Skin Foodie, Author at Skin Foodie

11 Aug

How Texture Shapes the Way Customers Experience Your Skincare Products

August 11, 2025
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When someone picks up your product for the first time, their brain is doing something fascinating: it’s judging before it’s thinking. That first silky swipe of a lotion, the satisfying glide of a serum, the plush...

05 Aug

Hair Care, Skincare, Wellness

Top 5 Natural Antioxidants for Skin Protection

August 5, 2025
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Antioxidants are the unsung heroes of skincare formulations. They defend the skin against oxidative stress caused by free radicals, unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and even stress, which accelerate aging and damage...

12 Jul

Hair Care, Lifestyle, Skincare

How to Make Fragrances Last Longer in Skincare and Haircare Products

July 12, 2025
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When you’ve crafted the perfect whipped butter or shampoo but the scent fades two hours after application, it’s frustrating. For both professional formulators and DIY skincare makers, ensuring long-lasting fragrance isn’t just about customer...

04 Jul

Lifestyle, Skincare, Wellness

Mastering Oil & Butter Combinations in Formulations: A Guide for Skincare and Haircare Creators

July 4, 2025
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Choosing the right oils and butters isn’t just about what’s trending, it’s a critical formulation decision. Whether you’re creating a whipped body butter, a curl-defining cream, or a nourishing balm, how you pair your...

25 Jun

Hair Care, Skincare, Wellness

Surfactants 101 – How to Pick the Perfect One for Your Skincare or Haircare Formulas

June 25, 2025
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If you’re formulating cleansers, body washes, shampoos, or micellar waters, there’s one ingredient group you can’t ignore, surfactants. These hardworking molecules lift dirt, oil, and impurities off the skin and hair, basically, the unsung...

21 Jun

Skincare, Wellness

7 Powerful Plant-Based Oils That Deliver Radiant, Healthy Skin

June 21, 2025
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When it comes to skincare, few ingredients match the versatility and efficacy of plant-based oils. They’re rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, making them indispensable tools for any formulator serious about delivering...

06 Jun

Hair Care, Lifestyle, Skincare

Essential Oils in Skincare: How to Choose the Right Ones for Your Formulations

June 6, 2025
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Essential oils are more than just lovely scents, they're potent, concentrated plant extracts that bring a range of skin-loving benefits to any formulation. From calming inflamed skin to brightening dull complexions, these oils can...

22 May

Lifestyle, Skincare, Wellness

Squalane in Skincare: A Versatile Emollient Every Formulator Should Know

May 22, 2025
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In the ever-evolving landscape of skincare formulation, selecting the right emollients can make the difference between a good product and an exceptional one. Among the most effective and versatile ingredients available today is squalane—a lightweight,...

06 May

Skincare, Wellness

Chelators in Skincare: The Secret to Safer, Longer-Lasting Formulas

May 6, 2025
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Ever feel like your natural skincare formula is almost perfect, but something’s... off? Maybe your preservative isn’t working as it should. Or your lotion turns brown after a few weeks. Or your product just doesn’t seem...

04 May

Skincare, Wellness

The Science Behind Natural Preservatives in Skincare

May 4, 2025
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So, you’ve sourced the silkiest butters, the juiciest extracts, and the freshest hydrosols. But if you’re skipping preservatives, you might be setting yourself up for a microbial mess. In the world of cosmetic formulation, whether...

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