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Do You Use Refined Oils or Unrefined Oils?Since refined oils are now becoming available in organic there is a choice of organic refined or organic unrefined oils. In the past it was… Started by IBN Member Joan MoraisLatest Reply |
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Preservatives in Body Care ProductsI am just starting a company making personal care products, and I would like to use all natural ingredients with no artificial chemicals. … Started by Terrie Schultz |
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May 22 Reply by Michelle Lockert |
How Do You Sanitize Equipment, Containers and Work Area?I am curious how everyone is sanitizing their equipment, containers and work area? I use 190 or 200 proof alcohol. The great part about usi… Started by IBN Member Joan Morais |
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Oct 14, 2011 Reply by IBN Member Joan Morais |
What is your favorite body care product?My current favorite body care product is facial cream. The older I get, I am now 50, the more I love to massage and touch my face with a be… Started by IBN Member Joan Morais |
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Oct 14, 2011 Reply by C.Dawn Farrow |
Whipped Body ButterHello All, I wanted to know what I could use to solidify whipped body butter. Is emulsifying wax used in body butter? I am not sure bec… Started by NICKOLA |
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Oct 8, 2011 Reply by IBN Member Joan Morais |
Labeling Ingredients Question!Okay, So I am working on my lables and I know we have to label ingredients in descending order from high to low. My question is, where do… Started by D. Robinson |
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Mar 12, 2011 Reply by Dionne Carter |
![]() Using herbs and other material, such as beet root, without crossing FDA lines?Indies, My business model and passion being as it is, I tend to try to create products with the addition of herbs and plants as a priorit… Started by Deb - Peterman Brook Herb Farm |
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Dec 19, 2010 Reply by Deb - Peterman Brook Herb Farm |
Superfat in SoapmakingHi Indies! I am just starting to use Natures Flavors Oil for scenting my soaps. This is an alternative to using fragrance oil. I wanted… Started by NICKOLA |
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Oct 16, 2010 Reply by NICKOLA |
Finding the right private label company to make your products?We are a well established natural skincare line. We started making our products ourselves, but now as we grow we need help from a good faci… Started by Maia Pelosini |
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Oct 12, 2010 Reply by Steve Berry |
Selling natural acne productsOk, I am aware of the FDA regulations surrounding acne products. If it is marketed as 'anti-acne' then it must go through the FDA approval… Started by Autumn Rain W |
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Sep 16, 2010 Reply by Autumn Rain W |
"Anti-Aging" claimsIs "anti-aging" or "wrinkle reducing" claims requiring FDA approval? Does making this claim in your skin care product classify it as both a… Started by Autumn Rain W |
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