There are some general apparatus you will need to start making your own goodies from home or starting a small manufacturing business.

A white 5 litre bucket with lid (I recommend a white bucket so you can see if there are particles in the solution that might need to  be removed easily)

Tools of the Trade

• Electronic digital scale
• Spatulas
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Heat resistant/ measuring jugs
• Stainless steel pots
• Electric blender
• Soap Moulds
• Low toxity thermometer
  Calculator
• Pipettes
• Amber Glass bottles (for perfumery)
• Lots and lots of mixing bowls

To add to the list of what you need..is basic math skills.  To interpret a formulation or calculate your end products have cost you to make you will find the basic calculations on the Q & A page.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Q.S. – quantity sufficient – this is the amount applicable to how much you want to use.

Using preservatives –  When you are making products for reselling you will more than likely have to use a preservative.  We supply 3 different preservatives:  Kemaben, Euxyl and potassium sorbate.  You will find the usage amounts when you view the product under speciality chemicals.  I dont give recommendations as you need to make the decision once you have read the information you require on the product.

Important :  BEFORE MAKING BIG BATCHES OF PRODUCTS ALWAYS MAKE SMALL TEST BATCHES FIRST.  THE RECIPES AND FORMULATIONS ARE GUIDELINES.  RESULTS CAN VARY WITH ADDITIVES, SKILL LEVEL, CLIMATE, INCORRECT MEASURING.

Rules:  Keep children and animals away from your work station and ingredients at ALL TIMES.

Keep your working are clean and hygienic.

Do not expose yourself to ingredients you have not researched properly and thoroughly.  Some of Mother Nature’s rewards can be toxic..  Use clean utensils, and dont cook with pots that you made meals in.. thats a NO NO.

PS..The recipes and formulations are not allowed to be re-published in any form of media.  You may copy them but cannot be published without the consent by the writer.