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 Formulator Are you interested in making natural skin, body or hair care products? Either for yourself or others? Are ...

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What is Sensitive Skin? Sensitive skin is a common skin issue. Signs come from the breakdown of your skin barrier. Some indications of sensitive skin include: redness, peeling, rough spots, ...

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