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Compiling a PIF for your cosmetic products can be a daunting process, and we understand the stress it can cause when you first start out on your small cosmetics business journey.

Because of this, we have created a PIF Template.  Compiled as a word document for you to fill in with your product information.  You can save it to your computer and print it out to keep in a file at your premises.

We've included a page for each part of the PIF that you need and prompts and explanations of what is required for each to take the stress out of it for you.

You'll be able to enter your product information easily and quickly, giving you a finished PIF in minutes rather than hours!  Then, next time you've already got a finished copy and just need to edit it for your new product.

More time to spend creating and less time spent on boring admin.  Perfect!

• Template with placeholders and prompts to fill in your own information.  

NB: There is no right or wrong way to compile a PIF, only that it MUST include certain things.  Use this as a template, or as a guide, it is up to you.

Because I get asked a lot - I don't offer a PIF service whereby I write it for you.  This is because I'd have to ask you for so much information, that by the time you send it all to me, you may as well have put it in the Template yourself.  This is why I made this template.  It's easier and more affordable.

NB: Due to the nature of downloadable products, there are strictly no refunds on this or any other downloadable content.  This product will be digitally stamped with your details on purchase and must not be shared.  Copyright remains with Revega Ltd at all times.

Calculating prices for your end products can be confusing.  

How do you decide what to charge? What costs to include?  How do you calculate ingredient costs?

We've created this handy calculator to help you.

• Calculates the cost price of your products.
• Allows you to play around with retail and trade pricing to maximise profit.
• Info page explaining how to use with an additional link to video instructions.

This download contains an excel file of the above and supporting information.  

Note that it is formatted for GBP £ but you can easily highlight and change currency to your own as required. 

NB: Due to the nature of downloadable products, there are strictly no refunds on this or any other downloadable content.  This product will be digitally stamped with your details on purchase and must not be shared.  Copyright remains with Revega Ltd at all times.  We accept no liability for the use of any information resulting from the use of this calculator, it is your responsibility as your brand's RP to ensure that labelling information is true and correct.

Calculating formulas and Recipe batch weights can be confusing, so we've created this handy calculator to help.

• Converts weight into formula percentage %
• Converts formula percentage % into your desired batch weights
• Info page explaining how to use and the formula to check your results.

This download contains an excel file of the above two calculators and supporting information.  

All cosmetic formulas are in % totalling 100.
Cosmetic Recipes can total any weight.  This calculator will enable you to convert any separate ingredient weights and batches into percentages % for your formula.
It will also then allow you to take these percentages % and convert the ingredients into any desired batch weight.

Simply type in your initial numbers and you're ready to make your products in a flash!

NB: Due to the nature of downloadable products, there are strictly no refunds on this or any other downloadable content.  This product will be digitally stamped with your details on purchase and must not be shared.  Copyright remains with Revega Ltd at all times.

Calculating the allergen percentages in your end products can be confusing, and it's important that they are listed correctly.

Safe allergen levels differ for rinse-off and leave-on products, so it can leave you wondering which needs writing on which label.

We've created this handy calculator to help you.

• Calculates the percentage of allergen present in your final formulation.
• Tells you with a simple Yes or No whether it requires writing on your label for both rinse-off and leave-on product types.
• Info page explaining how to use and the formula we used, to check your results.
• Includes current UK 24 allergen list.

This download contains an excel file of the above and supporting information.  

NB: Due to the nature of downloadable products, there are strictly no refunds on this or any other downloadable content.  This product will be digitally stamped with your details on purchase and must not be shared.  Copyright remains with Revega Ltd at all times.  We accept no liability for the use of any information resulting from the use of this calculator, it is your responsibility as your brand's RP to ensure that labelling information is true and correct.

Starting as cosmetics business in the UK is a minefield of rules and regulations, and if you don’t know the right questions to ask, you might miss something important. 

Not following these regulations can result in penalties, but fear not, we can take the stress and anxiety out of researching all the different legal requirements, and save you time too!

