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Natural surfactants in cosmetics: What are they and how do they work?

by Lisa | Jul 14, 2021 | Natural Skincare Ingredients

Surfactants are an important category of ingredient in cosmetics because they function as detergents which help to remove dirt. They are therefore the basis of many types of cleansing products such as face and body washes, hand wash, bubble bath and shampoo. What is a...

The Essential Ingredients Used To Make Mineral Makeup

by Lisa | Jul 13, 2021 | Natural Skincare Ingredients

For beauty enthusiasts keen on making their own products, many have a real desire to make their own mineral makeup. It is a lot of fun and can be done easily from home. However, making your own mineral makeup is different to other cosmetic products like skincare or...

6 ingredients used to make cold process soaps

by Lisa | Jul 8, 2021 | Natural Skincare Ingredients

Soaps are created by a reaction called saponification, which is a chemical reaction between lye and oil, or better yet between lye and the fatty acids within the oil. The base ingredients that make up natural soap are oils, lye and water. Depending on the oils in the...

5 Vegan Beeswax Alternatives for Natural Skincare (+ Free Sweet Orange Lip Balm Recipe!)

by Lisa | Jan 21, 2021 | Natural Skincare Ingredients

Waxes are often an essential part of a cosmetic formulation. Waxes help harden liquid oils, which plays a crucial role in making lip balms, ointments, solid lotion bars and other natural skincare products. One of the most commonly used waxes is beeswax. Beeswax is...

What is the Difference Between a Preservative and an Antioxidant?

by Lisa | Oct 21, 2020 | Natural Skincare Ingredients

It’s quite possible you have heard that preservatives and antioxidants are used to extend the shelf-life of cosmetic products. For this reason, some people mix the two terms up. But in reality, preservatives and antioxidants have very different mechanisms for...

Natural Palm Oil-free Emulsifier for Natural Cosmetics: Imwitor 375

by Lisa | Oct 20, 2020 | Natural Skincare Ingredients

Emulsifiers are a key ingredient in natural cosmetics. They are needed to emulsify water and oil together to create emulsions, such as creams and lotions. There are many natural emulsifiers available that are COSMOS-approved and therefore permitted for use in...

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