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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What are glycols? Glycols are are used abundantly in the personal care industry, foods, and medicines. Glycols have been around for a long time, propylene glycol for over 100 years. ...

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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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  Skin Penetration Enhancers What is a skin penetration enhancer? Penetration enhancers (PEs) have been studied intensely and used for decades in the cosmetic industry. For instance, they are used ...

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What is INCI? The INCI Guide ...

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Emulsifiers stabilize emulsions such as lotions, creams, and conditioner.   Emulsifiers What is an emulsifier? It is type of surfactant. Emulsifiers are a compound* that stabilizes emulsions and keeps water ...

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  Plant Keratin for Hair Strength Strength and elasticity are two very important qualities of healthy hair. Plant keratin is a superb ingredient to use in hair care products to ...

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Become a Cosmetic Formulator. Learn this trade. Why Become a Cosmetic FormulatorAre you interested in making natural skin, body or hair care products? Either for yourself or others? Are you ...

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