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BTMS 50 or Cetyl Alcohol – which to use in lotions?
-BTMS 50 (behentrimonium methosulfate (and) cetyl alcohol (and) butylene glycol) and Cetyl Alcohol (hexadecan-1-ol and palmityl alcohol) both act as…
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Chelating Agents – Do you need one in your formulation?
-Chelating agents, also known as chelants or chelators, are ingredients that work in conjunction with preservatives, to keep a formulation…
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Formulating Cosmetics with ECOGEL
-Simply put, Ecogel is an emulsifier. It is often used to stabilize formulations such as creams. It is a versatile…
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Formulating Cosmetics with Niacinamide: A Guide
-Niacinamide is the active form of vitamin B3. It serves multi-purpose benefits in skincare including as a potent conditioning ingredient…
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9 essential equipment for your new cosmetics laboratory
-Whether the intent is to have a rented office for a formulation cosmetics laboratory or convert a part of your…
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Skin care basics – Oily Skin.
-We have come across many people who say that they wake up most mornings to oil stained pillows. They also…
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Why does your skin feel too dry?
-There are several reasons why people have dry skin. For some, it is a genetic thing while it is an…
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Skin Exfoliation
-Exfoliation is the removal of dead cells from the skin using exfoliants. WHAT ARE EXFOLIANTS? Exfoliants are cosmetic products that…
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MAKING COSMETICS FROM HOME KITCHEN
-“Can I make my cosmetics from my kitchen?” This has been one major question in the DIY community. Can you…
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Preservatives in Cosmetics – 10 Questions Answered
-This topic has been of concern to me as I have spent so much time (and money) researching and testing…
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