Online aromatherapy supply shop

Home users who enjoy aromatherapy, massage therapists, beauty therapists and people who make their own candles or skincare.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail prices. Larger refill sizes, starter kits and repeat orders help raise the value of each sale.

• Good knowledge of essential oils and safe use
• Product photography and writing clear descriptions
• Packing orders and keeping track of stock

• Product safety and labelling rules for essential oils, check the CLP labelling rules and what your supplier provides
• Product liability and public liability insurance
• Storing oils safely, as many are flammable and some are harmful if misused
• Avoid making medical or health claims about your products
• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to stock being stored at home

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how much stock you buy in bulk, your packaging and how you build your website. Treat this as an estimate and price your first order with wholesalers before you launch.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on your range, your marketing and how many repeat customers you build. This is revenue, not profit, so allow for stock and postage. Hours start from around 8 a week.

Check product safety and labelling rules for essential oils, including CLP labelling and what your supplier provides. Avoid medical or health claims, check product and public liability insurance, and plan safe storage, as many oils are flammable.