Emulsifiers— How Do They Work? What the heck are emulsifiers, and why are they necessary? Oil and water want to hang out together as much as the headbangers and preppies did back in my day, so if we want to make a lotion, we need to create optimal conditions to…
The Benefits of Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is one of the most commonly used botanicals in both commercial and handmade products as it has such great properties for skin and hair. It acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant while it hydrates, speeds up wound and burn healing, brightens, soothes…
Tips for Formulating: Emulsified Sugar Scrubs Emulsified sugar scrubs are gentle exfoliating products that slough off dead skin to reveal soft and supple skin. Oils, butters, stearic acid and emulsifying wax are first melted on low heat until all ingredients are liquid. Next the liquid is stirred and cooled to…
Moisturizing Hair Cream Recipe Water Phase 183g Distilled Water 12g Glycerine 2g Colloidal Oatmeal Oil Phase 25g Avocado Butter 5g Olive Oil 5g Coconut Oil 5g Jojoba Oil 13g Emulsifying Wax Cool Down 1.25g Germall Preservative 2g Vitamin E Oil (Antioxidant) Essential Oils for fragrance (Optional) Method Measure out your…
Soothing Facial Oil Recipe Directions: NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron, workspace and sanitized equipment Measure 2 oz Rose Hip Oil. Measure 2 oz Aloe Vera Oil Add 15…
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