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Zachariah Kovac 8/9/24 Zachariah Kovac 8/9/24

Hemp Protein and Panthenol Hair Mask

I am going to be sharing my hair mask formulation for my mom. For this formulation, I wanted to test how much conditioning and oil my mom's hair could take. Hair masks in general, I throw the actives that I want to use in it. This formulation is no exception.

Zachariah Kovac 8/5/24 Zachariah Kovac 8/5/24

Essential Information On Solubility

I have be working on my chemistry series to build to two topics that I get asked about the most; solubility and polarity. I was talking with Allison about solubility and thought I could give a quick thing. Without getting into the complexities of the topic. In a typical general chemistry textbook, you spend 6 chapters talking about soluble. It is a big topic.

Zachariah Kovac 8/2/24 Zachariah Kovac 8/2/24

Thinking About Scale Up

Zachariah Kovac 7/29/24 Zachariah Kovac 7/29/24

Lab Maintenance and Good Lab Practices (GLP)

We got to make sure that our equipment is in its best shape to get accurate and precise measurements. In this post, I want to talk about maintaining equipment and Good Lab Practices (GLP). Not to be confused with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Zachariah Kovac 7/22/24 Zachariah Kovac 7/22/24

Figuring Out the Composition of Raw Materials

I did an example of this in my Calculating Active Surfactant Mater post and stated I would make this post in my reading SDS and MSDS video. This is an important skill for both formulators and brand owners to know how to do. I am going to go over more examples than just surfactants. So you get a variety to understand how to do it.

Zachariah Kovac 7/22/24 Zachariah Kovac 7/22/24

Getting to the Bottom of Formulation Issues

Problem solving formulations is the most frustrating and rewarding part of formulating. In this post, I am going to be talking about figuring out formulation issues. From making formulation on the blog to making formulation for client, I have had to do a lot of problem solving. They can create major roadblocks in the process. However I have come up with some tactics to help.

Zachariah Kovac 7/19/24 Zachariah Kovac 7/19/24

Advanced Topic: Mixing Preservatives

If you have looked at any commercial product, you will see that more than one preservative is being used. Sometimes even more than one preservative blend. In this post, I wanted to talk about mixing preservative blends and all the nuance to this topic. It is intense!

Zachariah Kovac 7/15/24 Zachariah Kovac 7/15/24

Finding the Price of Raw Materials

Knowing the exact cost of your raw materials is essential, regardless of whether you're running a business or simply crafting products for personal use. Accurate cost analysis enables informed decision-making, efficient budgeting, and ultimately, the creation of high-quality products at competitive prices. In this post, I will guide you through straightforward methods to determine the cost of both powdered and liquid raw materials.

Zachariah Kovac 7/12/24 Zachariah Kovac 7/12/24

Converting A Thick Emulsion to be Pumpable

This post will be about reducing the viscosity of your emulsions to be pumpable. There is still some trial and error with this, but these are the tips I recommend trying. I am going to show you an example formulation.

Zachariah Kovac 7/12/24 Zachariah Kovac 7/12/24

Making More Advanced and Elegant Emulsions

After understanding the basics of emulsions, where do we go? In this post, I am going to talk about ways you can elevate your emulsions like the professionals. Sure, you can add a fatty alcohol and a gum to make a more stable emulsion. We want to make emulsions with an amazing skin feel.

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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