I really have been wanting to improve my formulation skills. One of the first things I did was research myself on basic formulation information. Topics like heating and holding, vitamin E's heat stability, what is high shear, etc. It felt like a lot of the information was, "Well, this is how I do it and it works." This response did not leave me satisfied at all. I started looking into where these claims came from, including various websites, professional websites, suppliers, formulation schools, and other bloggers.

One of the issues with posting chemistry content online is you do not know where everyone is at. I have people that follow me that have only had high school chemistry to people with PhDs in chemistry. I want to address finding resources for all knowledge levels. Part of that is knowing the general flow of how chemistry is. Chemistry builds off of its self and is interdisciplinary.

This was originally an Instagram post, but I felt like I should post it on here as well. 

Primers are used before makeup application to even out the surface of the skin so that makeup can lay down evenly. They can also be used as a barrier between the skin and the makeup. There are many types of primers.

In this post, I wanted to talk about hydrolyzed proteins. I want to dive into what they are and how you might use them in your formulas. Of course, with some chemistry thrown in.

With the holiday season starting, I thought this would be a great formula to share. It can make great gifts or a simple way to get into the spirit. Made with simple ingredients so it can be used anywhere.