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Skincare Formulation

How to Formulate Natural Water-in-Oil (W/O) Emulsions

If you’ve mastered making creams and lotions, it’s time to learn to formulate and make water-in-oil emulsions!  This rich, deeply moisturizing and iconic emulsion type

Using Dip Slides for Preliminary Cosmetic Preservative Testing

You’ve formulated your natural skincare products and you need to have them professionally tested to see how well it is preserved against microbial growth. But

Formulating with Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) in Natural Skincare

Excitingly, there is a cutting-edge ingredient on the skincare market that’s causing quite a stir. You may have heard the buzzwords ‘polyhydroxy acids’ or ‘PHAs’.

How to Make Your Own Natural Emulsion-based Clay Face Masks

Take your face mask formulation skills to the next level by formulating creamy, smooth face masks that are ready to apply. These are what we

How to Test the Stability of Your Natural Cosmetic Products at Home

When developing a new cosmetic product or modifying an existing one, every formulator will eventually encounter the question: Will my product remain stable over time?

Homemade Natural Cleaning Products for Your Home

Homemade natural cleaning products are used by billions of people worldwide to keep our homes clean and free from dust, dirt, odors, stains and bacteria.

An Effective Natural Alternative to Retinol? Say Hello to Phyto-Retinol!

Makeup creators have been searching for an alternative to retinol to use in natural anti-aging skincare products, and they’ve found one! It’s called phyto-retinol, and

The 5 Best Natural Hand and Nail Treatments

The market is filled with natural remedies for dry hands, natural nail care ranges and homemade hand creams. Hand washes, hand serums, hand lotions, hand

Create Natural Wash-Off and Gradual Self-Tanning Products for a Perfect Glow

For years, tan lovers have been ditching the skin-damaging sun and harmful tanning beds, in favor of a safer route to a glowing tan. Homemade

The Benefits of Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) for Skin

The benefits of centella asiatica also for skin (also known as gotu kola) have been known for generations. Centella asiatica skincare products have been available

Pricing Your Natural Beauty Products for Profit: How to Calculate the Perfect Product Selling Price

The decision on how to price your beauty product is a tough one. You’ve spent your precious time, effort and money perfecting your natural and

How to Create Your Own Natural and Organic Cleansing Powders

What are cleansing powders? Today, more and more facial cleanser options are available than ever before. Gels, liquids, lotions, balms, oils, milks… the choice is