I created a basic body lotion template to get me started on customizing my body lotions as I learn the components needed in formulating a moisturizing and hydrating cream or lotion. I will be starting with a few ingredients. And I will be building from there playing around with different percentages, oils, and butters, etc. The three categories of ingredients that I will be using in the … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Foot Scrub
So, I was trying something new because I am still in my learning phase of formulating skincare products. One of the things that I love to do is to give myself a pedicure. I love to pamper my skin. So, I thought that I would make my own scrub. I love to exfoliate my skin. I love facial scrubs, and I love foot scrubs. There are different types of exfoliants that can be used to remove dead skin … [Read more...]
Formulating A Mango Body Butter
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...]
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...]