Resources

I’m sure all of you are smart enough to find this stuff on your own..but believe me, it takes longer than you think. You’ll still have to sift through all the information, but at least I’ve made things simpler by trying to have it all in one place.

You thought you’d just make some soap & lotion and sell it. And then you thought, “Hey, I love this, I should do it for a living. Oprah says to follow your passion.”

That’s where you stepped into the rabbit hole, just like Alice in Wonderland.  Suddenly, your fun little past-time or your big idea is subject to almost all the same rules and regulations as the big boys. Don’t worry, it seems overwhelming, but it’s easier to be aware of the rules upfront, than have to backtrack and revise your labels, products or whatever.

Labeling is one of the most, if not THE most frustrating aspect of the bath and body business. There are so many things you have to be aware of and are accountable for. The worst part is, there’s not a checklist or one definitive “how-to” way of doing things.
The best I can do is list all the resources that I know: Check out the FDA stuff, INCI Resources and Labeling buttons below.

Networking, both business and social will guide and support you more than you know. Clicking on the Networking button will get you started. If you’re already up and runing in all these areas – kudos to you. You’re ahead of the game.

If you have anything you would like to share, please let me know. Hey, if you want to keep it a secret because you spent hours Googling- more power-to-ya, but I’m here to share.