Argan oil is one of those oils with an iodine value just around 100 but still very heat sensitive. This is a very interesting article about comparison of cosmetic (non-roasted) and food grade (roasted) argan oil:
https://www.arganoel360.info/docs/arganoel-antioxidativ-2.pdf
https://www.arganoel360.info/docs/arganoel-antioxidativ-2.pdf
in our latest blog post we you a systematic way to texture in an artisanal lab: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/672-How-to-test-viscosity-modifiers-in-an-artisanal-lab-guest-post.html
Read our latest blog post to learn more about Sapogel Q: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/675-Sapogel-Q-One-ingredient,-1001-possibilities.html
East coast friends:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phytochemistry-101-for-cosmetic-chemists-tickets-62517520587
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phytochemistry-101-for-cosmetic-chemists-tickets-62517520587
Eventbrite
Phytochemistry 101 for Cosmetic Chemists
This is a rapid course in Phytochemistry, which will cover the general chemistry of Natural Products from plants for skin health application. This course will be of great interest to cosmetic scientists, formulators, analytical scientists, chemists & biochemists…
Read our latest blog post for the tutorial: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/659-Green-tea-rich-hair-conditioner-and-mask.html
Watermelon seed oil is our oil of the month for Sep: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/667-Oil-of-the-month-Watermelon-seed-oil.html
phytochemicals for hair loss treatment:
this is a very long and detailed but amazing article
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12554
this is a very long and detailed but amazing article
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12554
Wiley Online Library
Can plant‐derived phytochemicals provide symptom relief for hair loss? A critical review
It is known that hair growth disorders and hair loss can cause personal distress and affect well-being. Whilst clinical conditions remain a target for medical research, current research on hair folli...
Our latest blog post is all about rice starch: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/671-Why-you-shall-consider-adding-rice-starch-to-your-formulations.html
Happy to annouce that Bakuchiol is now available in our shop: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Active-ingredients/Bakuchiol.html
Our latest blog post is a reminder of the differences between a W/O and an O/W emulsion
https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/677-Oil-in-water-vs.-water-in-oil-emulsions.html
https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/677-Oil-in-water-vs.-water-in-oil-emulsions.html