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Hair Spray Formulation
I was also able to fix an issue with Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). PVP is a brittle film former. It is why it can turn white and flak off which is not a good look. By adding more flexible film formers, I was able to make a formulation that does not flake.
Some preservatives can be deactivated by PVP [1], so be sure to check with your supplier.
Gum Arabic is the other film former in this formulation. At 1% gum Arabic does not contribute to the viscosity. You would thing that was not the case but, In my tests, it needed 30% to contribute to thickening. This was one of the formulation challenges. As I was trying to not make the formulation too thick. If it was too thick then it would spray in a stream which is not desirable. However, you want enough styling agents that you get the hold that you want. For actives I have included aloe vera and butylene glycol. I have read that butylene glycol can help with film-formation. We also need it as a solvent for the preservative Euxyl PE9010. This is reflected in the method as well. Let's see the formulation.
Comparing Coco Betaine, Cocomidopropyl Betaine, and Cocomidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: An Experiment
In this post, I am going to be testing three different amphoteric surfactants to see the properties that they have. These are great experiments to do to better understand your ingredients. The three surfactant I will be testing are Coco Betaine, Cocomidopropyl Betaine, and Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Deodorant Removal Balm
I do not know about anyone else, but I find that most body washes just do not remove deodorant very well. So I thought that I could make my own product. This is essentially going to be a cleaning balm formulation
Organic Chemistry First Semester Resources
In this post, I will share my organic chemistry resource for the first semester of organic chemistry.
Chem Box 2
In this post, I am going to sharing with you what I got in my Chem box 2.
This post is not sponsored. I was sent this box for free. In addition to this post, I will be doing ingredient guides for all of them.
Naturally compliant Micellar Water
In this post, we are going to be making natural micellar water. I got this idea from the blog Point of Interest run by Susan. Just like her, I do not like caprylyl/capryl glucosides very much as it is very sticky. However, she mentioned at 2% and below, you can avoid the stickiness and create a micellar water. Micellar waters are simply but are a mixture of water and a solubilizer. The solubilizer creates micelles; hence, where the name comes from. The solublizer then solubilizes the oil, dirt, and makeup form your skin and then it is wipes off. They are not rinse cleansers, but i like to follow up with a wet wash cloth or I will go in with my cleanser.
Naturally Compliant Micellar Water
In this post, we are going to be making natural micellar water. I got this idea from the blog Point of Interest run by Susan (Link). Just like her, I do not like caprylyl/capryl glucoside very much as it is very sticky. However, she mentioned that at 2% and below, you can avoid the stickiness and create a micellar water. So I know that I wanted to try it out.
Glycolic Acid Face Mask
This formulation was voted on Instagram. So thank you to those that participated, I appreciate it. A huge disclaimer, formulating with acids is not for beginners. This requires that you have good knowledge on acids and bases, a pH meter, and know how to handle them safely.
Resources for Hair Stylists
I got a question over on Instagram asking." Is there anything you wish hair stylists knew about hair care products? " I thought that this was a great question. I wanted to answer it on more detail so I thought a full blog post would be appropriate. the audience for this post will be towards stylists but the information can be used for any consumer wanting to know more about their hair care products.
Preservative Misconceptions
In this blog post, I will be talking about the most common preservative misconceptions.
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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