Chamomile has deep roots in traditional medicine and house remedies for various internal and external problems. Long before commercial shampoos and conditioners were available our great grand mothers used a chamomile rinse to add shine and brightness to their…

Replay of the live masterclass on July 25th In this masterclass we will discuss factors affecting the emulsion stability and how you can avoid frustration and waste of material by creating stable emulsionsTopics:Emulsion typesFactors affecting the stabil…

INCI: Polyglyceryl-4-oleate/ PG-4-OCAS number: 71012-10-7 / 9007-48-1HLB: 4-6This is a palm-free and vegan emulsifier based on olive and sunflower oil. With an HLB between 4-6, it is a W/O emulsifier that could be processed both cold and hot. It's extrao…

INCI-EU: Copaífera Officinalis ResinCAS# 8001-61-4EINECS# 232-288-0EC-No: 232-288-0This
is the resin derived from the living tree (not the essential oil). The
resin does not contain any fatty acids. It contains 30-60% Beta-
caryophyllene which is a se…

I love spray lotion specially in summer when you don't want to apply thick creams on your skin.

Spray lotions are not necessarily low fat. They are just lower in viscosity and make the impression of being very light.

This is not exactly a KISS formulation…

Skin aging has long been considered a purely cosmetic problem. However, as life expectancy increases, skin aging is taking on a functional dimension that goes beyond cosmetics and appearance. Prevent...

This is a very simple but awesome formulation. We have created something similar many moons ago and we jazzed it up in this formulation.
The beautiful color comes from our green tea wax.

The procedure is rather straightforward.

You melt phase A around 50…

Biotechnology's ties to beauty are growing—and that's not expected to change. Still, brands shouldn't skip other key brand-building assets.

This is an old formulation that we have jazzed up and improved recently.

This is an oil-to-milk cleanser with seboregulative properties based on Sapogel Q. According to our customers who have been using this formulation it works magic on acne prone skin.…

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The rise of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube bred a new form of advertising—dominated by influencers—that is more visual, engaging, seemingly organic and influential in a consumer’s beauty decisions. Here's what that means for brands.