Hi everyone, I'm Gracey,  I am not new to this site.  In fact it was two years ago almost to the day that I messaged a lovely lady, Naked, Truth, Beauty. I make a sugar scrub with E.O's, mostly for my sister to use (she has psoriasis) she sometimes gets me to make more for her friends and colleagues.  Anyway, I wanted to be able to make it and sell it legally to the wider public but I chickened out and listened to the doubts of other people saying that its not a viable business (I am (was) such a stupid flake and wasted loads of time).   

Anyway, 'Jane Horrocks' to that, I've just turned 51 and time is running out, i've FINALLY come to the conclusion that this is what I want to do, it will make me happy and even if I try and make my stuff and nobody else but my sister and her mates buys it at least I would have tried......But I might need some help, if that's ok with you lot.  Thanks and sorry for the rant.

hi Gracey and welcome, it's never too late... unless you're 6ft under  :mwaha:

Hi Gracey and welcome.
First lesson and at 51 you should have learned this years ago, 'say nay to the naysayers'. You go for it girl and enjoy the journey.

For selling, you need safety assessment and insurance.
For assessments, see here. Rachael will look after you (same as person you mentioned above). http://www.cosmeticsafetyassessment.com/

Insurance - http://www.craftinsurance.co.uk/

There's a cr*p load of paperwork involved too when selling, but just work through it slowly and steadily and you will be fine. Read through the forum, loads of info on here. All else fails, plenty of people here to help those willing to help themselves.

Eire

Hi and welcome

Nothing to add to the wise words the others have said.  Just go for it and have fun

(I think there are quite a few of us around who left our teenage years a wee while back) :mwaha:

I started my business at 51 - it is never too late.  This is my new career and I love it!

Welcome aboard - lots of wonderful people to help you out...

Hi Gracey!!!  Welcome to the forum.

Good for you for giving it a go and not letting anything hold you back.  Stick with it!   :buttrf: :buttrf:

Hi Gracie, You go for it there is no such thing as too late, lots of help around here for you to get on and fulfill your dreams!!

Hi Gracie. Welcome to the forum.

Hello Gracey welcome aboard.

Hi Gracie.Welcome and go with your gut even if you dont turn into the next Jo Malone you are going to have loads of pleasure and fun along the way

Hi Gracie! You are most welcome! And no way is it ever too late for anything!  :buttrf: :buttrf:

hey , it's never too late ... I have been playing for a few years now, but have not found the time to actually do all the paperwork involved with creams etc... wishing you success in your new venture....

Welcome! I'm sure you'll find enough people supporting you here! Good luck

Hi, Gracey and welcome - it is never too late.......I started seriously almost three years ago when I was made redundant at 54. I found the people on this forum more than generous with their help/advice/shoulder-to-cry-on-when-a-batch-went-wrong and it is a lovely place to come and learn. Seriously, this forum is unlike any other I have been on - everyone is so supportive and lovely.

Oh......and did anyone mention that we like photos? 

welcome hope you enjoy the site