In this 40+ page eBook, we take you step by step through the legalities and everything you need to know to start a cosmetics business in the UK and be compliant with UK regulations.

We've navigated the minefield of rules and regulations required for a UK cosmetics brand and compiled it in this easy to read and understandable guide.

We'll provide you with a list of everything that you need to do to legally get going with your business and go into detail about what each of these steps involves.

We point you at valuable resources available to you to help you every step of the way.

With this eBook, the whole process is broken down into simple steps, making it less daunting, so that you can concentrate on the fun part - creating!

This eBook is suitable for both UK based small cosmetic businesses and International sellers looking to better understand the requirements of entering the UK market.

The term 'cosmetics' refers to such products as soaps and other wash-off products, body butter, lotions, creams, body oils and other leave-on products, makeup and hair-care, etc.

NB: Please note that products of a medical nature, perfumes, wax melts and Candles (often made by small cosmetics companies) may be subject to other regulations not covered in this ebook.

NB: Due to the nature of downloadable products, there are strictly no refunds on this eBook or any other downloadable content.  This product will be digitally stamped with your details on purchase and must not be shared.  Copyright remains with Revega Ltd at all times.

PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION AND VIEW COURSE CONTENT IMAGES BEFORE PURCHASE.  

I designed this course to be something that I wish had existed when I first started.  A course at an affordable price that broke down all the basics of cosmetic formulation into easy-to-understand modules, giving a solid foundation for safely making cosmetics at home.

In this course, I take you through all the basic terminology and ingredient types needed to formulate all the popular product types that home formulators and small businesses want to make.

If you want to make your own unique skincare products, but don't know where to start, this course is for you.  

I take you through everything from oil-based body butter to body washes, to lotions and creams to soap making in a nice informal relaxed way that you can follow at your own pace.   

This course includes:  

• 169-page PDF ebook course available to download on purchase
• Full Course via an email link to our course portal (Approx 5 hours running time total)
• Full interactive course portal with slides and video demos
• 16 Cosmetic formulas (9-course formulas + 7 BONUS FORMULA VIDEOS)
• Supplier list and links to further learning and resources.
• Full support throughout.
• Content is suitable for anyone in any country, though please note it is written and spoken in English and subtitles are not available at this time.  I also cannot guarantee the availability of the ingredients spoken about.  
• Certificate of Participation available when completed by request (This is NOT a formal qualification) just for your records.

Disclaimer: I am not a cosmetic chemist. I am self-taught via a lot of research and independent courses, and trial and error. Always do your own research. I cannot be held responsible for any outcomes of using the information given here or in any of my blogs and videos. That said, I am a qualified teacher who has been in this industry for many years, and I do my best to provide true and accurate information at the time of writing, however, as with anything science-based, the world is always learning, so some ingredients and their uses may change over time. I created this course because sometimes it’s easier to begin learning something from your peers, someone who understands your level and motivations. Think of this course as an affordable starting point to get you formulating, and as basis to entering further education with official cosmetic chemistry schools and academies.   If you would like me to recommend some, please contact me.

NB: As with any digital goods, due to the nature of the product, there are strictly no refunds after purchase. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact to ask prior to purchase.  If you'd like examples of what to expect, check out my YouTube Channel for past formulation videos.  As well as videos, the course contains a lot of information in slide format to refer back to at any time.

It's difficult when creating a product to find out if it's going to be profitable, and it's easy to forget about all the additional costs that go into making that product.

This excel spreadsheet full of calculators and planning tables allows you to:

• Calculate your product costs per batch and unit.
• Calculate your Packaging and Shipping costs per package.
• Calculate your labour costs per product.
• Budget for CPSRs and Equipment with Supplier and Assessor Links.
  
• Use all the above information to budget and cost up your finished products for sale, allowing you to tweak the final table for various scenarios allowing for the best margins.

Video showing how to use this is available HERE

This download contains an excel file of the above and supporting information.  

