When I became interested in making my own natural skincare products I bought a few books that shared recipes with measurements of cups, teaspoons, and drops. But, this method did not teach me how to formulate my own skincare products. It just taught me how to follow a “recipe” to make a product. That began my journey in learning the art and science of skincare formulation. And beginning to … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2024
Using A Preservative In Your Skincare Product
If you are making a skincare product that contains water, it is important that you include a broad-spectrum preservative. This includes floral waters, hydrosols, and aloe vera juice When I first started making skincare products, I wanted to stick with making products that did not require a preservative. I read that some preservatives such as parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates (SLS), and … [Read more...]
Rose Body Butter
Because I still have some rose infusion left, I decided to make a rose body butter. I have been wanting to make this Rose Body Butter for quite some time. It has really been a joy learning to make my own skincare products, and I love making body butters. Body butters are anhydrous so they don’t contain any water, unless you make an emulsified body butter. Because there is no water in this body … [Read more...]
Rose Lotion Bar
Lotion bars are solid with moisturizing benefits for the skin. Because water was not used in this formulation, a preservative was not used. When rubbed between your hands, the heat from your body melts the lotion bar and it can then be applied to your body. It is solid at room temperature. I am discovering different uses for beeswax in skincare. Beeswax was used in ancient times by the … [Read more...]