FORMULATE A MARACUJA CONDITIONER BAR

Table of Contents In this series, we provide easy formulations; no ads, no filler and no fluff. ABOUT THE FORMULA You cannot have a shampoo bar formula (previous post) without a conditioner bar. In this formulation, I used Emulsense™ HC as my cationic surfactant. Cationic surfactants are needed for conditioners to close off the hair […]

FORMULATE A TRI-PHASE NAIL SERUM

Table of Contents In this series, we provide easy formulations; no ads, no filler and no fluff. ABOUT THE FORMULA Healthy, strong nails don’t just happen by chance—they need regular care. If you are like me, who refuses to wear gloves for washing up and, in fact, spends a lot of time washing up, you’ll […]

FORMULATE A SHAMPOO BAR FOR DRY HAIR

Table of Contents In this series, we provide easy formulations; no ads, no filler and no fluff. ABOUT THE FORMULA So, you’ve spoken—and I’ve listened! By popular vote, we’re whipping up (or pressing down?) a fantastic shampoo bar that your dry hair will love. Let’s go! The stars of this show are none other than […]

FORMULATE A BRIGHTENING VANILLA TONER WITH ARBUTIN

Table of Contents In this series, we provide easy formulations; no ads, no filler and no fluff. ABOUT THE FORMULA Today, let’s make a toner that complements the 5% niacinamide serum we created last week. We’ll blend a brightening toner with the naturally occurring compound arbutin, known for its skin-brightening properties.  Arbutin (alpha-arbutin) helps reduce the […]

FORMULATE A NOURISHING BATANA HAIR MASK

Table of Contents Today’s formula is a hair mask featuring batana oil and rice protein.  ABOUT THE BATANA HAIR MASK Hair masks are a fantastic way to give your hair the extra care and nourishment it deserves. Unlike regular conditioners, hair masks are designed to deliver intensive hydration, repair, and protection, making them a must-have […]

FORMULATE A NATURAL APPLE SHAMPOO

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Table of Contents In this series, we provide easy formulations; no ads, no filler and no fluff. ABOUT THE NATURAL APPLE SHAMPOO FORMULA Today’s formula is a request. A reader asked for a gentle shampoo formula that uses an apple-derived […]

FORMULATE A SOLID HAIR MASK WITH ARGAN OIL

Table of Contents In this series, we provide easy formulations; no ads, no filler and no fluff. ABOUT THE FORMULA To close this week’s solid bar/zero waste theme, I chose one more haircare product: a solid hair mask. This formulation is very exciting. It is packed with butters and oils, along with the cationic emulsifier […]

FORMULATE A CLAY & COFFEE SHAMPOO BAR

Table of Contents In this series, we provide easy formulations; no ads, no filler and no fluff. ABOUT THE FORMULA In this blog post I’ll be showing you a shampoo bar formula. Just like the moisturiser bar in the last post, there are many ways of making shampoo bars. I tend to make cold-processed ones, […]