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Resources:
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| Fatty
Acid Composition and Properties of Oils Chart |
We
have compiled a comprehensive chart of oils, complete with SAP
values, fatty acid composition, and iodine values. This tool
can be use for side by side comparison when determining which
oils to include in a soap formula.
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Soapmaking
Lye Calculator |
Fantastic
lye calculator. In addition to calculating lye, it gives a breakdown
of the different fatty acids, and the resulting qualities they
give to the soap (hard, conditioning, fluffy lather, etc.). |
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Measurement
Conversions |
For
the conversion challenged, here is a tool that will convert just
about every common unit of measurement, and then some.
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Natural Colorants |
Alphabetical
listing of natural soap colorants |
| Labels
for Soap & Toiletries |
Blank
Labels
Online Labels
- Having done business with this company, we are able to make
a positive recommendation.
Planet Label
Ripped Sheets
World
Label
Custom Printed Labels
Lightning
Labels
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| FDA
Cosmetic Handbook |
This
handbook outlines the FDA's guidelines for cosmetics. If you
are selling, or thinking about selling cosmetics (lotions, creams,
bath preparations, lip balms, etc), then it would be prudent
to become familiar with the information in this publication.
Special attention should be given to the Regulatory Requirements
for Marketing section.
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Phthalate Safety Information |
Phthalate
Information Center
Personal
Care Products Council
International
Fragrance Association
(Link opens a pdf file) |
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Herb Magazines |
The Herb
Companion
Herbs For
Health
Essential
Herbal |
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Green Resources |
Green
Bag website - information about reusable shopping bags
Eco Bags - More reusable
shopping bags
Kootsacs
- Reusable food and produce bags
Free opt-out service for those pesky catalogs that show up in
your mail box.
Please
feel free to contact us with information on your favorite green
resources, and we'll check them out!
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Product Liability Insurance |
American Express Property Casualty
Underwrites In-Home business insurance through RLI Corp.
Contact Jessica at 888-269-9179 ext. 5623 for more information.
This insurance is offered to businesses that have a sales volume
under $5000 a year, and only in certain states. You will first
need to determine if you are in one of the qualifying states.
They will not underwrite insurance for candles. This a personal
property and general liability policy, and the last time we
checked the policy cost approximately $210 a year.
Indie
Beauty Network
Requires $100 to $125 membership in the organization to qualify
for insurance, in addition to $395 for the insurance coverage.
Handcrafted
Soap Makers Guild
Requires $80 to $570 membership in the organization to qualify
for insurance, in addition to $400 for the insurance coverage.
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Testing Labs |
Testing labs recommended
by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists |
