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seabalance by carbonwave seaweed based natural emulsifier

Exploring SeaBalance, a new natural cold process emulsifier

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:March 24, 2023
Post category:lotion, cream, moisturizer
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SeaBalance 2000 from CarbonWave is a new COSMOS approved, natural, cold-process emulsifier derived from sargassum seaweed. (INCI name: Sargassum Fluitans/Natans Extract (and) Xanthan Gum (and) Pentylene Glycol). Above is our second…

solid lotion recipe

Make a lotion bar which doubles up as a conditioner bar

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:February 16, 2023
Post category:Conditioner lotion, cream, moisturizer
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Sustainable, solid cosmetics are trending. Our natural, moisturizing lotion bar recipe is easy to make. To make your own, add more emulsifier, butter and thickener in place of water. For…

reverse engineering

Let’s Dupe L’Occitane’s Ultra Thirst-Quenching Gel

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:April 2, 2022
Post category:Cosmetic Formulation lotion, cream, moisturizer
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To understand the process of how to reverse engineer a cosmetic product, check out the two YouTube videos below which we created with Christine Hwang, Annalisa Branca @skinperspective and Alex…

Let’s Dupe: Eve Lom Intense Hydration Serum

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:March 27, 2020
Post category:Cosmetic Formulation lotion, cream, moisturizer treatments and balms
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Formulations don't have to be complex. This one is super simple and a breeze to dupe. Cold process, no oil phase, and all ingredients are easy to get hold of…

Adjusting Emulsion Viscosity

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:March 25, 2020
Post category:Cosmetic Formulation lotion, cream, moisturizer
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How to make your emulsion thicker or thinner. First analyze your formula to see what ingredients are contributing to viscosity. This is usually the emulsifier blend, gums/polymers and any fatty…

TEGO® Care PS – Natural Emulsifier

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:March 24, 2020
Post category:lotion, cream, moisturizer
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TEGO® Care PS from Evonik (INCI: Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate) is a popular DIY natural emulsifier in Europe, especially amongst German DIY formulators, where it is known by the name of…

Xanthan gum

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:March 18, 2020
Post category:lotion, cream, moisturizer
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0.2-0.3% xanthan gum is a common ingredient in my emulsions. I use this natural polymer mainly as a stabiliser. Xanthan, with it's shear thinning, and high low-shear viscosity, is able…

Fatty Alcohols: Cetyl Alcohol & Cetearyl Alcohol

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:March 15, 2020
Post category:lotion, cream, moisturizer
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Want to make your emulsion thicker, more creamy and stable? Just add 1-2% of either: cetyl alcohol (cetanol (1-hexadecanol C16)); stearyl alcohol (1-octadecanol C18); or cetostearyl alcohol (blend of C16…

How to Formulate Like a Pro

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:February 22, 2018
Post category:lotion, cream, moisturizer Preservative resources

How to formulate like a pro! Jane is responsible for teaching skincare and haircare formulation at a UK University's Cosmetic Science Degree. Below are Jane's top tips and tricks to…

Learn to Make Natural Lotion, Cream, Moisturiser & Body Butter

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:February 9, 2018
Post category:lotion, cream, moisturizer

Scroll down for our Lotion tutorial but if you would like to make other products, sign up to our Free, online formulation course from Chemists Corner, Swiftcraftymonkey and Making Skincare…