Labeling Lotions

[Sherl]

Just read all the rules and regs.. how many use a front and back label? Seems like a lot to put on the front..

[prairieannie]

Just read all the rules and regs.. how many use a front and back label? Seems like a lot to put on the front..

I use a front and back label.

[Bunny]

I use 2 labels too.. Unless I can get one label to wrap all the way around the bottle/jar.

[sockmonkey]

I just use one label. The print is rather smallish for the ingredients, but I've seen labeling B&BW uses on some of their products and you practically need a magnifying glass to read them.

I used to use 2 labels, but it was just too much trouble trying to place both labels evenly on the bottle or jar, and then trying to make sure all bottles or jars were identical. Plus, it was more expensive.

[TracyV]

One label here.

[Ann M]

It depends on the product. For my lotions I only use one label. For my shea butters and sugar scrubs I use 2 labels, but I'm in the process of going to one round label on the lid. Anything I can do to reduce cost and reduce time and energy spent is always helpful.

Ann M

[Crafty1]

all of my products except my body wash uses one label, the body wash uses 2

[RobinInOR]

I get everything on one front label. But I like the look of ingredients on a label

[Crafty1_AJ]

I use one label, but it's a tall baby! It's like 2x4 and goes on the front of a bullet.

hth

[blazerina]

As a consumer, I like two lables. I want the visual effect of a nice product. Maybe in a way I think of ingredients on the front as screaming 'im home made'... some like that though. I'm still new to this stuff, and my personal preference is an overall professional....clean look.

As a crafter, I realize all the extra work and cost! But I think labeling is a big first impression kind of thing so I'm leaning towards the two when I start selling. But only if I settle on a quick and easy design that will fit, I don't have to cut myself, lines up, etc.

So far, on my balms: I do like Bunny...I cut my own so I simply add a smaller same length rectangle that sits up against the top or bottom of the part that is the front label and it wraps around... one cut one adhesion.

My long term goal is that if I have similar products or ingredients in a product- I'd like to have some basic ingredient labels made up already and it will be the look of the front /packaging that I only need to differentiate. I don't see any problem with making your ingredients as itty bitty as necessary though if you want to put them on front. Most will not and do not really care what is in it, and for those that do, then they are used to having to look harder, lol. JMHO.

[gerrie]

Front and back label here. I just didn't like the "clutter" look of my label on the front when I tried to jam everything on 1 label. I prefer the cleaner look, and to get that I had to use 2.

[The Soap Diva]

I use 2 also. Name of lotion..or whatever on front, ingredients and contact on back!:rolleyes2

[BLSoaps]

I think for me this falls under one of my mottos for my businesses. If you want to be viewed as a professional, then you must act like a professional, and look like a professional. For the "look like a pro", since most people don't see me during a sale, it means my websites, and my products, and my labels, must look professional. And most of the professional companies do two labels. Company name, logo, product name and scent, and maybe some promo stuff on the front. All the FDA required stuff on the back. I also include usage directions, and usually a little advertising plug about the product on the back label as well. To me, this is the most professional looking approach. I like how my products look, and I've frequently been complimented on my packaging (retail business) when I actually find myself doing shows (I don't do very many).

But ultimately, it's what you're comfortable with. If you like the look and feel of one label, all info on the front, then go for it. It's certainly not prohibited. Carol's Daughter's labels are like this, and her company is doing very well.

Go with what's right for you and your company.

[dpowell]

I've been working on a front and back label as well. So far all the bottles are fine with the exception of one.

I'm using a boston round bottle for lotion and I've noticed that the labels pull away from the bottle when you squeeze it a bit. Any ideas on fixing that?

[LaurieF]

I use 2 labels. My ingrediant label is a very small label I just put on the bottom part to bottle. And the only thing that makes them truly waterproof is a laser jet printer. Otherwise you have to spray and it still doesn't work for me.

[Tall Blonde]

I use 1 label, but it wraps all the way around the bottle, so the ingredients and other necessary info appear in the back. I was doing 2 labels before, but it was too time consuming for me.

[Laura]

2 labels here....the back label has directions for use and cautions, ingredients and contact info.

[jwahlton]

One label here. This one of my wholesale clients