Helpful Links

This is a compilation of various links and sites that have come up and been recommended. If you know of a site that you think should be included on this list, please send the information to Webmaster@soapguild.org. If you find that a link on this page is broken, please let the Webmaster know.

Yahoo Groups

There are many Yahoo Groups concerning soaps, soapmaking, cosmetics and related subjects. Joining a Yahoo Group is an excellent way to network with soap makers and exchange information on your are of interest.

Recipes

Please remember that these recipes all were created by a particular person so it's only fair that if you make any of these recipes you should at least give acknowledgement to the author if requested. Some sites offer recipes for commercial use, some request that the recipe NOT be used if you are going to resell your product. Please check and be fair to the people who put the work into creating these resources.

MakeYourCosmetics.com (Lots of recipes and tips)	Recipe Nook (general) www.soapnuts.com	Recipes (general) (Soap Center)
Recipes (all kinds) www.the-sage.com	Snowdrift Recipe Formulary www.snowdriftfarms.com

General Articles

Drug, Cosmetic or Soap? (FDA)	Color Additive Fact Sheet (FDA)	Cosmetic Ingredients: Understanding the Puffery (FDA)
Essential Oil Profiles (www.AromaWeb.com	Aromatherapy Article Archive (www.AromaWeb.com)	Plastic Properties Chart (www.oshun.bc.ca)
Using the term "Cruelty Free" (FDA)	Animal Testing (FDA)	Soap Chemistry (Soap & Detergent Assoc.)
"How Smart Are You About Cosmetics? (FDA - an excellent little test!)

Business Resources

Small Business Administration www.sba.gov	Business Owners Tool Kit (forms, info, help)	Legal Forms & Agreements www.lawcommerce.com
Internal Revenue Service (Home Page)	US Postal Service www.usps.com	United Parcel Service www.ups.com

Soapmaker Tools

Converter Calculator (Soapnuts)	Lye Calculator (Majestic Mountain Sage)	Soapmaking Spreadsheet (downloadable)
Lye-To-Fat Tables (Walton Feed)

Rules and Regulations

Cosmetics Home Page (FDA)	Cosmetic Labeling Manual (FDA)	Cosmetic Handbook (FDA)
Approved Color Additives (FDA)	Labeling Soap (FDA)	Prohibited Ingredients (FDA)
Using Denatured Alcohol (ATF)	SDA Formulas (ATF Regulations)	INCI Names (www.oshun.ca)
Good Manufacturing Practices (FDA)	Bubble Bath Warning Label (FDA)	INCI Dictionary Comparative Listing www.lotioncrafter.com
GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) Ingredients (FDA)
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission oversees consumer product safety and specifically regulates certain products under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act or the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, based on their use, manufacture and/or ingredients.

Glossaries & Dictionaries

Dictionary.com (www.dictionary.com)	Dictionary List (www.onelook.com)	Acronym Finder www.acronymfinder.com
Soap/Detergent Additives (Soap & Detergent Association)	Cosmetic Ingredients (www.oshun.bc.ca)	Soapmaker Glossary (Cocoanut Coast Nat Prod)

Groups and Associations

Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild	Indie Beauty Network
Cosmetic Ingredient Review	Personal Care Council
Fragrance Foundation	Soap & Detergent Association
Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors

Publications

Soap & Cosmetics	HAPPI	Perfumer & Flavorist
The Cosmetic Site	Natural Products Insider	Soap Wire
Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging	BNP Media

Databases

Nutrient Database (USDA)	Herbal Materia Medica (HealthWorld Online)	Chemistry Database (Chemfinder)
HerbMed (Alternative Medicine Foundation)	MSDS Online	OSU Plant Facts
Plant Database (UDSA)	Medline
Dr. Duke's Phytochemical & Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA)
Guide to Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Purdue University)

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