Montanov® 82 vs. Montanov® 68: Which Natural Emulsifier Should You Choose? What Are Montanov® Emulsifiers? Montanov emulsifiers are derived from plant-based fatty alcohols and sugars. They form lamellar liquid crystal ...
The Flowers and Aromas of Hawaiʻi: Beauty, Meaning, and the Spirit of Aloha When many people think of Hawaiʻi, they imagine warm trade winds carrying the fragrance of tropical flowers ...
Adaptogens: Nature’s Restorative Herbs for Balance, Skin, and Hair Adaptogens are extraordinary herbs and botanicals that help the body adapt to stress, restore balance, and support overall well-being. They’ve been ...
Calendula from Joan Morais’ Garden Calendula for Skin Care: A Skin-Loving Herb Calendula (Calendula officinalis) (pronounced ka-len-jew-la) is one of my favorite herbs to share in class and an herb ...
Fatty Acid Chains in Skin and Hair Care Formulations When it comes to natural oils and butters used in cosmetic formulation, one of the most important aspects to understand is ...
Fatty Acids Fatty acids are the building blocks of many plant oils, butters, and waxes. They are crucial not only in nutrition but also in topical cosmetic formulations, where they ...
Gem Essences in Skin and Hair Care GEM ESSENCES With over two decades of experience working with gem and flower essences as a cosmetic formulator, I have incorporated these subtle ...
Flower Essences in Skin and Hair Care FLOWER ESSENCES “Food nourishes the body, but flowers heal the soul.” -old proverb With over two decades of experience working with gem and ...