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My experience using my homogenizer for the first time with an emulsion
When creating my honey conditioner, I decided to use my Dynamic MiniPro MX069.1 homogenizer instead of its stick blender. I wanted to talk about my experience with it. There was a noticeable difference with the homogenizer compared to the stick blender I have been using. I this post, I want to talk about how I altered the method for the formulation while making the product and how you would alter the formulation to be suited for the mixer that you have. I want to remind people that I create custom formulations for brands, making it financial sense for me to purchase this. It may or may not be for you. I will also get into that in this post. This post is not sponsored; I want to share with you my experience. All of this was purchased with my own money.
Making A Simple Surfactant Sample Formula with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: Not What I Expected
We are going to be making a simple surfactant sample. This is also is going to be the base for an experiment; that will be the post after this. If you would like to do your own experiment, I highly encourage you too. If you don't this will be be a great simple formulation to make. Depending on what you have the method may change. So definitely read the method before you make this.
Quick Tip #1
This is going to be a quick post that is related to AHAs and salicylic acid (SA).
Formulating With Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI)
If you have ever worked with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, you will know that It can be a pain to formulate with. In the post, I will share with you what I learned while trying to formulate with it. This post came about from formulating the base for the experiment I was going to do on fragrance's effects on surfactant samples.
Controversial Topic: Dilution Method for pH
In this post, we are going to be talking about checking and adjusting pH.
First, I want to do a review on pH. New to this post, I will talk about logarithm and how that relates to pH.
What is pH?
pH is based on a scale. It shows how acidic or how alkaline a solution is. The p stands for negative log- and the H is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen.
CITRIC ACID EXFOLIANT
In this post, I will be sharing with you a really simple formulation that you will have all the ingredients for.
What is Happening? Solublizer mixture is clumping
In this post, I will share a formulation problem that I had that involving a solublizer clumping and how I fixed it.
Anhydrous Cleansers
In this post, we will be talking about anhydrous cleanser and their formulations. This post will be great for all formulators but specific beginners. It can be as simple as weighing, hitting, mixing, pour into the final packaging. Of course, there are some safety considerations that we will talk about. But generally, these are easy formulations.
Scaling Formulation (Free Post)
In this post, I am going to share how to scale formulations. Understanding formulations and how to scale formulations is super important.
Scaling Formulations (Updated)
In this post, I am going to share how to scale formulations. Understanding formulations and how to scale formulations is super important.
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.
Comments and opinions written by authors on Cosmetic Your Ways are their own and do not represent the views of any past, present, or future employers.
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