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Make a soothing lavender and oat melt and pour soap with no lye. Full method, additives, tips and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix Safety Consultants.

Make an exfoliating coffee and cocoa cold process soap with our full formulation, brewed coffee method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix.

Make a golden turmeric and kaolin clay cold process soap with our full formulation, method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix Safety Consultants.

Make a hard, spa style sea salt soap with our high coconut cold process formulation, method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix Safety Consultants.

Make a gentle oatmeal, honey and goat milk cold process soap with our full formulation, milk soaping method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix.

Make an activated charcoal and tea tree cold process cleansing bar with our full formulation, method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix.

Key takeaways Shea and cocoa butter soap blends olive and coconut oils with shea (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) and cocoa butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) for a hard, moisturising, palm free bar. The butters add hardness and conditioning, coconut oil gives...

A complete cold process Castile soap recipe with olive oil formulation, method, cure and UK and EU compliance notes from Phoenix Safety Consultants.

Cuticle oils are simple, anhydrous cosmetic products, but they still require a CPSR before they can be legally sold in the UK or EU. This guide explains the key compliance considerations for cuticle oils, including oxidation and essential oils.

Makeup remover including micellar waters, oil-based removers, biphasic formulas, and cleansing wipes are cosmetics that require a CPSR before they can be sold in the UK or EU. 

Aftershave balms are designed for freshly shaved skin, making gentle formulation and cosmetic compliance essential. This guide explains why aftershave balms require a CPSR, how preservation, soothing ingredients, fragrance, claims, and microbiological safety are assessed.

Beard oils and balms may be simple blends, but they still require a CPSR and full cosmetic compliance. Learn about facial skin safety, essential oils, phototoxicity, oxidation, cosmetic claims, and legal UK & EU requirements.