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Homemade cosmetics academy
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Getting started with homemade cosmetics
First steps in making your own cosmetics: measuring pH, preservation, working with actives and essential oils. The parts build on each other, but each one also stands alone.
Level II · 5 partsMineral make-up from A to Z
A complete series on home-made mineral make-up: powder foundation, a cream version in five shades and liquid make-up, including how to mix your own shade.
Level III · 6 partsCosmetics legislation for makers
INCI names, correct product labelling, IFRA standards and cosmetic certificates — a learning path for everyone who wants to make cosmetics properly and legally.
Differences between Light Soda and Heavy Soda
Soda ash can be bought in two variants. What is the difference between them? Read about it in our article.
How to make homemade cream - two recipes
How do you make homemade cream? In this article we show you two ways — and that it really is not that complicated.
Cosmetic Preservatives
Preservatives are substances that prevent the multiplication of bacteria, yeasts, fungi and moulds by disrupting the cells and spores where they germinate, and thus make their growth impossible, thereby extending the shelf life of your product, on average by 2 to 3 months. Read more about them on our blog.
How to make candles? Tips, tricks and overview of waxes
With the growing interest in vegan cosmetics, recipe makers are replacing classic beeswax in their formulations with vegan alternatives. How are vegan waxes actually made? How do you choose the right soy wax and go about making a natural candle at home?
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.
Skin and hair care in winter - an overview of oils
Autumn, but especially winter, can leave a significant mark on your skin. In this article we present several carrier oils that will perfectly nourish your skin.
How to make your own macerate?
A Handymade blog article explaining how to correctly make a herbal macerate at home.
Have you heard of CUPUACU BUTTER?
An article on the characteristics, effects and use of cupuacu butter in natural cosmetics.
How to use inulin in natural cosmetics?
An article on the effects and use of inulin in natural cosmetics.
SOLUBILIZER - what is it and how to use it?
A solubiliser is a solvent that helps increase the solubility of a small amount of essential oils, fragrance oils or preservatives in purely water-based products.
How to make a vanilla body cream?
A recipe for a natural, nourishing cream with a coconut, cocoa and vanilla aroma.
Essential oils and their use in natural cosmetics
An article on the effects, storage and use of essential oils.
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