by Gail Francombe | Nov 20, 2020 | Natural Facial skincare recipes
Beards have definitely come back into fashion over the last few years and the trend only seems to be growing in popularity. Every November, men around the world join forces to grow moustaches for what has become known as ‘Movember’, to raise awareness of men’s health....
by Gail Francombe | Oct 22, 2020 | Natural Facial skincare recipes
Many of our students are interested in using palm oil-free emulsifiers. Palm oil is so prevalent in the cosmetics industry that palm oil-free options are still fairly limited. Our team of formulators have been trialling six palm oil-free emulsifiers with great...
by Rich | Mar 26, 2020 | Natural Bodycare recipes, Natural Facial skincare recipes
Making our own natural skincare products is a fun and creative hobby that we can enjoy from the comfort of our own homes. The beautiful thing about this hobby is that once you understand the basics and know where to get accurate and reliable information – plus a few...
by Gail Francombe | Apr 17, 2018 | Natural Facial skincare recipes, Skincare Formulation
Would you be surprised to find out that you can make a serum that retails for $140, at home, using basic equipment, in under five minutes and for less than $5? In this article we’re going to show you how easy it is! We’ve formulated our own version of Youth Dew by May...
by Gail Francombe | Apr 9, 2018 | Natural Facial skincare recipes, Skincare Formulation
When reading through cosmetic recipes or formulas for creams and lotions, some of them call for the ‘heat and hold method’ and some do not. This article will explore what the heat and hold method is, and the pros and cons of using it, to help you decide which process...
by garethdespres | Jan 22, 2018 | Natural Facial skincare recipes
Are you becoming increasingly aware of undesirable ingredients in commercial cosmetic products? Here is a simple swap you can make: a well-known, commercial lip balm that contains mineral oil, parabens, synthetic color/fragrance, silicone and lanolin for an...
