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Embarking on the journey to create your own skincare brand can be both exciting and overwhelming. This comprehensive four-part guide will walk you through every phase of starting a skincare...
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The Complete Guide to Preservatives in DIY Skincare
Of all the formulation decisions you will make, choosing and correctly using a preservative system is the most important one for safety. An unpreserved or...
Rosehip Oil: The Complete Formulator's Guide (Fatty Acids, Usage Rates, Recipes & More)
Few carrier oils have earned the kind of sustained, global attention that rosehip oil has. It sits at the intersection of two powerful consumer trends...
Understanding Emulsifiers: How to Make Stable Lotions and Creams
If you have ever tried to mix oil and water together, you already understand the fundamental problem that emulsifiers solve. Shake them in a bottle...
Shea Butter vs. Mango Butter vs. Cocoa Butter: Which One Is Right for Your Formulation?
Walk into any DIY skincare supply store — or browse a well-stocked online range — and you will find an entire shelf dedicated to cosmetic...
The Ultimate Guide to Carrier Oils for DIY Skincare: What Every Formulator Needs to Know
Discover everything you need to know about carrier oils for skincare — from fatty acid profiles and comedogenic ratings to choosing the right oil for...
5 Ways to Use Cocoa Butter in Your Skincare Routine
Ingredient Guide | Carrier Oils & Butters | The Skin Science Company 5 Ways to Use Cocoa Butter in Your Skincare Routine (and Formulations) Cocoa...