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We change lives by teaching people online how to formulate botanical skincare, haircare, and makeup. Formula Botanica is democratizing formulation as part of its mission to teach the world to formulate. Read Formula Botanica Blog to get all the information on natural beauty and skincare formulation tips for all your skincare needs. Blog topics cover formulations, Ingredients, and more.
Formula Botanica
5d ago
Haircare brand founder Ekwy Chukwuji-Nnene talks of the struggles facing entrepreneurs of colour in an industry dominated by Eurocentric beauty ideals.
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Formula Botanica
6d ago
Moisturise vs hydrate the skin. Do you know the difference? Read our guide on the functions of moisturising and hydrating cosmetic ingredients.
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Formula Botanica
1w ago
Beauty startup entrepreneurs of colour and from minorities face more barriers and costs than their white peers. We ask how this can change.
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Formula Botanica
2w ago
The history of soapmaking includes a shameful era. Podcast guest Dr Candace Parrish unearths and celebrates the legacy of the African-American slaves who made soap.
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Formula Botanica
2w ago
Micellar waters are versatile, multifunctional cleansers and toners. Make this super simple formulation for a scented micellar water with the active vitamin B ingredient niacinamide.
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Formula Botanica
3w ago
Indie beauty has the advantage in building sustainable beauty brands. Personal care giants are asking us to consume more. This is their flaw.
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Formula Botanica
1M ago
If you are planning to start a cosmetics line, read these 7 tips on what you need to know whether working a side hustle or aiming to take your brand global.
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Formula Botanica
1M ago
Solid skincare that is not just soap by another name? We talk to Ben Grace, the pioneering founder of high-performance, luxury solid beauty brand SBTRCT.
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Formula Botanica
1M ago
Do know how to read cosmetic ingredient safety data sheets? Our guide has you covered so you can research ingredients and formulate cosmetics safely.
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Formula Botanica
1M ago
Are we ready to buy natural haircare and change our brand loyalty habits of a lifetime? This episode looks at the reasons shoppers may start to choose sustainable indie brands over the mainstream.
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