by Gail Francombe | Feb 18, 2019 | Getting started, Skincare Formulation
Skincare products can do amazing things. On the surface, they can nourish our skin, calm irritation, combat signs of stress, and bring vibrancy back to dull and tired skin. All of these effects are wonderful, and for some, can add a life-changing boost of confidence....
by Kelly Harcus | Feb 6, 2019 | Getting started, Skincare Formulation
If you’ve got a troublesome skin issue that just doesn’t seem to want to heal no matter what off-the-shelf product you try, then you know how frustrating, disheartening, and expensive it can be to try product after product and see no results! Or worse than seeing no...
by Kelly Harcus | Jan 15, 2019 | Skincare Formulation
Professional cosmetic formulas are written in percentages. So how do you convert a formula written in percentages into a weight based recipe you can make? This article will explain: Converting a formula into a 100g test batch size How to calculate different batch...
by Kelly Harcus | Jan 10, 2019 | Getting started, Skincare Formulation
For those of you out there who have dry skin, you know that the cold winter months can be absolutely awful for your already sensitive skin! Even if your skin isn’t dry year-round, chilly weather and icy air can definitely change up your skin’s trouble spots. It can be...
by Kelly Harcus | Dec 16, 2018 | Business, Skincare Formulation, Student success stories
Where Indagare began Tanya Joslin struggled with hormonal, severely congested skin for many years, and was running out of options. Stress levels, diet, I tried everything. I’d used dermatologist-prescribed creams and antibiotics, and my frustration levels were...
by Kelly Harcus | Dec 13, 2018 | Beauty Business Tips, Natural Skincare Ingredients, Skincare Formulation
Exceptional, high-quality products always start with high-quality ingredients—and there’s nothing you can do during the process to make a poor-quality oil, butter, or botanical product into a higher-quality one. The abundance of online and in-person sources for...
