Business
We probably don’t have to tell you this, but Handcrafters are a very unique group of people!
How To Represent Your Brand: Naming Your Products
There are so many moving parts when it comes to launching a business, it’s difficult to know where to start!
Common Scents: Peppermint
Peppermint is a perennial aromatic herb, and grows in the summertime, although it can be cultivated indoors through the winter.
Business Etiquette: The Holiday Edition
Saying that the “holiday season is upon us” might be music to consumer’s ears (think sales, discounts and BOGO galore), but to small businesses and large businesses alike, it can be a bit ominous.
A Beginner’s Guide to Vegan Products
The world is an ever-changing place, with ever-changing needs and constantly evolving beliefs.
Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Packaging (Part 2)-Tips for Packaging Your Cosmetics
Just like with soap, there are many different options when it comes to packaging your cosmetics.