NATURAL GUMS & THICKENERS If you’re formulating natural haircare and skincare products,  explore these COSMOS-approved natural thickeners and gums used in clean beauty formulations for skincare and haircare, how they ...

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Natural Preservatives for Cosmetics In the world of natural and green beauty, using safe, effective preservatives is essential for product stability, performance, and consumer safety. Natural preservatives help prevent the ...

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Hyaluronic Acid (HA) We talked about the many benefits of hyaluronic acid, you can read about it here. Not all hyaluronic acid is the same. Learn the difference between high, ...

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Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a powerhouse ingredient with many benefits for both skincare and haircare formulations. It delivers deep hydration and moisture to the skin and hair, helps smooth the ...

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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 Preservatives I have been using natural preservatives effectively in my cosmetic formulations for over 15 years. Here are some common and important questions and ...

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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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