Manufacturing in the USA There are reasons MONAS buys as much American product as it can, manufactures all their 250 plus formulas in the United States, and tests every single raw material that enters the factory. In fact, the ingredients are in quarantine until our lab tests prove they are exactly what [...]
How to choose componentry for your product line So, you have an idea for a line of products, or you may even have the formulas completed. One of the biggest questions you have facing you is, “What is going to be my componentry?” In the cosmetic world, componentry equates to what you [...]
Sore Muscles We’ve all been there. A tough work out. A sore neck or back (or both!) after sleeping in an awkward position. Legs that ache after walking all day at a theme park. Sore muscles adversely affect everybody at one point or the other. In my youth, it was usually the [...]
CBD Oil Benefits and Remedies Unless you have been living in a cave the last few years, you probably have heard about CBD Oil. Cannabidiol is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments and is one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana [...]
What type of fragrance is best for my product? During the last 28 years, MONAS LABS has customized thousands of fragrances for clients all over the world. And, in all kinds of products … oil, lotion, cream, butter, shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, etc. At MONAS LABS, we prefer to utilize essential [...]
Personal Care Products Safety Act Would you believe that for more than 80 years there has been no new legislation by Congress to regulate cosmetic ingredients in personal care products? That despite the fact there have been thousands of new raw materials and formulas have changed immensely since 1939! No one will [...]
Private Label or Private Branding? Congratulations! You have decided to promote your brand by offering formulas with your decoration. Or, maybe you have a great idea that could revolutionize skincare! A special ingredient or a product that answers the needs for a problem (with hair or skin). Maybe you already have distribution set [...]
Distribution If location, location, location is the key to real estate, then distribution, distribution, distribution is the key to the skincare business. We have scores of would-be entrepreneurs who visit us every year and want to start a business. Sometimes they have a unique formula (already made usually in their kitchens), or [...]
Getting Started With the heightened awareness of how topical products are beneficial, many would-be entrepreneurs are contemplating / planning /wising to get a foothold in the market. But, how do you get started? We have about 50-60 people per year visit our MONAS’ offices or communicate through our web site from all [...]
Features and Benefits of CBD Oil It’s all the rage and understandably so. One of the most frequent inquiries coming in on our MONAS Labs web site pertains to CBD oil. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is a product that’s derived from cannabis. It’s a type of cannabinoid, which are the chemicals naturally found [...]
