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Pressed Powder Formula
In this post, I am going to be sharing with you my setting powder formulation.
Amazon Equipment Haul
In this post, I am going to be sharing what I got for equipment on Amazon. This is going to be a straight forward post with some tips sprinkled in. I am also adding non-affiliate links incase you want to look at something more or purchase what I got. Keep in mind that I am in the US, so the links will be for the US Amazon.
Full disclosure, this was paid for by a client for a custom formulation development.
If you are a band and want me to formulate a product for you, check out this link. (Link)
Important Laws in Chemistry
In this post, we are going to be talking about the fundamental laws of chemistry. Since we are the beginning stage a lot of this is going to be brand new. We will go more in depth with these thought out the series. This is an intense post, so do not feel bad if you do not get it. I am sharing this now so that you can get a overview of what is to come.
Dimensional Analysis
In this post, we going to be talking about dimensional analysis. This is something that we will be doing thought out this chemistry series.
Dimensional analysis is used to convert one unit to another. For example kilometers to miles, seconds to light years, and much more. We are just going to be going over the basics here. I am also going to be including some YouTube videos at the end to help you with these concepts.
The first thing you need to know is what a conversion factor is. These are statements of different but equivalent units. A common example is 1 foot = 12 inches. SI multipliers, ratios, and numbers with multiple units such as 1g/mL (would be written as 1 gram per milliliter), and more that we will get into this series.
Problem Solving In Chemistry
In this post, we are going to be talking about problem-solving in chemistry.
Basic Equipment to Formulate Emulsions
In this post, we are going to discuss the basic equipment for formulating emulsions.
Math and Algebra Review for Chemistry
In this post, I am going to be doing a Math and Algebra review. This is an intense post, so definitely break it up, I just want to make sure that everyone is one the same page because Chemistry is very Math and Algebra heavy.
What is Happening? Pilling
In this "What is Happening?" post, we are going to be talking about pilling. This was inspired by a Readit post by the user @ginko_rose.
Formula: Marshmallow and Green Tea Under Eye Gel
In this post, I will be sharing the formulation above. This under-eye gel is a delightful treat and can also be used to prime the skin. The beauty of this formula lies in its simplicity; it serves as a fantastic base that you can customize to your heart's content. I utilized Hydroxymethyl propylcelluose (HEC) as the gelling agent, following the method detailed in the Advanced Guide to Formulating by IPCS. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this post format!
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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