If you are a business that uses or retails cosmetics, skin care, makeup, bath and body products, hair care, toiletries, etc., have you ever wondered:
Who is really making the profit?
Of course, it’s the cosmetics makers: they’re among some of the richest conglomerates in the world.
When you consider that a hair, skin, beauty, body or bath product that retails for $50 costs between 10 cents and $3, it’s easy to see how these companies get so rich.
So what’s stopping you from doing your own brand cosmetics? Why not make your own brand of cosmetics and beauty products and label them to suit your own business?
There’s no need to hire a lab to make it; this will only dilute your profits. Making cosmetics is easy: its many advantages include the ability to make only what you need, without the expense of minimum orders. You can control the quality of ingredients, including essential oils, plant and fruit extracts, fragrances, etc., and make products of even higher quality than leading manufacturers.
You have probably heard many myths about making your own private label cosmetics:
1. You need an expensive lab
Is not true. You can make private label cosmetics, makeup, skin care, hair care, and toiletries in your own home, workshop, or store using basic, inexpensive equipment.
2. Professional-grade prescriptions are prohibitively expensive: The industry average fee for a cosmetic formulation starts at $400.
It is true that buying private label cosmetic formulas is extremely expensive. Purchasing multiple formulations doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, it can be very profitable.
3. You must be a cosmetic chemist and have a science or chemical engineering degree to be able to manufacture private label cosmetics and toiletries.
Is not true. If you can follow simple instructions, you can easily mix the cosmetic ingredients needed to make lotions, creams, liquids, gels, foams, and any other form of cosmetic, beauty, or toiletry product. Of course, you must use professionally formulated cosmetic recipes; homemade or artisan formulas are not suitable for wholesale or retail sale.
4. You need FDA permission to make private label cosmetics for wholesale and retail.
False. The FDA only requires that you follow certain simple rules regarding the correct labeling and use of approved non-pathogenic cosmetic ingredients. You do not need a permit or license from the FDA. This misinformation is just another example of multinationals trying to maintain their dominance over this mega profitable industry. If you use professionally formulated cosmetic formulas, you will be in compliance with FDA regulations.
Private label cosmetics manufacturing can add a new and highly profitable dimension to your business. You can even offer your services as a private label cosmetics manufacturer to other hair, beauty and spa salons, pharmacies and a wide range of retailers.
