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I was approached by newly online retailer regarding opportunity to work together. This retailer asked if i drop ship direct to customer. I didn't know what the drop shipment is until today. Anybody willing to share experience on drop shipment? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I recently bought and tried 2.5 oz bath bomb from Wholefood. It packed with lots of oils and EOs. It was nice but my tub is so slippery and the smell linger on my skins for a the whole night. I used 1-1/2 tablespoon of oils and 1 teaspoon of EOs per pound of dry ingredients. My bath bombs did...

I washed all my equipment with dishwasher. However my dishwasher broke a couple weeks ago. I researched the net that you can get rid grease with baking soda and washing soda (i don't know what is washing soda. Is washing soda same as baking soda?). I haven't try cleaning with baking soda yet to...

I found article from woman health magazine regarding bar soap vs body wash. In the article it said: "Some soaps scented with essential oils—like Lush Cosmetics' jasmine-y Lust soap ($8 for 0.25 lb, lushusa.com)—have so much staying power, you can skip perfume. ("Fragrances are like oils, so...

I have anise that I haven't use. Do you blend it with other EOs?

I usually leave my soaps for 2 days. Even after 2 days the bottom are still soft. Then again, it varies from 1 recipe to the other.

Essential depot has silicon mold. I believe the mold is on sale for $29. You will get 10% off if you buy 3. 3 molds will fit inside large USPS box so that you don't have to buy or make extra wooden box.

Mountain herb rose has a lot of selection. It's pricy but it's a reputable green company.

They are inexpensive probably because they are not certified organic. I didn't see any organic logo on their label. I could not make a claim that my soaps contain certified organic oils (if I use Dr. Adorable)

Jenneelk, how much eo do you use ppo? I thought 3% is the max

I made my first scented CP soap using lavender EO at 3% ppo. The soap smell amazing. However, when I use it in the shower the scent didn't remain on my skin. Does anybody experience the same thing or is it just me?

I saw this carrier oil, essential oil brand, Dr. Adorable, on amazon. It claims to be organic. I could not find its website to ask a copy of organic certification. Have anyone use this brand before?

I'm going to make and sell soaps in the beginning. Making them at home and sell them via online and craft fairs. I registered my business as LLC. I agree with Koshka. Listing my business as manufacturing will create a lot of problems. That's probably why my SBA consultant suggested to list as...

I'm trying to fill out EIN form for new business. One of the questions is "What does your business do?" Should I put manufacturing because I'm making a product? Or retail because I'm selling a product? Any advice will be great. Thank you.

I used my new HDPE mold today and found out that my soap sweat and crack in the middle. Does anyone have the same problem? I insulated my soap with towel. I wonder if it was causing to be overheat.