Beginner to Confident Soapmaker + Business & Compliance
Learn how to make beautiful, safe, and sell-ready cold process soap with confidence.
This comprehensive eBook by Coco Select is designed to take you from absolute beginner to a knowledgeable, compliant soapmaker—whether you’re crafting for personal use or preparing to sell your soaps professionally.
Unlike basic soap recipes, this guide teaches you the why behind the process, helping you understand ingredients, formulation, fragrance safety, troubleshooting, and the business requirements needed to sell responsibly.
✨ What’s Inside
🧼 Soapmaking Foundations
Essential tools & safety equipment
Step-by-step cold process instructions
Understanding oils, butters, additives & superfatting
Water discounts, cure times & pH testing
📊 Pro-Level Formulation
Three beginner-friendly, balanced recipes
How to read SoapCalc numbers & fatty acid profiles
How to prevent acceleration, ricing & seizing
Using clays, herbs, natural colorants & food purées safely
🌸 Fragrance & Safety
Essential oils vs fragrance oils
How to calculate fragrance amounts using IFRA Category 9
Skin-safe usage guidelines
📋 Business & Compliance
INCI-style ingredient labeling examples
Batch record sheet (printable template)
Understanding what legally qualifies as “soap”
Insurance, record keeping & compliance basics
Selling at markets, online & wholesale
📦 Curing, Cutting & Packaging
Proper curing methods for long-lasting bars
Storage & packaging best practices
Labeling tips for a professional presentation
🎯 Perfect For:
✔ Beginners learning cold process soapmaking
✔ DIY crafters ready to level up
✔ Makers planning to sell soap legally
✔ Anyone wanting a clear, safe, and professional guide
📄 Format
Instant digital PDF download
Printable worksheets & recipes
Beginner-friendly language with professional accuracy
No-Refund Digital Policy
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This eBook is for educational purposes only. Always follow proper safety procedures when working with lye and check local regulations before selling handmade products. By purchasing this listing, you agree to my policies. Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. Once this digital eBook is delivered or downloaded, no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations will be issued. Please review the product description carefully before purchasing. If you experience difficulty accessing your file, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist at cocoselectllc@gmail.com
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