I just returned from the 2011 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Annual Conference in Miami. It was terrific! This year I went as a speaker and a vendor, and had time to enjoy some of the other speakers and presenters. I loved seeing Barbara Corcoran and had the privilege of having breakfast with her and several of the HSMG directors. Barbara is a fascinating woman, very well-spoken and quite kind.

My Half-Day seminar on Labeling was attended by about 20 people and I believe they all got a good overview and some hands-on experience reviewing and creating labels. All the information covered included in my book Soap and Cosmetic Labeling (except the many anecdotes I have collected over the years about labeling).

Which brings me to the point of this post — drug claims. Many people asked me about what constitutes a “drug claim” and asked me to look at the claims on their labels. Since I’ve come home, I’ve had a few more questions … so here is more information on how a cosmetic can become a drug.

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