FAQ for "How To Make Popular Bath and Body Products"
Is your method less creative than making products from scratch?
Absolutely not! In fact, I think this method makes you more creative; that is why I teach it. You can find out more about my philosophy in the free sample, but I compare it to being a master chef.
The master chef designs the menu - the creative part - but doesn't work on the line, chopping veggies or making a basic white sauce. The chef just adds the spices and invents the dishes - just like you will do with bath and body products.
Have you written any other instructional bath and body books?
Yes. My first book, the popular "Fast Guide to Making Your Own Bath Bombs & Fizzies," has been dowloaded over 10,000 times this year. I've helped a lot of people make perfect, rock-hard bath bombs!
My second book is being revised, and it's about how to get started making your own perfume. I hope to complete that by the end of the year, but it takes as long as it takes.
I am interested in making products - especially lotion - from scratch.
I don't teach that in this book, but the information is still useful. It's what you will do after you make a basic lotion or shower gel - customizing it with your own unique ingredients.
If you're a total beginner, I recommend that you start with my method first. Yes, it is self-serving, but it's also completely sincere. I have seen too many people get frustrated when their lotions or liquid soaps don't turn out right, and they give up on the hobby altogether.
I don't live in the US. Can I still use this book?
Well, you can, but I can't honestly recommend it to you. You will still learn the method, but you will have to find your own suppliers. In addition, most of the suppliers are in the US - the US has the biggest health and beauty market in the world.
I am a complete, total beginner to this stuff. Are you sure I can make bath and body products?
My book was written for "complete, total beginners." If you can't cook at all, then I don't recommend it. But if you can handle making tea or Top Ramen, you should be all good.
Where do you get the professional cosmetic bases?
I give you a great list in my book. If you want to start with one supplier and see how you like this method, request the free sample pages and recipe.
How does the cost of my products compare to buying them at The Body Shop or Bath and Body Works?
Your savings will average around 25% - 50% of what you would pay at stores, and it's all higher quality. I give you some ingredient and cost comparisons - read those!
You are a complete stranger to me, and I'm nervous about giving you my credit card number. How do I know I can trust you?
You'll be happy to know that I go through a publisher, Clickbank, who handles all the transactions and provides buyer protection. They are a reputable company who has been around for almost 10 years (since 1998.)
If you want me to not be a stranger, just send me an email and say hi. You can find my email on the about the author page.
You can also browse my website on making bath and body products or read my LiveJournal.
You can even visit my Etsy shop where I occasionally sell scented soy candles.