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    How do you make your labels?

    I buy my labels from onlinelabels.com - I think its cheaper than avery and you get better options (gloss, matt, color etc). I use professional graphic design software - but if you are using MS office, I would highly suggest experimenting with PowerPoint rather than word. You can make different...
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    so i bought labels, and have a question

    I am a graphic designer and so able to design all my labels. From a design point of view - I think its really important to keep it simple unless you have design skills. There is nothing more off-putting than over designed labels. Some of the most beautiful designs are very simple - and work...
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    Dispersing oils

    Is there a natural additive that will disperse oils in water? I'm tired of seeing them all floating at the top of the bottle!
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    Herbal Infused Butters/Oils

    it does need to be strained, but a coffee filter works very well!
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    Can someone convince me that FOs are safe?

    There is a BIG argument that synthetic fragrances are causing allergies and sensitivities. Women's Voices for the Earth has a campaign asking manufacturers of b&b to at least declare their fragrance ingredients in labels. It might be a good place to start doing some research. I pinned their info...
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    Herbal Infused Butters/Oils

    Oh yes, frankincense EO is excellent for skin, blend with sweet almond or olive oil - good for anti-aging. Can remove scars. Tonic & rejuvenating. Balances oily conditions... Also good for respiratory system (expectorant, antiseptic, anti fungal), genito-urinary system (cystitis), immune...
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    Herbal Infused Butters/Oils

    scents of earth.com has great resins and barks - they sell them for making incense.
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    Helpp please - natural tinted lip balm problem

    Thank you DeeAnna - I couldn't find a way to PM you, but wanted to say I'll stick around the forum - you were such a great help and I'd love to be able to pass on help to someone else, and I know I'll learn a lot - thanks for all you do!
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    Powdered Sugar in Lip Balms

    I have used stevia powder and it seemed to me like a natural sugar flavor... but have stopped now because I don't actually like sweet balms or flavors! Oils infused with vanilla or cardamom on the other hand... quite delicious!
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    Herbal Infused Butters/Oils

    I infuse herbs and resins into liquid oils. You can mix them up, but this is what I have going on right now: Rose buds - jojoba Vanilla pods - sunflower / jojoba mix Frankincense, sandalwood, myrrh - fractionated coconut Dragons Blood - f. coconut Calendula, Plantain, Lavender, - together into...
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    Helpp please - natural tinted lip balm problem

    Yes, it does add a light color to lips. Its been a long process formulating!
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    Helpp please - natural tinted lip balm problem

    Deanna - thank you so so much. That is exactly what was happening - I reformulated, added some shea and cooled faster. Its beautiful! Thank you!
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    Helpp please - natural tinted lip balm problem

    THANK YOU for the help with photos - here it is. I will try melting the candelilla further - but the balm is actually very smooth and if I scrape into it, the color seems to be less spotty / mottled... (left of photo) Its really very strange. :confused:
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    Helpp please - natural tinted lip balm problem

    Hello, I hope someone can help me. When I pour my tinted lip balm, it comes out all mottled in appearance....I'm looking for a smooth color. I infused coconut oil with beet powder and alkanet powders and used this infusion to get the color. Wax is candelilla. I pour into jars /...
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