Formulating Cosmetics: Evaporation Evaporation is when matter changes to a vapor. This needs to be taken into consideration when heating water. Evaporation affects the viscosity of lotions, creams, moisturizer, and ...

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Natural Cosmetic Formulator Joan Morais Natural PreservativesI have been using natural preservatives effectively in my cosmetic formulations for over 15 years. Here are some common and important questions and points ...

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Previously we shared a post on hair conditioner vs hair mask here. There are several areas a formulator needs to consider when formulating a hair conditioner. There are a few ...

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Body Wash Body wash is a body cleansing liquid. It is also called shower gel. Body wash only started to become popular in 1994 in the USA. It was already ...

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Formulating Natural Mineral DeodorantNatural Mineral Deodorant can be effective when formulated with the right ingredients. Natural deodorant is different from commercial, “antiperspirant” deodorant because it does not contain aluminum salts ...

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Formulating Curl Cream or Curl Crème Curl creams help define, control, and smooth natural curls while providing a natural shine and a soft feel to hair. Curl creams help with ...

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Maceration for Herbal Alcohol Extract This maceration method will show you how to make herbal alcohol extract or tinctures in 4-6 weeks. Herbal Alcohol Extracts are tinctures. An herbal tincture is a ...

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This does not have the flat cotton pad on the top of the herb and the herb colors the alcohol. Percolation for Herbal Alcohol Extract This percolation method shows you ...

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