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Category: Jargon Explained

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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, including the cosmetics and skin care […]

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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 exfoliate regularly. However, these exfoliants come […]

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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 balanced pH for our skin is […]

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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, in conjunction with one another. This […]

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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 for you, this decoding cosmetic labels […]

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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 together? Emulsions! This is where our […]

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