by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas
Essential Oils in Cosmetics What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are the aromatic oils found in some plants that give them their distinctive scents. These oils are called “essential” because they capture the essence of the plant’s fragrance. They are volatile,...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Quality and Safety
Achieving Microbiological Quality and Safety in Cosmetics – Part 1. Introduction One of the most critical aspects of ensuring safety in cosmetic products is controlling the microbial safety of all products on sale, for the whole length of their selling and usage...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Formulating Hints and Ideas
Herbal Infusions and Herbal Extracts: A Guide for Cosmetic Manufacturers Herbal infusions and herbal extracts are widely used in the cosmetic industry to impart various benefits, ranging from active ingredients to marketing claims. However, understanding the...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Understanding UK Cosmetic Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses Introduction: The beauty industry is a thriving sector in the UK, with an estimated value of £28.4 billion. As a small business owner looking to venture into this lucrative market, it’s...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
The Responsible Person: What You Need to Know as a Small Business Owner As a business owner who makes your own cosmetic products, you are also the Responsible Person for your brand – you are legally responsible for ensuring that your products are safe for consumers...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Quality and Safety
Suppliers Documents – What to ask for? The documents you get from the supplier for your raw materials, packaging and any testing are really important to help support the compliance of your cosmetic product, and having the documents also helps you as a...
