Antioxidants in Natural Skincare
Antioxidants play a vital role in cosmetics and natural skincare is no exception, but there is often a misunderstanding about what antioxidants are, how they work and why they are used in cosmetic products. In this article, we explain what antioxidants are, where they...
Natural Preservatives in Skincare: What You Need to Know
The topic of preservation in cosmetics is a contentious one and unfortunately there is a lot of incorrect information shared on the internet and in books. In this article we want to clarify just exactly what natural preservatives are, where they come from, and how and...
Beeswax in Natural Skincare: Everything You Need to Know
What is beeswax and where does it come from? Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees, who secrete it from wax-producing glands. Freshly produced beeswax is colorless, but over time worker bees introduce pollen into it, giving it that familiar yellow to brown...
What is hyaluronic acid and how do you use it in natural skincare?
(INCI: Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate) What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid (often shortened to HA) is one of the most powerful humectants available; it can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water! What is really interesting about hyaluronic acid is...
9 Natural Benefits of Rosehip Oil for Your Skin
Today we’re sharing a very special natural skincare ingredient and an essential element in some of our favourite recipes – Rosehip Oil INCI: Rosa Canina (Rose hip) seed oil What makes this ingredient so special is the way that it can help to repair and...
Carrier Oils: Finding the right carrier oil for your skin
When you start on the exciting journey of learning to create and even formulate your own natural skincare products, you’ll find there are some ingredients that are special – the star of your product. These ingredients are things like essential oils, CO2 extracts and...
9 Fun Fall Ingredients to Try (And One Great Free Recipe!)
Fall is such a wonderful time of year. Summer’s intensity gives way to winter’s cool and quiet time of rest and renewal. The changing of the seasons often means changing the way you think about your skin’s needs and what products are in your skincare items! And, on...
Natural, Simple, and Effective: Why Natural Skincare Ingredients Help your Products Shine
When it comes to skincare, there are many times where the simplest solutions are the best. As you begin formulating your first products, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the abundance of available ingredients! Keeping it simple to start with means you can build skill...
How to Incorporate Herbs and Oils into your Skincare
If you love all things natural and organic, chances are that you’re already drawn to herbal-based and plant-based products—and not just in your skincare!You might own and regularly use first-aid creams made with calendula, hypericum, comfrey, arnica, lavender,...
The Hunt for High-Quality Ingredients: How to Find a Quality Cosmetic Ingredient Supplier!
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...
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