This is an ancient topic, but let's dive into it briefly anyway.Understanding Tear-Free ShampooTear-free shampoo is a specially formulated product designed to be gentle on the eyes. The term “tear-free” implies that if the shampoo gets into the ...

Let's take a quick look at the advantages and disadvantages of foaming cleanser and how they influenced decisions about sustainability, finances, and the environment. Foam is formed by the chemical reaction of three different substances: soap or...

There are many different types of cleansers available on the market: cleansing balm, cleansing milk, cleansing oil, foaming cleansers, gel-to-milk cleanser, etc. Each has its own uses, pros, and cons. Today, let’s take a look at micellar water.My fir...

This is another piece of equipment that is essential in cosmetic formulation because pH measurement is a fundamental test in every cosmetic lab. pH is measured not only in the cosmetic industry, but also in many other processes such as environmental ...

If you are wondering what GCMS is all about, here is a brief writeup. Essential oils are very complex from a chemical point of view. They are volatile, aromatic, oil soluble liquids obtained by steam distillation, or hydrodistillation of botanicals, ...

So you've never made a skincare or cosmetic product before; or you've only made a few basic items like lip balms and soaps.Let's start with the basics, and as you progress, you can think about investing in more advanced equipment.1. DI...

I have heard cases where glassware has exploded in the microwave or been shattered into pieces by an overhead stirrer and before you start making snide comments, read this first (this writeup is for those who are new to formulating). If you are a sea...

Today I am going to briefly talk about the difference between pressed and poured shampoo and conditioner bars. If you have been making solid syndet shampoo and conditioner, you know it can either be pressed or poured. The formula can be the same or s...

According to Joan Collins, " lipstick is the best cosmetic that exists."No woman can just have one lipstick. We will have many colors and shades to suit many occasions. Even when we already have the same color, we still buy more. That is the impact l...

I will try to make it as simple and easy as possible. Hair is our crowning glory, and our hair is dead. Yes, this dead thing on top of our head also plays a big role in how we look. We do so many things to our hair; color, perm, straighten, blea...

 I love formulating products. That’s what I do most of the time. It requires a lot of reading, researching, sourcing, formulating, testing, more reading, more researching, more sourcing, more formulating, more testing. And the cycle keeps going....

Dry skin is a common complaint for most individuals. It is stunning to know that in the United States alone, 47% of the population suffers from dry skin, while only 28% are actually aware of it. (Stout, 2014). Although it sounds terrible, the above s...