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Updated Cosmetics Dictionary
Zachariah Kovac Zachariah Kovac

Updated Cosmetics Dictionary

In this post, I am going to be sharing with you an updated cosmetic dictionary. I have added a bunch of new terms. 

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Zachariah Kovac Zachariah Kovac

Conclusion to the Cocoa & Mint Series + How I Think of Themes

The last formula for the Cocoa and mint series has been posted. So I want to make a concluding post.
I am going to update the formula directory to have the series. And the individual posts within the categories. I do this for convenience for you; to be able to easily find formulas.

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Color Theory for Formulators: revised
Zachariah Kovac Zachariah Kovac

Color Theory for Formulators: revised

In this post, we are going to be talking about color theory for formulators. We are going to be going over general color theory and then going into the applications. This will be a detailed post, so I recommend getting your notebook out.  I also highly recommend printing out a color wheel to reference.

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Cocoa & Mint Hair Mask
Zachariah Kovac Zachariah Kovac

Cocoa & Mint Hair Mask

In this post, I am going to be sharing my first hair mask formula. Full disclosure, I used Swiftcraft's base for this formula. You can find it on this Instagram post (Link)

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What are Vegtable Oils
Zachariah Kovac Zachariah Kovac

What are Vegtable Oils

In this post, we are going to be discussing what vegetable oils are. This post is going to be an in-depth post so make sure that you have your notebook ready.

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Troubleshooting Emulsions
Zachariah Kovac Zachariah Kovac

Troubleshooting Emulsions

In this post, we are going to be going over what can go wrong with an emulsion. It is essential to review the stability post (Stability for Cosmetics) and my other post on creating stable emulsions. Even if you make the right selections, things can go wrong with your emulsion. I will detail what can go wrong and how to fix it. I highly recommend getting a notebook ready.

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Cocoa Mint Body Balm
Zachariah Kovac Zachariah Kovac

Cocoa Mint Body Balm

In this post, I am going to be sharing with your my body balm formula for the Cocoa and Mint Series. I have made a balm formulation before for the Summer Spa Series, You can find it here. I am in love with this formulation. It has really helped these stubborn dry spots soften up. I love it for after lotion application to really seal everything in. You could also use this in place of a lotion if you wanted to.

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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 so that accidents are less likely to occur. 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 that you seek professional help if you want to start your own line. (
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Always do a test patch of new ingredients that you have.
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