WHERE TO START… RESOURCES & GUIDES
When you start on the journey of creating your cosmetic products you will, unfortunately, come across a good deal of misinformation. To be successful you will need to research, study and analysis your products and formulations constantly to be up…
Making Natural Cosmetics and Formulating Products
Let me start with a warning, IT’S ADDICTIVE !! once you start this Exciting journey you going to want to make and replace everything in your home. You will look at products differently and read all the ingredients on the…
DIY Lash and Brow Serum
This combination makes a good brow and lash serum due to the properties of the ingredients: Overall, this blend combines moisturizing, nourishing, and soothing ingredients that can support the health and appearance of brows and lashes. However, as with any…
Sulphate free shampoo with sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
SHAMPOO FORMULATION with Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS:This is a Sulphate free shampoo with natural surfactants. It is a clear shampoo; you can add colour or use a fragrance with transparent colour for more clear (similar to water) shampoo.•…
A quick guide to Cosmetic Preservatives
What is a Preservative? A preservative is an ingredient that protects the products from going bad or being contaminated. It increases the shelf life of the product. Why are preservatives needed?Preservatives are absolutely necessary to prevent bacterial growth and mold.…
Hair-repairing & Moisture-boosting HAIR BUTTER
Hair Butter Formulation HEAT PHASE COOL DOWN PHASE Method1: Measure out your heated phase ingredients in a heat proof container.2: Using either a bain-marie or double boiler, gently melt your ingredients, stirring occasionally until completely liquid.Remove off the heat and…
Moisture-boosting, sealing & detangling Hair Cream formulation.
Hair cream can be applied to both wet or dry hair and can be used before or after heat styling for added moisture. WATER PHASE OIL PHASE COOL DOWN METHOD1: Measure out your water phase ingredients in a glass beaker…
OAT BALM TO MILK CLEANSER
Qat-scented cleansing balm gently removes eye makeup & cleanses the skin. Heated phase9.45g | 31.5% sweet almond oil3g | 10% coco-caprylate or Hemisqualane3g | 10% castor oil3g | 10% Olivem10003.9g | 13% cetyl alcohol3g | 10% colloidal oatmeal (ultra-fine oat…
Solubilizer – Mist, Sprays, Toners & Bath Oils
When something is soluble it means it is able to be dissolved in water. For example, sugar is soluble in water. When you add sugar to water and stir, it quickly dissolves and you end up with a sweet glass…
BASIC cream formulation
A basic formulation can be the foundation of an incredible anti-aging, pigmentation, or acne cream. PHASE INGREDIENT % PERCENTAGE A WATER 77 B EMULSIFIER -BEAUTYDERM 8 B COCONUT OIL 4 B SUNFLOWER OIL 4 B KALAHARI MELON SEED 4.5 C…
Formulating with Hemisqualane
Silky Hair Serum 3g | 12% BTMS-25 0.5g | 2% cetyl alcohol 11.25g | 45% Rosehip oil 10g | 40% Hemisqualane 0.125g | 0.5% Vitamin E 0.125g | 0.5% essential oil(s) of choice Prepare a water bath by bringing about…
