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All of the DIY skincare supplies, ingredients, and packaging recommendations on this page directly correlate to the Natural Skin Care Recipe Book to Make & Sell Online (Waterless Formulations to Build a Preservative-Free Handmade eCommerce Business).
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| CP Soap | Cuticle Salve |
| Laundry Powder | Lip Balm |
| Pregnancy Belly Balm | Under Eye Cream |
| Face Serums | Mica Tinted Lip Balm |
| Warming Muscle Balm |
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All-Natural Cold Process Soap Recipes
This recipe includes six different types of cold process soap.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the soap recipe bundle here:
Handmade Cold Process Soap Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
Handmade Cold Process Soap Ingredients
First time making cold process soap? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
Handmade Cold Process Soap Packaging
Most soap bars made in a standard loaf are cut into rectangles that are approximately 1″ wide (and fit perfectly into the recommended boxes below).
Soap Boxes
Soap Box Label Templates
For more packaging ideas, see our full Handmade Soap Packaging Guide
All-Natural Cuticle Salve Recipe
This recipe is for cuticle care and superficial scratches and cuts.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the individual recipe here:
Handmade Cuticle Salve Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
Handmade Cuticle Salve Ingredients
First time formulating cuticle salve (or any of the suggested variations on this recipe)? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
| Organic Beeswax | Cocoa Butter |
| Palm Kernel Oil | Baobab Oil |
| Avocado Oil | Tamanu Oil |
| Shea Butter | Cedarwood Essential Oil |
| Helichrysum Essential Oil | Lavender Essential Oil |
| Patchouli Essential Oil |
Handmade Cuticle Salve Packaging
Cuticle Salve Containers
Cuticle Salve Label Templates
All-Natural Face Serum Recipes
This recipe includes several face serums for a variety of skin types.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the face serum bundle here:
Handmade Face Serum Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
Handmade Face Serum Ingredients
First time making facial serums? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
Handmade Face Serum Packaging
Face Serum Containers
Face Serum Label Templates
For more packaging ideas, see our full Face Serum Packaging Guide
All-Natural Laundry Powder Recipe
This recipe includes a laundry powder base with three different scents.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the individual recipe here:
Handmade Laundry Powder Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
Handmade Laundry Powder Ingredients
First time formulating laundry soap? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
Handmade Laundry Powder Packaging
Laundry Powder Containers
Laundry Powder Label Templates
All-Natural Lip Balm Recipe
This recipe includes a beeswax lip balm base with 24 different scents.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the individual recipe here:
Handmade Lip Balm Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
| Saucepan | Double Boiler |
| Kitchen Scale | Glass Ramekins |
| Glass Stir Rods | 3.0 mL Pipettes |
| Lip Balm Filling Tray (Round Tubes) | Heat Gun |
Handmade Lip Balm Ingredients
First time formulating lip care products? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
As there are over 20 lip balm blends that are provided in the Natural Skin Care Recipe Book, go on Amazon to Plant Therapy to get the essential oil combinations you’d like to try.
Handmade Lip Balm Packaging
Handmade Lip Balm Containers
Handmade Lip Balm Label Templates
For more packaging ideas, see our full Lip Balm Packaging Guide
All-Natural Mica Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
This recipe includes a shiny lip balm base with six shades of color using glittery micas.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the individual recipe here:
Handmade Lip Tint Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
| Saucepan | Double Boiler |
| Kitchen Scale | Glass Ramekins |
| Glass Stir Rods | 3.0 mL Pipettes |
| Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons |
Handmade Lip Tint Ingredients
First time formulating lip care products? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
Handmade Lip Tint Packaging
Handmade Lip Tint Containers
The standard lip balm size is 3/16 oz (5.5 mL) – take note that the slim line lip balm tubes below are about half that size at 0.07 oz. It is not recommended that you use tins with mica lip tint, as the minerals are difficult to wash off of fingers after application.
Handmade Lip Tint Label Templates
For more packaging ideas, see our full Lip Balm Packaging Guide
All-Natural Pregnancy Belly Balm Recipe
This recipe includes a moisturizing lotion bar that is soothing on stretching skin.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the individual recipe here:
Handmade Pregnancy Balm Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
Handmade Pregnancy Balm Ingredients
First time formulating pregnancy belly butter? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
Handmade Pregnancy Balm Packaging
Pregnancy Balm Containers
This recipe is for a harder lotion bar consistency that would work best in the tubes below. If you prefer a softer belly balm that can be scooped out of the jar, decrease the beeswax and increase the softer butters and oils.
Pregnancy Balm Label Templates
For more packaging ideas, see our full Lotion Bar Packaging Guide.
All-Natural Under Eye Salve Recipe
This recipe includes a moisturizing under eye salve for nighttime use.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the individual recipe here:
Handmade Under Eye Salve Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
Handmade Under Eye Salve Ingredients
First time formulating an under-eye moisturizer? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
Handmade Under Eye Salve Packaging
Under Eye Salve Containers
Under Eye Salve Label Templates
All-Natural Warming Muscle Balm Recipe
This recipe is for a tingling balm used for muscle soreness and cramping.
If you don’t need the entire recipe book, check out the individual recipe here:
Handmade Muscle Balm Supplies
Even if you already have these supplies in your kitchen, make sure you have a separate set that is 100% dedicated to your product line – no crossing back and forth between food use and formulation use.
| Kitchen Scale | Glass Ramekins |
| Disposable Tea Bags | Saucepan |
| Double Boiler | Glass Pyrex |
| Glass Stir Rods | Heat Gun |
Handmade Muscle Balm Ingredients
First time formulating warming muscle balm? It is recommended that you start in small quantities to see if you enjoy the process and if it is a good product for your target market.
If you know that it will work well for your line, purchasing ingredients in bulk will give you a much higher profit margin.
| Beeswax | Cocoa Butter |
| Coconut Oil | Dried Arnica |
| Shea Butter | Castor Oil |
| Vitamin E | Menthol Crystals |
| Eucalyptus Essential Oil | Lavender Essential Oil |
| Peppermint Essential Oil |
Handmade Muscle Balm Packaging
Muscle Balm Containers
This warming muscle balm should not be repeatedly touched with hands (arnica and menthol are irritating to eyes and mucous membranes). Provide in a tube such as the ones below for easy application.
Muscle Balm Label Templates
For more packaging ideas, see our full Lotion Bar Packaging Guide.
Best of luck to you as you explore these natural skin care recipes!
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