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A Formulator’s Guide to Ingredient Compatibility: Solubility, Charge, Polarity and pH Explained

A Formulator’s Guide to Ingredient Compatibility: Solubility, Charge, Polarity and pH Explained

A Formulator’s Guide to Ingredient Compatibility: Solubility, Charge, Polarity and pH Explained

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Nov 19, 20254 min read

How to Stop Emulsions Separating: The Science Behind Creating Stable Emulsions

How to Stop Emulsions Separating: The Science Behind Creating Stable Emulsions

How to Stop Emulsions Separating: The Science Behind Creating Stable Emulsions

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Nov 11, 20256 min read

What is a chelating agent and why is it used in cosmetic formulation

What is a chelating agent and why is it used in cosmetic formulation

What is a chelating agent and why is it used in cosmetic formulation

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Aug 19, 20243 min read

Synthetic vs natural mica powder: the differences and benefits

Synthetic vs natural mica powder: the differences and benefits

Synthetic vs natural mica powder: the differences and benefits

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Jun 25, 20245 min read

Preservatives: natural and synthetic preservatives and how to use them

Preservatives: natural and synthetic preservatives and how to use them

Preservatives: natural and synthetic preservatives and how to use them

Ashleigh Elizabeth

May 17, 20244 min read

What does comedogenic mean and how is it relevant to cosmetic formulation

What does comedogenic mean and how is it relevant to cosmetic formulation

What does comedogenic mean and how is it relevant to cosmetic formulation

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Apr 29, 20244 min read

What are the legal requirements to start a cosmetic brand in the USA

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Apr 22, 20246 min read

How to layer skin care - skin care routine and skin care do’s and dont’s

How to layer skin care - skin care routine and skin care do’s and dont’s

How to layer skin care - skin care routine and skin care do’s and dont’s

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Apr 15, 20245 min read

The science behind how conditioners work

The science behind how conditioners work

The science behind how conditioners work

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Apr 8, 20244 min read

What are surfactants and why are they used in cosmetics

What are surfactants and why are they used in cosmetics

What are surfactants and why are they used in cosmetics

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Apr 1, 20245 min read

Preservatives in cosmetic formulation: How to use them safely and properly

Preservatives in cosmetic formulation: How to use them safely and properly

Preservatives in cosmetic formulation: How to use them safely and properly

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Mar 26, 20246 min read

Sunscreen and sun damage: Everything you need to know

Sunscreen and sun damage: Everything you need to know

Sunscreen and sun damage: Everything you need to know

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Mar 19, 20247 min read

DIY Coffee Massage Bar: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

DIY Coffee Massage Bar: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

DIY Coffee Massage Bar: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Feb 28, 20243 min read

What is a rheology modifier and why is it used in cosmetics?

What is a rheology modifier and why is it used in cosmetics?

What is a rheology modifier and why is it used in cosmetics?

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Feb 20, 20244 min read

DIY Lavender Body Butter: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

DIY Lavender Body Butter: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

DIY Lavender Body Butter: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Feb 19, 20243 min read

How to make pH adjusters for cosmetic products

How to make pH adjusters for cosmetic products

How to make pH adjusters for cosmetic products

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Feb 11, 20243 min read

DIY Citrus Sunset Cleansing Balm: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

DIY Citrus Sunset Cleansing Balm: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

DIY Citrus Sunset Cleansing Balm: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Feb 6, 20244 min read

DIY Blue Tansy Cleansing Balm: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

DIY Blue Tansy Cleansing Balm: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

DIY Blue Tansy Cleansing Balm: Full recipe, video tutorial and ingredient breakdown

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Feb 1, 20244 min read

How to prevent body butters from melting in hot temperatures

How to prevent body butters from melting in hot temperatures

How to prevent body butters from melting in hot temperatures

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Jan 29, 20245 min read

How to effectively sanitise cosmetic packaging (bottles, containers and jars)

How to effectively sanitise cosmetic packaging (bottles, containers and jars)

How to effectively sanitise cosmetic packaging (bottles, containers and jars)

Ashleigh Elizabeth

Dec 7, 20234 min read

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