I could not help but notice in Perry's photo shot on Forum Instructions at the side panel that he appears to be in agony possibly being hit from behind by an unseen foe wielding a stick or something. Whomever it is, please stop ..read more

Hi friends, Here's a lecture Dr. Lochhead gave for the IFSCC on the topic of sustainability narrative: https://ifscc.org/publications/library/ifscc-magazine/ I'd fall short talking about Dr. Lochhead (several papers publishe in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, patents, lectures). It's just such an opportunity to watch such an important scientist talk about this topic in an evidence-based and unbiased way.  Enjoy ..read more

Hi everyone! Quick question - I want to use a natural silica in my heated oil stage to help lower the viscosity and add glide when applied in a moisturiser as well as any reducing any oily after feel. Ive tried hydrated microfine silica at around 0.5, 1 and 2% but Im pretty sure it clogs the odd pore in the skin giving a blocked pore that is hard and not easy to remove. Not good. Does anyone else have the same experience, are there better silicas out there that dont do this. Thanks   ..read more

Is there a way to salvage my cream? I discovered fish eyes which I am normally very good about avoiding. I'm tired and don't want to throw out a perfectly good batch of cream ..read more

Why is this form of vitamin C so expensive? Studies on actives are weak at best, does this somehow offer a more effective result? PS. I live near a sephora and I have been walking there everyday and using the expensive products instead of buying them. My skin looks slightly better than the products I make. Not enough to buy them but seems some of the products are effective. I  look a little younger too after just one month of daily use including 15% vitamin C. 90% of my skin texture improvements and anti wrinkle treatments are due to a very cheap urea cream I made and a collagen gummy th ..read more

Does anyone have a suggestion for adding complimentary scents with essential oils to  coco butter lotion? It has 10% coco butter but the scent is overpowering. I've tried adding vanilla and sandalwood but it still has a strong scent and I think it still smells awful ..read more

Here's my take on MoCRA: https://desertinbloomcosmeticslab.com/modernization-of-cosmetic-regulation-act-of-2022-mocra-what-indie-beauty-brands-need-to-know ..read more

Hello,  have anyone had a good experience with already made essential oil blends (natural origin) or other good semi synthetic flavor (synthetic plus natural essential oils) using in emulsions, creams? Maybe some of you could recommend good supplier for high quality of essential oil blends (US, EU or from other region). Need a pleasant and stable aroma for products. Thank you ..read more

Hello everyone  Im trying to formulate a face cleanser that has a milky texture similar to the one on the picture below with the least amount of ingredients for a more concentrated formula  The results i want is the skin is not irritated after cleansing; it is not tight; it is hydrated and well moisturized and clean.  Phase A : Deionized Water Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Glycerin  Panthenol Allantoin  Phase B : Cetearyl Alcohol  Cetyl Alcohol  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride  Phase C: Sodium Hyaluronate  Niacinamide  Tocopherol  Sod ..read more

Are there any written rules as to how to write an ingredient list for a label? I am hearing alot of "tribal knowledge" and different opinions in my group. One is anything above the 1% line has to be in quantity order. And anything below the 1% line can be in any order? How factual is this? references please ..read more