Before You Sell Your First Jar

If you’re planning to sell lip balm, body butter, scrubs, or soap in the United States, this book explains what actually applies to you — clearly and calmly.

Most new skincare makers assume that “small handmade” means less regulation. Others believe FDA approval is required before launching.

Neither is true.

Cosmetics are regulated. But the requirements are not as overwhelming as they seem.

In this structured starter guide, you’ll learn:

• What legally counts as a cosmetic (and what doesn’t)

• What changed in 2022 under federal law

• The five operational requirements that matter most

• How labeling actually works

• What basic documentation protects you

• What you do not need (yet)

This is not a legal textbook.

It’s a clear, practical foundation designed for pre-launch skincare founders who want to start correctly — without panic and without overbuilding.

By the end, you’ll understand what applies to your business and how to move forward with structure and confidence.