In our latest blog post we show you how to make this selfpreserving clay mask: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/683-Self-preserving,-gel-to-milk-clay-mask.html
in our latest tutorial we show you how to make this amazing carrot prebiotic moisturizer: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/684-Carrot-moisturizing-prebiotic-lotion.html
Copaiba resin and its essential oil are clinically used for their antimicrobial properties and in acne treatment. The resin is now available on our online shop:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874118331957
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874118331957
Sciencedirect
Antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects of the Copaifera reticulata oleoresin and its main diterpene acids
The oleoresin of Brazilian Copaifera reticulata is a traditional remedy used for the treatment of skin and urinary tract infections, respiratory disea…
a nice and compact history of cosmetics:
https://cosmeticsinfo.org/Ancient-history-cosmetics#cosmetics_in_ancient_world
https://cosmeticsinfo.org/Ancient-history-cosmetics#cosmetics_in_ancient_world
Friends at the east coast:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-formulating-with-naturals-tickets-71545497509
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-formulating-with-naturals-tickets-71545497509
Eventbrite
The Challenges and Opportunities of Formulating with Naturals
The Challenges and Opportunities of Formulating with Naturals
Description
The origins of the cosmetic industry can be traced back to antiquity with the Egyptians, who used leadand copper ore as makeup. Along the way, various berries and ash found their way…
Description
The origins of the cosmetic industry can be traced back to antiquity with the Egyptians, who used leadand copper ore as makeup. Along the way, various berries and ash found their way…
Prickley pear seed oil is our oil of the month for October: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/679-Oil-of-the-month-Cactus-pear-seed-oil.html
In tour latest blog post, Vania shows you how to work with Sapogel Q in an artisanal lab: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/685-How-to-work-with-Sapogel-Q-in-an-artisanal-lab.html
an interesting article about vitamin C and skin health:
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/4/58
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/4/58
MDPI
Ascorbic Acid in Skin Health
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble vitamin and a recognized antioxidant drug that is used topically in dermatology to treat and prevent the changes associated with photoaging, as well as for the treatment of hyperpigmentation. Ascorbic acid has…
in our latest blog post we've compared a few texture modifiers in a KISS emulsion: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/678-How-to-use-ordinary-ingredients-and-turn-them-to-extraordinary-products.html
Lots of theory but an amazing compact guide about emulsion stabilisation and testing:
https://www.particlesciences.com/news/technical-briefs/2011/emulsion-stability-and-testing.html
https://www.particlesciences.com/news/technical-briefs/2011/emulsion-stability-and-testing.html
Particlesciences
Biopharmaceutical Classification System - Particle Sciences
Emulsions encompass a vast number of everyday materials and products including foodstuffs, personal care items, and pharmaceuticals. Topical emulsions of both the oil-in-water(O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) types are commonly used to improve aesthetics and ease…
in our latest video, we show you the difference between a homogenizer and an overhead stirrer: https://youtu.be/TNPPtMBt9Ow
watch our latest video if you're struggling with gum dispersion: https://youtu.be/xMbR4tPN3Sw
Berry wax reduces the TEWL in lips in a single application up to two hours:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12533
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12533
Wiley Online Library
Deposition of plant lipids after single application of a lip care product determined by confocal raman spectroscopy, corneometry…
The lip water content, deposition of plant lipids after single application of a lip care product was assessed using Confocal Raman Spectroscopy, Corneometry, and transepidermal water‐loss measruement...
how did people clean their hands before soap was affordable to the folk?
A nice short history:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j30HOdWJ5gE
A nice short history:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j30HOdWJ5gE
YouTube
Soap and washing: Did they have soap in medieval times?
Jason investigates medieval soap and other techniques for cleaning your hands after a long day at work. #medieval #cleaning #ashes
Credits:
Direction, Camera, Sound, Editing Kasumi
Presenter Jason Kingsley…
Credits:
Direction, Camera, Sound, Editing Kasumi
Presenter Jason Kingsley…
in our latest blog post and video we show you how to make this powdery body caramel: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/689-Whipped-body-caramel.html