Candles & Skincare

Candles

Header product — groups varieties. Log sales here for quick entry, or against a specific variety for finer tracking.

Soy wax candle

Beeswax candle

Coconut wax candle

Scented candle

Pillar candle

Tealights (set)

Wax melts

Header product — groups varieties.

Wax melt discs

Wax melt bars

Skincare

Header product — groups varieties.

Body butter

Lip balm

Hand cream

Face serum

Body scrub

Bath salts

Soap bars

Room sprays

Reed diffusers

Gift sets

Candle and skincare bundle.

Soy wax flakes

Beeswax (cosmetic grade)

Coconut wax

Fragrance oils (various scents)

Essential oils (lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, rose)

Candle wicks (cotton — various sizes)

Candle dye / colour blocks

Shea butter

Cocoa butter

Coconut oil

Jojoba oil

Almond oil

Tree nut allergen — must be declared on all products containing almond oil.

Rosehip oil

Vitamin E oil

Glycerin

Distilled water

Emulsifying wax

Preservative (broad spectrum)

Optiphen or similar — essential for water-containing skincare products.

Sugar (for body scrubs)

Dead Sea salt / Epsom salt

For bath salts.

Sodium hydroxide / lye

For cold process soap only. Dangerous — must handle with full safety equipment. Store securely.

Melt and pour soap base

If not making cold process soap — remove if using cold process.

Colourants (cosmetic grade mica)

Double boiler / wax melter

Thermometer (wax and cosmetic)

Accurate temperature control is critical for candles and emulsified skincare.

Candle pouring jug

Wick centring tools

Mixing bowls (stainless steel)

Dedicated cosmetic use — do not use for food.

Stick blender / hand mixer

Digital scales (precision)

Accurate to 0.1g for fragrance and preservative measurements.

pH strips

For testing cold process soap — must be below pH 10 before selling.

Safety equipment (gloves, goggles)

Mandatory for lye handling in cold process soap.

Display stands and tiered shelving

Trestle tables

Gazebo/marquee

Cash float/till

Market stall setup / candle and skincare stall

Glass jars (candles — various sizes)

Candle lids

Tins (for candles and balms)

Pump bottles (for creams and serums)

Dropper bottles (for serums and oils)

Lip balm tubes

Cellophane bags

Kraft paper bags

Ingredient and INCI labels

INCI ingredient names are mandatory on all skincare products sold in Australia.

Branded stickers / labels

Tissue paper and ribbon

Australian Consumer Law compliance

Products must be safe for their intended use and accurately described.

Cosmetic labelling compliance

INCI ingredient names are mandatory on all skincare products — required under Australian cosmetics regulations. Ingredients listed in descending order of concentration.

Allergen declaration

Almond oil is a tree nut allergen. Fragrance allergens must be declared. Check all ingredients for potential allergens.

Public Liability Insurance

Product Liability Insurance

Critical for skincare and cosmetics — covers harm caused by the product itself. Do not trade without it.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

For lye/sodium hydroxide and fragrance oils — must be on hand at all times.

Soap pH compliance

Cold process soap must be fully cured (minimum 4-6 weeks) and pH tested before selling. pH above 10 can cause burns.

Market stall fee

Fuel — travel