Missjulesdid
Well-Known Member
Hello to all,
As you can see this is my first post here. I have made exactly three batches of soap, one batch of lip balm and some lotion all with positive results, and have the grand idea of starting a small soap and toiletries business now. the problem is that I got my ingredients from the grocery store and they don't have all of the oils and butters that I want to try, and the cost is too high to make soap to sell....I have been scouring the net trying to track down oils suppliers but the cost for shipping seems prohibitive especially since for my first order will be large since I basically don't have ANYTHING.
I found a supplier in Cohasset Emporium Naturals. It's a two hour drive for me (three hours with traffic) but that would be worth it for a large order. Are there any other local suppliers that I should check out. Also any feedback from anyone who has used emporium naturals would be great as well.
I'll be getting started as soon as I get my taxes back. My goal is to have a basic line of 4 soaps, 2 lip balm formulas (in assorted scents), 3 salves, 2 lotions, and 1 bodystick (a sheabutter based stick lotion in a large push up)- ready by spring.
I'm sure I'll be reaching out to all of you real experts as I test and develop my line... I can't believe I'm jumping into this when I've only made soap three times! I'm sure you must all think I'm insane.
Anyway, hope to get some responses with info about suppliers or any advice in general. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.
Jules
As you can see this is my first post here. I have made exactly three batches of soap, one batch of lip balm and some lotion all with positive results, and have the grand idea of starting a small soap and toiletries business now. the problem is that I got my ingredients from the grocery store and they don't have all of the oils and butters that I want to try, and the cost is too high to make soap to sell....I have been scouring the net trying to track down oils suppliers but the cost for shipping seems prohibitive especially since for my first order will be large since I basically don't have ANYTHING.
I found a supplier in Cohasset Emporium Naturals. It's a two hour drive for me (three hours with traffic) but that would be worth it for a large order. Are there any other local suppliers that I should check out. Also any feedback from anyone who has used emporium naturals would be great as well.
I'll be getting started as soon as I get my taxes back. My goal is to have a basic line of 4 soaps, 2 lip balm formulas (in assorted scents), 3 salves, 2 lotions, and 1 bodystick (a sheabutter based stick lotion in a large push up)- ready by spring.
I'm sure I'll be reaching out to all of you real experts as I test and develop my line... I can't believe I'm jumping into this when I've only made soap three times! I'm sure you must all think I'm insane.
Anyway, hope to get some responses with info about suppliers or any advice in general. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.
Jules
