Anyone do their own labelling of oils and creams?

[Keti]

Hi Aromatherapists

Does anyone have any experience of the quality of oils and base creams from Base Formula? They appeal to me because they do 'own labelling' but I'm also interested in how other people go about getting their own labels for blends of oils and creams they make for clients. I've tried printing them but they smudge, so need advice please.

Thanks in advance & all opinions welcome.

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[SmartAss]

Hi there

I have purchased from Base Formulae a number of times and have always found their oils to be of very good standard and reasonable prices. I had tried various other suppliers before this and found annoying things like the dropper being too gib, or lids not closing properly. With Base Formulae I was very pleased, in fact in my first order I had ordered a small bottle of a blended oil but was giving the huge bottle and told just to accept it free of charge as it was their error. I also purchased labels from them that had my name, number etc on them with room for writing my blends. I found these to be really good, only slight drawback is that I should have bought the bigger ones. Apart from that I too print labels although they would smudge if oil dripped on them. I've not tried them, but the dynamo label printers look quite good, don't know if they would do the job.

Good luck
Tracey

 

[jammyngirl]

Hi Tracey

Thanks for all your info - I was beginning to wonder if I would get a reply.

I'd never thought about a separate label printer like the Dymo andamlooking into it - they vary in price so I'll give it some thought.

In the meantime I'm off to wade through the Base Formula cataloguewhich couldtake some time....there's pages and pages of it and they seem to have practically everything Ineed so I'm going togo with your recommendation.

Thanks again
epinay

 

[bradfordlloyd]

HI there
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I use water-resistant labels which I buy from [link=http://www.barcodehq.com]www.barcodehq.com[/link]. They are Worth Poly labels. Unfortunately they are not cheap and they need to be printed on a laser printer. They are worth it though as you can literally run them under a tap and no running or smudging.

I am lucky enough to have someone who has a laser printer who I pay to run the labels off for me until I get the cash flow to get my own. I use them for my flower essence and essential oil products and they have made all the difference to the end product.

Good luck

 

[Chowdary]

Hi Silvermoonflower

Love your name.

I looked at the labelssite you usebut it seems more for large quantities, so probably not for me. Thanks for the infothough - maybe in the future if I grow that much...unlikely, but you never know!

Inotice you make flower essences. I find I am very drawn toflower essences recently and may come to you in the future for more information if that's alright with you?

Thanks
epinay

 

[ncj]

Hi Epinay

Am happy to share about essences - they are my first love and what I do.

Good luck with your visions and keep them coming BIG!!

 

[justestin]

I saw a suggestion by one EO supplier that you stick a blank clear label over your inkjet printed label. Does cost more because you are using 2 labels and the clear labels are more expensive than paper labels, but probably one of the easier options on a small scale.

I've also seen some solution you can brush over inkjet printed paper and it makes it water proof and glossy, not sure if it would make it oil proof or not. The product I saw (can't remember the name) was mainly saying they were a cheap fast home done option for fridge magnets, glossy business cards, home madeChristmas cards, andextrahard wearing photos, but I can't see why labels wouldn't be possible with the adhesive paper you use in a printer to stick on their magnets....

 

[The Elements]

Hi Cola - that is such agreatidea.

I know I can be a bit dozy at times but I can't believe I didn't think ofthis - it seems so obvious! I will certainly do that with the labels I have already printed so they aren't wasted, and may just do that anyway 'cosits so simple, and the transparent labels wouldn't have to be the exact same size either,as I imagine any overlap would just protect the paper label a bit more.

Thanks very much for this great tip.
epinay

 

[The Wolf of Truth]

Hi Epinay

I have used base formula labels and they are great. Good value for money too. I have not used their base creams as I make my own from scratch (organic, fair trade etc) but have used their organic essential oils and they are really good quality with potent aromas. Their containers are also very good. They are very helpful when you ring them too. Labels are a bit difficult as one size does not fit all!! I think it can work out very expensive buying cartridges to print your own labels, depending on colours used and quality of printing. Base formula only do certain sizes unfortunately,but there arelarger companies out therethat can do short runs with no minimum charge and a variety of finishes and sizes which, hopefully will be cost effective. Hope you find what you want.
PS Cola - that brush onsolution sounds a very good idea. The clear labels you are talking about (I think) can be purchased from The Aromantic website

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[R.M.G!]

Hi All - update to my post. Base Formula DO stock various labels in different sizes - it is just that the minimum for these is 100 - the less expensive ones are supplied in as little as 1 sheet.

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[Baby Huey]

Easy and cheap - cellotape over your home inkjet yet leaky printed label keeps them on the bottle and does not run.

Good luck

 

[dxtvgucq]

For information, given in the Aromatherapy Consortium's Newsletter Winter 2005,it is very important that you comply with the law and make absolutely no medical claims on essential oils on your advertising material; your leaflets, newsletters, websites, etc. as aromatherapists to comply with S12(1) of the Medicnes Act 1968. This is currently under review with the MHRA (see [link=http://www.mhra.gov.uk]www.mhra.gov.uk[/link])and I am attending a debate on it this Thursday. S12(1) is very important to us as aromatherapists as it allows us to make medical claims on labels for blends for clients AFTER A FACE TO FACE CONSULTATION

When you do supply your patients/clients with an aromatherapy product you have blended for their needs after a face to face consultation, make sure you keep accurate records of exactly what the blend was and how it is to be administered in the patient’s/client’s case notes. Case history records are legal documents that can be used as evidence in a Court of Law.

Labelling requirements for aromatherapists when administering blends?
We have devised the following guidance notes for aromatherapist: to use
AFTER a face to face consultation has been taken :

·The name of the client/patient to whom the product is to be administered. It is important that patients realise that this blend has been made specifically for them and is not transferable, just like prescribed medicines.
·The name & contact number of the aromatherapist who prescribed it in case of sensitization, irritation or 3rd party misuse.
·The date that the product was blended and a use before guidance date.
·Carrier(s) types & the Latin name(s) of the oils used (the dilutions & reasons for use will be added to the client/patient consultation sheet)
·Directions for use (how often, where and how)
·Any precautions– i.e. for external use only, not to be used in pregnancy where relevant, guidance for phototoxicity where appropriate etc.

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[Kkeucwrspubyc]

Base Formula seem to be updating their website at the moment and so it is unavailable for viewing at all. anyone know of another UK company that does labels ..... fairly cheap!! please. need the labels very soon

 

[Yellowstonedogs]

Yes I agree - cellotape is the best.........and cheap. I have the wide cellotape and it does the job, no greasy labels !!

 

[Jason Warren, CEO]

I made some bubble bath up and massage oil at Christmas last year. I made my own lables on computer and then covered them with the clear sticky roll that you used to back your books with at school.

Also ablelabel.com are good for buying labels