NB: Due to the nature of downloadable products, there are strictly no refunds on this or any other downloadable content.  This product will be digitally stamped with your details on purchase and must not be shared.  Copyright remains with Revega Ltd at all times.  We accept no liability for the use of any information resulting from the use of this calculator, it is your responsibility as your brand's RP to ensure that labelling and pricing information is true and correct.

Calculating the allergen percentages in your end products can be confusing, and it's important that they are listed correctly.

Safe allergen levels differ for rinse-off and leave-on products, so it can leave you wondering which needs writing on which label.

We've created this handy calculator to help you.

• Calculates the percentage of allergen present in your final formulation.
• Tells you with a simple Yes or No whether it requires writing on your label for both rinse-off and leave-on product types.
• Info page explaining how to use and the formula we used, to check your results.
• Includes current EU allergen list of 82 Allergens - as of 2024

This download contains an excel file of the above and supporting information.  

NB: Due to the nature of downloadable products, there are strictly no refunds on this or any other downloadable content.  This product will be digitally stamped with your details on purchase and must not be shared.  Copyright remains with Revega Ltd at all times.  We accept no liability for the use of any information resulting from the use of this calculator, it is your responsibility as your brand's RP to ensure that labelling information is true and correct.

Please read this description fully and contact me with any questions before purchasing.

Are you looking to start your own skincare or cosmetics brand?

You may have already started and need help to grow.

Or, maybe you want to reassure yourself that you are on the right path and get some support.

That's what this workshop is aimed at doing.

I've taken my 24 years of running businesses and created a start-up workshop to help navigate you through setting up your business and growing it to profit.

Based in the UK, I reference many UK websites and admin sites here, but the general knowledge, tips and experience will be relevant no matter what country you are in.

I spill the tea on all of my past successes and failures, all of which made the business what it is today, as well as taking you step by step through starting and growing your business.

So grab a cuppa and a notebook and pen.  By the end of this, you'll feel ready to tackle it all and grow your business in the knowledge that you can refer back to the workshop and downloadable resources at any time.

Included in this workshop:

• 2 Hours 30 minutes business video workshop presented by myself with slides, videos and imagery examples.
• A link to download 4 FREE templates to help you with your business (my Forecasting Spreadsheet, Business Plan Template, Marketing eBook and my course exclusive Income and Budget Spreadsheet with a total value of over £40)
• A PDF gateway with all links and resources mentioned in the workshop and timestamps to make it easy to navigate.
  
• Lifetime access - My guarantee that if we switch platforms or it's taken down for any reason, you will be given a new access link.

To download your files, click the download link at checkout after purchase or check your email.  The PDF downloads will be available instantly after purchase and the workshop link will be sent out directly via a Google Drive Link within 24 hours.  

Chapters include:

1. Introduction
2. Who am I? My story and lessons learned
3. What type of business do you want?
4. Planning your business + free template
5. Market research
6. Setting goals
7. Budgeting + free budget spreadsheet
8. Where will you work from?
9. Operations
10. Practice
11. Inventory management
12. Shelf life
13. Batch numbers and product codes
14. Legal admin
15. Cosmetic regulations overview
16. Pricing
17. Sales and Cashflow forecasting + free template
18. Breakeven
19. Profit and Loss
20. Branding
21. Packaging
22. Shipping
23. Sales channels
24. Marketing + free eBook
25. Wholesale
26. Delivering all of this through types of marketing 
27. Create a marketing plan
28. Conversion
29. Handling customer complaints
30. Dealing with the competition
31. Accounts and taxes overview
32. Hiring staff
33. Surviving sales shifts
34. Discounts
35. Motivating yourself
36. Exit strategy
37. Additional revenue streams
38. Additional help and resources
39. Supplementary PDF about Business Insurance

NB:  This is a workshop, NOT a course.  There is no certificate. Strictly no refunds for workshops, courses or digital goods.  Copyright remains with Revega Ltd at all times, sharing or replicating is NOT permitted.  Normal terms and conditions apply, see the footer link to read.