Ingredients That Can Help Even out Your Skin Nowadays, accessing raw materials for the production of your very own skincare product has never been easier. As highlighted in one of our posts ‘Formulate Like A Pro’, these days, you just
Human skin is the largest organ in the human body. The skin’s primary function is to provide a protective barrier against environmental insults, such as heat, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, infection, injury, and water loss. Aging of human skin can be
What is the Comedogenic Scale The comedogenic scale is a five-point scale that tells you how comedogenic that ingredient is. An oil that has a comedogenic rating of 0 is widely believed to be non-comedogenic and will not clog your
Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress Day to day events, such as money woes, traffic jams, job worries, or relationship problems contribute to the buildup of stress. This will lead to anxiety and depression as well as many other health problems
Blending techniques for butters & oils There are many ingredients to choose from, so it is essential to know how to blend the ingredients in a way that preserves their skin-nourishing properties. Butters and oils are the base or foundation
A gel scrub contains exfoliating particles that are suspended in the gel. When making gel scrub, the gum is the gelling agent that will turn the mixture of hydrosols, distilled water, and botanical extracts/essential oils into a lovely gel. By
The formula in this post is working on Sucragel CF – INCI is Glycerin (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Aqua (and) Sucrose Laurate. It is both an emulsifier and a thickener. Sucragel is an easy-to-use liquid natural oil thickening agent and cold process
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Dry skin is often flaky, itchy, and rough, giving you an unattractive ashy complexion. It also increases your risk of dry complications such as eczematous dermatitis and secondary bacterial infections. Dry skin is also prone to lines and wrinkles, as
The immune system is made up of cells and organs that protect your body from outside invaders such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites (types of germs) that can cause infections and diseases. When it functions well, it fights off
Winter is tough on your skin, whether you are in subzero temperatures or even just experiencing a cold chill. That being said, it is impossible to hibernate until the spring, so at some point, you are going to have to
THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST Packing a bag for travel can seem like a massive task. Whether you are a seasoned traveller or is your first business trip or vacation, it is always helpful to have a travel packing checklist
In Lightweight Rose Geranium Foaming Hand Wash, I chose Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside and Cocamidopropyl Betaine as the surfactants. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a cationic surfactant. It is a highly effective solubilizing agent for essential oils, but I will be using Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Use Essential Oils to Elevate Your Yoga Practice Aromatherapy and yoga are both ancient healing practices focused on physical, mental, and spiritual health. They have developed in close connection for thousand years and historically have been used in tandem to
Natural Cleaning Recipes For Home More people are looking to find greener, eco-friendly alternatives to commercial cleaners to achieve the same clean results that are effective and leave a pleasant smell. Natural cleaners and green cleaning products are materials and