It is important to understand the IFRA certificate and how to find the relevant information. It may be intimidating, especially if it is all new to you. This post explains what IFRA (pronounced if-rah) is, and how to use the certificate as a maker of home and personal fragrance products. All of our TruScent...
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Making homemade cleaning sprays is easier than you think. Over the years we’ve made a variety of cleaning supplies including – laundry detergent, scouring powder, glass cleaner. You can get those recipes here. In this post, we will share our recipes for granite and bathroom spray cleaners. Interest in making safe homemade cleaners has become...
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A question that’s often asked by candle makers is – What is Vanillin and/or Ethyl Vanillin? Why does is matter? Vanillin is one of the components that contribute to the distinct aroma of vanilla. Since the demand for vanilla flavoring has always outweighed the possible supply, much of the Vanillin is synthetically produced. Vanillin...
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Bath Soaks, Salts and Tub Teas are great gifts for any time of the year. They’re easy on the budget, usually involve simple ingredients and in most cases, require no special equipment. Most recipes can be adjusted to suit the season or customized a little for specific uses or recipients. We are especially loving...
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Customers often ask if they should wash their canning jars or candle jars before filling them. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discussing if your jars need to be washed before you fill them. The short answer: Yes, always wash your canning or candle jars before using them – whether...
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Yes! It’s important to tell your customers about earth friendly measures your business practices. We’re all sharing this wonderful planet, so it benefits all of us when we make environmentally sustainable choices. As a sense of purpose or mission becomes a larger motivating factor for consumers, many small businesses are being more intentional about...
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The best jars for storing extracts, oils and other liquids are the Amber Boston Round glass containers. The Amber jars come in a variety of sizes (1 oz., 2 oz. 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and 32 oz.) and offer UV protection for light-sensitive products and have a narrow mouth for precision pouring....
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For some households, using homemade products for the home and for the body has been a long-lasting lifestyle choice as opposed to a trend that has intermittently taken the home-maker interwebs by storm. Indeed, there are is a spectrum on this …many feel that they don’t have the time or don’t wish to bother...
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