I strongly advise against ordering ingredients from Amazon, unless they are from a
reputable supplier (Making Cosmetics, TKB Trading) that happens to have an Amazon
storefront.
Reasons:
1) Quality: They are rarely industry quality. In the case of Essential Oils, they are often
diluted with carrier oils. This cut costs to make them affordable. In some cases they are
also partially EO/FO combos, again to cut cost! Resulting in a low-quality material for you to
use in your formulations.
2) Storage: A lot of ingredients are heat-sensitive. Amazon doesn’t know what is and what
isn’t. Warehouses can get hot and comprise the chemical structure of a material.
3) Paperwork: Each ingredient should come with documentation to support it. If you are
selling products, it’s required by law for you to have the necessary paperwork for each raw
material that is used in the product you are selling.
4) Cost: Ingredients on Amazon are generally a lot more expensive then they are at
small-scale ingredient suppliers. Paying more, for lower quality, isn’t the best personal or
business decision.
Amazon is fantastic for equipment! You can get some great deals on decent equipment on
Amazon.
NOTE: There are always a few exceptions to every rule. However, in general, reliable
small-scale suppliers are a much better option for sourcing your ingredients. While I could
apply for affiliate programs and recommend ingredients from Amazon for a small
commission, I've chosen not to do so. Instead, I believe in recommending and using quality,
industry-standard materials rather than focusing on making commission money.
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