Cut to the Trace eZine

The Cut to the Trace eZine is a quarterly publication of the HSCG. It contains educational articles, association and industry news, classified ads and a vendor marketplace.

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Issue 5

(2nd Quarter, 2017)

Base Oils
Shampoo Bars
Handling Negative Feedback
Color Additives
GMP: Lot Numbers

Issue 4

(1st Quarter, 2017)

Winter Shower Steamers
Honesty in Advertising
Wine Soap
Batch Numbers

Issue 3

(4th Quarter, 2016)

The Making of a Soy Candle
Essential vs. Fixed Oils
Emulsified Scrubs
Navigating Craft Shows
Defeating Soap Gremlins

Issue 2

(3rd Quarter, 2016)

Product Label Requirements
Certification and Accreditation
Creating an Emulsion


Issue 1

(3rd Quarter, 2016)

Bath Bomb Records
Natural Alternatives to Cold Process Soap?
Lactic Acid and AHA's in Cosmetics
Preventing Microbial Contamination