Can you send lip balm in the mail?

Here’s a quick little cheat sheet: Lipstick, foundation, powder, etc – anything weighing less than 1 pound can go through First Class Package Service. Anything weighing more than 1 pound that can fit in a Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box should ship with that service.

How do you keep lip balm from melting when shipping?

We use frozen gel ice packs and wrap the items in insulated reflective bubble wrap. Expensive, so we up shipping charges during hot months. I’d bet your chocolates cost more than the OP’s lip balm. Try putting some dry ice in the packaging.

Can I mail liquids?

Rules for USPS Nonflammable liquids and nonhazardous liquids can be sent via USPS, if sealed inside a waterproof container. A recently proposed rule change states that mailers must mark the outer container of a mailpiece containing liquid to indicate the nature of the contents, and include orientation arrows.

What liquids can you ship USPS?

USPS allows shipping of non-hazardous liquids, as long as they are in sealed containers with all contents clearly labeled. If you want to ship over 4 oz. of liquid, you must use insulating materials, triple-pack your boxes and use tightly sealed containers like shipping glass bottles.

How do you keep hair from melting butter when shipping?

Shipping Body Butter. Keep the body butter cold until it’s time to ship. To give yourself the most time before your body butter melts, place them in the fridge until it’s time to package them up. If you have the space, you can even put the packages in your fridge until you have to send them out.

How do you ship shea butter without it melting?

During hot weather, we do our best to protect our products from melting in transit.

1. We check every product before it is packed for shipping.
2. We wrap our delicate products in bubble wrap or another padding to add another layer of insulation.

Does soap melt when shipped?

For hard soaps, I’ve sent them wrapped in paper labels, some bubblewrap for protection and then a box or kraft paper. Yes, this can be an issue especially for melt and pour soaps. They can lose their shape a bit in transit if the heat is really high.

How do you ship wax without melting it?

Use bubble wrap in an appropriately sized box to prevent the candle from shifting too much during transit — too much movement could crack the wax, break the glass, or dent the tin. If you’re shipping loose candles, additional precautions are necessary.

How do you ship handmade items?

3 Tips for Shipping Your Craft Business Products

1. 1) Ship your items in the smallest possible package without cramming them.
2. 2) Make sure your packaging is sturdy.
3. 3) Use bubble wrap, packing peanuts, newspaper, or some other type of packaging to protect fragile items.