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March 26, 2023March 4, 2023Formulas, Getting Started, Jargon Explained

How Do You Determine The Shelf Life of Homemade Cosmetics

The question that I am asked most often is How Do You Determine The Shelf Life of Homemade Cosmetics. Nothing lasts forever, […]

Exfoliating Explained
May 14, 2020April 9, 2021Getting Started, Jargon Explained

Exfoliating: Everything You Need To Know About Physical Exfoliating & Selecting The Best Exfoliator

One of the most skipped things in personal care, is exfoliating. In order to have even, healthy skin it is important to […]

PH Level and How To Make Products With A Balanced PH Level
May 5, 2020January 22, 2023Jargon Explained

How To Make Products With A Balanced PH Level

When making skin care products, you want to ensure that you are making a product that has a balanced pH level. The […]

Surfactants Explained
April 13, 2020April 9, 2021Jargon Explained

Surfactants Explained

The many roles surfactants play in cosmetics, can be quite confusing. They are used for a variety of different reasons and often, […]

Understanding and Decoding Cosmetic Labels
April 4, 2020April 5, 2020Jargon Explained

Understanding and Decoding Cosmetic Labels

Whether you are looking to decode a label to try to make a copycat formula or trying to find the best product […]

Emulsions Explained
March 30, 2020March 19, 2021Getting Started, Ingredient Spotlight, Jargon Explained

Emulsions – What Are They and How Do They Work?

We all know that oil and water don’t mix, because they are immiscible. So, how do we get immiscible ingredients to stay […]

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