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Comparison of natural gums
Comparing natural gums is a great tool for consolidating knowledge before creating gel-based cosmetic products. Go over the essentials with us in this comparison.
Lip balm or lip gloss?
In our new tutorial on making lip balm and lip gloss we look at how to make three different products. Join us and give it a go.
Natural deodorants
How to make deodorants, a few words about sweating and the raw materials for creating natural deodorants in our new blog post.
Sunscreens
Learn something about sunscreens with us and protect your skin from the strong sun during the summer.
Cosmetic making tools
What tools and equipment should you use when making natural cosmetics at home? We cover it all in this post.
Measuring product pH
How do you measure the pH of a product and what is that knowledge good for? Find out in this blog post.
What does PEG-free mean?
You have certainly noticed that in the descriptions of some products we state that they are PEG free. So what does PEG free actually mean?
HUMECTANTS AND EMOLLIENTS - DIFFERENCES AND USES
Do you know what the difference is between a humectant and an emollient? And which raw materials fall into which category? Not sure? Then this topic is intended just for you ;-)
How do pH test strips work?
Many of you are certainly familiar with pH measuring strips. But do you know how to use them correctly and read the result?
O/W or W/O?
O/W or W/O emulsion, what is the difference between them? When is it better to use an O/W and when a W/O emulsion? Find out in our blog article.
How to make your own macerate?
A Handymade blog article explaining how to correctly make a herbal macerate at home.
How to use inulin in natural cosmetics?
An article on the effects and use of inulin in natural cosmetics.
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