Skin Foodie, Author at Skin Foodie

25 Jun

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...

26 Feb

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The Top 4 Natural Waxes Every Cosmetic Formulator Needs

February 26, 2025
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Natural waxes are powerhouse ingredients in cosmetic formulations, offering hydration, protection, and a luxurious texture. Unlike synthetic waxes, these plant-based alternatives are packed with skin-loving benefits—sealing in moisture, stabilizing emulsions, and enhancing product consistency....

12 Feb

Lifestyle, Skincare, Wellness

Breaking Down Surfactants: The Ingredient Behind Better Cleaning In Beauty Formulations

February 12, 2025
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If you’re a cosmetic maker or DIY enthusiast, you’ve likely heard of surfactants—but do you really know what makes them so important in modern formulations? From creating that luxurious lather in your bath gel...

12 Dec

Hair Care, Lifestyle, Skincare, Wellness

Shield Your Skin: Essential Ingredients to Combat Harmattan Dryness

December 12, 2024
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The Harmattan season is here — a time of cool mornings, dusty winds, and dry air that can turn your skin into a flaky, ashy, irritated mess. This weather doesn’t just challenge your wardrobe; it’s...

01 Nov

Hair Care, Lifestyle, Skincare

Ingredients To Boost Skin Feel And Hydration

November 2, 2024
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In the world of small-batch beauty and DIY formulation, creating products that customers will fall in love with starts with understanding the ingredients that deliver not just results, but a truly indulgent experience. When...

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