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Zachariah Kovac 10/23/19 Zachariah Kovac 10/23/19

Creating a Stable Emulsion

In this post, I am going to be giving away the secrets to creating a stable emulsion. At the end I am going to be sharing a theoretical formula. These are going to be somewhat general tips because each emulsifier may require different methods to make the emulsion is stable. Let's get started!

Zachariah Kovac 10/21/19 Zachariah Kovac 10/21/19

Emulsifiers

In the post is am going to be talking about emulsifiers and calculating the HLB so you can make the right selections. In order to make emulsions perform well. Some of the information will overlap with the information in the HLB and Emulsion Overview post.

Zachariah Kovac 10/14/19 Zachariah Kovac 10/14/19

Surfactants

This is the second post in the beginner series part two. Last post was on HLB, I highly recommend that you read that post first because I do go over some basic concepts that will be helpful for this part. I would highly recommend getting a notebook, pen, and a calculator. There will be some math involved, but i will make it easy.

Zachariah Kovac 10/11/19 Zachariah Kovac 10/11/19

Hydrophilic Lipophilic Balence (HLB) and Emulsion Overview

This post is going to be an overview of the HLB systems. This post is important for creating emulsions, surfactant-based cleansers, and using solubilizers for toners.

Zachariah Kovac 10/7/19 Zachariah Kovac 10/7/19

Active Cheat Sheet

Zachariah Kovac 10/4/19 Zachariah Kovac 10/4/19

Active Ingredients

In this post is am going to be talking Active Ingredients! This is the first post in the Introduction to DIY Cosmetics series Part 2. I am super excited to be doing a series again!

Zachariah Kovac 10/2/19 Zachariah Kovac 10/2/19

Introduction to DIY Cosmetics Posts

This post is simple all of the post form the first part of the Introduction to DIY Cosmetics Series.

Zachariah Kovac 9/30/19 Zachariah Kovac 9/30/19

Active Ingredients and Easing Into Them

In this post, I am going to be talking about active ingredients. Specifically talking about how to build up to them.

Zachariah Kovac 9/27/19 Zachariah Kovac 9/27/19

Breaking Every Cosmetic Product Down Part 2

This is the second part to the post form Monday. This post will break down all the common makeup products that we use. I created these posts to help people understand how to make them so that it is a easy. If you do not understand why we add certain ingredient like antioxidants, preservatives, or filler powders. I will have related posts section at the bottom.

Zachariah Kovac 9/23/19 Zachariah Kovac 9/23/19

Breaking Down Each Cosmetic Product Part 1

In this post, I am going to be breaking down each cosmetic formula for a better understanding and some ways to make them safe and effective. Newbie to all this? Check out my introduction to DIY cosmetics! See Related Posts at the bottom.

Disclaimer:

You are at your own risk when making anything from this blog. I am not liable for any mishaps that may occur. I do my best to include everything in the procedure to minimize the likelihood of accidents. My recommendation is always to read the post entirely first and then make the product.
Please keep in mind that these recipes/formulations are NOT meant to be sold or reproduced in large quantities. None of my recipes has been appropriately stability tested. I recommend seeking professional help if you want to start your own line of business. (link)
Always test a patch of new ingredients before using them.
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