General Disclaimer

Last updated: April 2026

Information only

All content on Batch and Bubble — including recipes, formulation guides, ingredient information, tutorials, and product recommendations — is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Batch and Bubble is not staffed by cosmetic chemists, dermatologists, toxicologists, or medical professionals. Nothing on this Site should be taken as professional advice of any kind.

Recipe and formulation disclaimer

DIY personal care formulation is a practical skill that carries real risks if approached carelessly. Recipes published on this Site have been tested by us personally under our own conditions, with our own equipment and ingredients. Your results may differ based on:

  • The brand, grade, and source of your ingredients
  • Your water quality and local climate
  • Your equipment, moulds, and workspace temperature
  • Your technique and experience level
  • Skin sensitivities specific to you or the person the product is intended for

We make no guarantee that any recipe will perform identically for you, and we accept no liability for outcomes that differ from those described.

Safety disclaimer

Some recipes on this Site involve hazardous materials, including sodium hydroxide (lye), potassium hydroxide, high-concentration essential oils, and chemical preservatives. These ingredients can cause serious injury if mishandled.

By following any recipe on this Site you confirm that:

  • You have researched the safe handling requirements for every ingredient involved
  • You are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
  • You are working in a suitable, well-ventilated environment
  • You accept full personal responsibility for your safety and the safety of others in your workspace

Do not attempt lye-based recipes without first reading current, authoritative guidance on lye safety from a qualified source.

If you are pregnant, have sensitive skin, or are making products for children or vulnerable individuals, consult a qualified cosmetic chemist before proceeding.

Patch testing

All finished products — even those made to published recipes — should be patch tested on a small area of skin and left for 24–48 hours before full use. Allergic reactions and sensitivities vary between individuals and cannot be predicted from ingredient lists alone.

Accuracy and currency of information

We take care to ensure our content is accurate at the time of publication. However:

  • Ingredient safety data and regulatory guidance changes over time
  • Supplier formulations occasionally change without notice
  • Lye calculators and saponification values are approximations and should be verified

Always cross-check critical values — particularly lye concentrations and preservative usage rates — against current technical references before use.

Third-party products and links

Where we link to or mention third-party products, suppliers, or tools, we are not endorsing those businesses or guaranteeing the quality of their products. We have no control over third-party product formulations, labelling accuracy, or customer service. Always read product safety data sheets (SDS) for any ingredient you purchase.

Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in this Disclaimer limits or excludes any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)).

Contact

If you have a question about anything covered in this Disclaimer, or want to flag an error in any of our content, please contact us at: batchandbubble@gmail.com