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 up either through your own brick and mortar store, online or with distributors and reps.  And, you want to build [...]

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 an innovative blend of ingredients There are many great ideas.  However, one of the first questions I ask is, “What [...]

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 walks of life.  Many have great ideas about a skincare line.  Many have a potentially proprietary ingredient or fragrance.  Some [...]

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 in marijuana plants. There is more and more information about the effects of CBD oil in topical products and overwhelmingly [...]

Clay Masks Clay masks are an ancient beauty secret and for good reason. Bentonite clay helps to remove impurities by drawing excess sebum from the skin. They also can draw toxins out of your face, and acts as a magnet to draw dirt out of pores. The result is a cleaner, smoother complexion. MONAS uses exotic clay masks from ancient mines in Brazil.  The following chart gives some features and benefits of [...]

Formulas for Soothing Sore Muscles For decades the only alternative for sore, achy muscles was a chemical-laden concoction that left you smelling potent, to say the least. At MONAS Labs we have several formulas utilizing natural extracts that are much more effective and better for your skin and total well-being. We can make gels, creams, sprays and other innovative bases with natural products that can ease muscle soreness, are anti-inflammatories, and help [...]