Fatty Acids and the Formulator
In our recent post on cosmetic emollients I mentioned that many of them were derived from triglycerides. Triglyceride molecules are made
Formula adjustment ingredients for cosmetics
When creating cosmetic products in a lab it is easy to have control over the final characteristics of your formula. Under
Humectants – Cosmetic Formulating Basics
This month we are focusing on cosmetic raw materials. In this post we continue our look at functional cosmetic ingredients
What are emollients in cosmetic formulas?
This month we are focusing on cosmetic raw materials and in this post we’ll talk about emollients. In a previous
Naming cosmetic ingredients – part 2
In the first part of this cosmetic ingredient naming series we covered how the ingredients got their official names and
Guide to naming cosmetic raw materials – part 1
In the US and most places around the world, it is a requirement that you include a list of ingredients
Optimizing cosmetic formulas – part 2
In the previous post in this formula optimization series we covered the basic process of optimization and also the things you
Cosmetic Formula Optimization – part 1
As a formulator one of your main tasks will be to come up with the recipes for the various products
What is an emulsion? Back to Basics
You may have heard the term emulsion, but still don’t quite understand what it means, especially if you are not
How to formulate nutricosmetics
As a cosmetic formulator, you are expected to know how to formulate any cosmetic product. But these days the definition