Now that I figured out how to incorporate the colloidal oatmeal to an emulsion without it going lumpy, I had the mechanics of the formulation sussed and could now focus on the cream itself. In this part, I do my first tweaks to the formulation and wonder how natural are my ingredients? […]
Uh oh, when things go wrong! Formulation is easy, but it doesn’t always go to plan. Check out what happened and how I fixed it, and see my first version of the formulation. […]
Ready for my first attempt? Let’s look at my first formulation and why I chose these particular ingredients for the Soapmakers Hand Cream. […]
This is my experience of doing the final project of the Diploma of Organic Skincare Formulation. In part 2 I describe how I started by testing different emulsifiers to decide which one to use. Also my top tips to stable formulations! […]
I finally passed my Diploma of Organic Skincare Formulation! For my final project I made a hand cream especially for soapmakers. Find out my thoughts, research, experimentations and failures, until I finally perfected the cream. […]
Upcoming workshops in September! Want to learn how to make soap? Want to know more about the science of soap making? Want to learn how to colour your soaps naturally? Want to make your own solid shampoo and conditioner bars? Come and join one of my classes! […]
A gentle, natural foaming cleanser with manuka and kumerahou. Suitable for all skin types, but particularly for acne-prone or blemished skin due to its anti-microbial and anti-bacterial action. It is pH adjusted to the skin’s pH and contains hydrating and soothing ingredients to keep the skin’s moisture barrier intact. […]
A pure olive oil soap using a two-technique colouring method with natural botanical colourants to create this layered Ukrainian flag inspired design. Making soap using different techniques simultaneously can seem daunting, but with a little planning it’s as easy-peasy as making your first soap. Well, nearly anyway. […]
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