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MAY/JUNE

Sell Locally
Strategies for sales at the local level:
branding, local artisan sales, farmer's markets,
​consignment, promotion

​Whether you find yourself in need of guidance, inspirationor simply the support of knowing there are others out there fighting the same battles you are, Making Soap Magazine takes pride in meeting the ever changing demands of your business.
In honor of that goal, we’ve dedicated this issue to preparing you for the challenges that can mean so much to your profit margins. We also pledge to continue to bring you timely information and news that you can use to make sure you are on the right path to personal and professional success.

Kathy Tarbox
​Founder/Publisher

Table of Contents

• From the Editor

             by Kathy Tarbox

• Chemistry Corner: How to Test for Ingredient Efficacy,

             by Valerie George

• Formulary: A Market Full of Tallow, by Shannon Greer

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• Soap: The Ethical Soapmaker,  by Julien Farinas

 

• Candles: Tips for Selling Candles & Wax Melts at Spring and Summer Markets,​  by Erin Hils

• Working Smarter: Networking Your Way Into Local Retailers, by Sara Golding

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• Potpourri: Use Color & Scale to Stand Out at Markets : A Guide for Soap and Candle Makers, ​ by Meiera H. Stern

 

• Tech Talk: Comparing Email Marketing Platforms in 2025, by Venessa Phipps

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• In the Know: Maximize Assets, by La Shonda Tyree

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• Guest: Moisturizers and Skin Barrier Function Interaction in Cosmetics, by Bisera Cvetlovska

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