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carrier oils for skincare how to choose the right oil for yourskin type

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Formulas, Ingredient Guide, Ingredient Spotlight

Carrier Oils in Skincare: How to Choose the Right Oil for Your Skin

Carrier oils are one of the most important ingredients in skincare formulations. They provide moisture, deliver nutrients to the skin, and form the base of many DIY products […]

March 28, 2021January 20, 2023Ingredient Guide, Ingredient Spotlight, Melt and Pour Soap, Soap

Soap Sweating or Glycerin Dew

Anyone who has worked with melt and pour soap has most likely seen their soap sweating or glycerin dew. You just might not have known at the time […]

April 11, 2020November 29, 2023Ingredient Spotlight

Coconut Oil

Discover the versatility of Coconut Oil, extracted from coconut seeds or meat, in various skincare and hair care products. While it’s a fantastic ingredient for cold process soaps, […]

April 8, 2020April 11, 2020Ingredient Spotlight

Shea Butter

If you are looking for a butter to soothe and hydrate your skin, shea butter is for you. It is packed with skin loving vitamins, minerals and fatty […]

April 8, 2020April 9, 2021Ingredient Spotlight

Olive Oil

One of the great things about olive oil is that it does not leave your skin feeling super greasy. It’s the perfect oil for moisturizing, massages and cleansing. […]

April 4, 2020April 8, 2020Ingredient Spotlight

Jojoba Oil

One of the most interesting things about jojoba oil is that it is not technically an oil, it is a liquid wax ester. That closely resembles the sebum […]