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Raspberry cream with Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid
Recipes6/3/20266 min read

Raspberry cream with Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid

Homemade raspberry cream with Centella Asiatica and hyaluronic acid. A light moisturising recipe for 100 g, suitable even for beginners in cosmetic formulation.

Carrot CO₂ extract: Golden treasure of summer cosmetics
Ingredients6/3/20268 min read

Carrot CO₂ extract: Golden treasure of summer cosmetics

Carrot CO₂ extract is rich in carotenoids and antioxidants. Erika Samolejová explains how to use it in lip balms and summer body oils, with recipes.

Do you manufacture cosmetics? How to label them correctly according to regulations
Regulations6/2/202619 min read

Do you manufacture cosmetics? How to label them correctly according to regulations

A practical overview of the mandatory information on a cosmetic product label. INCI, PAO, allergens, nominal content, certifications, BIO labelling, % NOI and QR codes.

Why cosmetic packaging matters: Material, bottle shape and closure matter more than it seems
Guides & how-tos5/25/202621 min read

Why cosmetic packaging matters: Material, bottle shape and closure matter more than it seems

Cosmetic packaging affects product stability, hygiene and user experience. Find out which packaging suits serums, creams, balms and cleansing products.

Hydrosol vs distilled water: Why the aqueous phase matters in cosmetics
Ingredients5/17/202624 min read

Hydrosol vs distilled water: Why the aqueous phase matters in cosmetics

Fermentation in cosmetics: What fermented extract means and why it increases the efficacy of active ingredients
Ingredients5/6/202612 min read

Fermentation in cosmetics: What fermented extract means and why it increases the efficacy of active ingredients

Chelating agents in natural cosmetics: How to choose the right chelant for formulation stability, clarity and quality
Ingredients4/1/202610 min read

Chelating agents in natural cosmetics: How to choose the right chelant for formulation stability, clarity and quality

Find out what chelating agents are in natural cosmetics, how they work and which ones are best suited to formulation stability. A comparison of sodium phytate, sodium gluconate, citrate and more modern chelators.

How to surprise children on St. Nicholas Day? Make fizzy bath bombs with them!
Recipes12/1/20258 min read

How to surprise children on St. Nicholas Day? Make fizzy bath bombs with them!

fizzy bath bombs, St. Nicholas gift, bath bomb recipe, bath bombs for children, handmade cosmetics, Christmas fragrances, SLSA recipe

Recipe for a facial clay mask with activated charcoal
Recipes11/21/20254 min readBeginner

Recipe for a facial clay mask with activated charcoal

Learn how to mix a professional clay face mask at home from kaolin, black and pink clay, oat silk and other active powders. Instructions, ingredients, benefits and tips for adapting the recipe to your skin type.

How to make a DIY sugar scrub with activated charcoal?
Guides & how-tos11/20/20259 min readBeginner

How to make a DIY sugar scrub with activated charcoal?

Learn how to make a foaming sugar scrub with activated charcoal, decyl glucoside and nourishing oils at home for soft, radiant body skin.

How to make fluffy whipped body butter?
Ingredients11/5/20256 min readIntermediate

How to make fluffy whipped body butter?

Discover the recipe for a fluffy Christmas whipped body butter scented with orange, clove and rosemary. A rich blend of shea, mango and coconut butter for soft, moisturised skin. Ideal as winter care or as a handmade gift.

Menthol massage oil
Recipes10/9/202510 min readBeginner

Menthol massage oil

Menthol massage oil cools, provides a feeling of relief to tired muscles and smells great. Prepare it with us at home following the instructions in our new blog post.

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