by Gail Francombe | May 25, 2017 | Getting started, Skincare Formulation
There is one golden rule when making your own natural skincare products:If a product contains water (or an aqueous solution like hydrosol, herbal infusions, aloe vera), it needs a preservative. If your product could come into contact with water during use then you...
by Gail Francombe | Jan 13, 2017 | Getting started, Natural Skincare Ingredients
You want to make your own natural products, right? Products that are clean, natural and free from harmful chemicals. Products that care for yourself and your family. Products that are safe. Oh course you do. That’s why you’re here. So it seems crazy that by making...
by Gail Francombe | Aug 8, 2016 | Getting started, Homepage Highlights, Natural Skincare Ingredients
We are frequently asked about natural preservatives for cosmetics. So today we are sharing three broad spectrum preservatives, either derived from natural sources or nature identical, that are readily available, easy to use and carry organic certification. Would you...
by Gail Francombe | Jun 23, 2016 | Getting started, Homepage Highlights, Natural Skincare Ingredients
So many of you want to make natural or organic creams and lotions, and for that there is one essential ingredient needed: a natural and organic emulsifier for cosmetics. We’ve put together this quick guide to three of our favourite natural and organic emulsifiers to...
by Gail Francombe | Dec 7, 2014 | Getting started
Most people choose to make their own natural skincare products because they want to use chemical free products that are kinder and safer on their skin and to take advantage of the wonderful benefits natural ingredients can bring. BUT did you know…. There are...