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12 cosmetics regulations in Australia unpacked (+ FREE GUIDE)

Australian cosmetics regulations can be confusing. This article and 12-page guide summarises the main things you need to know to make your life easier.

What’s all the fuss about a product label anyway?

Jes Moreta from Long Story Short Design and Print talks about why product labels are so important and how to make them beautiful.

The real reason I closed Wild Leaf Botanicals

Read about why I decided to close my own skincare brand, Wild Leaf Botanicals.

Taking the pain out of therapeutic goods regulations

Read my top 5 tips to help you comply with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

3 sure-fire ways to boost your profits

Read about 3 ways to maximise your profits, regardless of whether your business is yet to launch or you have an established skincare brand.

What is natural? TGA guidance on ‘natural’ advertising claims

The TGA has published guidance on using the term ‘natural’ in advertising. Find out what the guidance says and what it means for you.

5 mistakes skincare business owners make (and how to avoid them)

Here are few of the mistakes I often see among new and even established businesses (including some I made when I started out) plus tips on how to avoid them.

4 fun facts to avoid getting burned by sunscreen regulations

Sunscreens are a highly regulated product in Australia. Here are the facts you need to know so you (and your customers) don’t get burned.

VIDEO Can testimonials include therapeutic claims?

If you’re relatively new to the industry, you might be wondering why therapeutic claims are relevant – because you make cosmetics, right? But the line between cosmetic and therapeutic claims can be difficult to navigate, and it’s easy to make non-compliant claims without even realising it. In response to a discussion on Natural Skincare Makers […]

7 common cosmetics labelling myths BUSTED

Let’s talk cosmetic labelling myths – you know, the information that’s passed around online like an urban legend, and isn’t based on fact.

6 simple ways to improve your website now

When you run a business online, your website is your 24/7 shop front. It’s the main way customers discover who you are, learn about your brand and shop your products. It should also communicate vital information to your customers about your products, policies, and terms and conditions. This means it’s important to get it right – to […]

10 Tips for Market Stall Success

With Christmas fast approaching, I’m sure many of you will be busy doing markets to make the most out of the peak season. In fact, I remember my very first market was a Christmas one! Markets are a great way to get your products out there. Particularly with skincare, as people love to smell and try out products […]

My top tips to avoid losing $$$ in a scam

There are more and more reports of small businesses losing money through scams. Crooks are getting smarter, and scams these days aren’t always as obvious as the old Nigerian prince scams.Recently, I read about a homewares business that lost $10k through an email scam with a ‘supplier’, with no way to recover the funds. And every […]

Making (and protecting) your mark on the beauty industry

In this article, Lisa Win, from Win Trademarks, talks about how to protect your brand. It’s important to understand how a trade mark works so you can make an informed decision about whether or not you get a trade mark for your business. ___ How does a trade mark protect your business? Most business owners […]