Balm
Few years ago; when i first started formulating (mayb 12 years ago? Hmm i cant really remember) there was this one important thing that i learned; to distinguish if the product i was making is oil based or water based.
Basic Thing You Need To Do When Formulating (water based or oil based product)
Few years ago; when i first started formulating (mayb 12 years ago? Hmm i cant really remember) there was this one important thing that i learned; to distinguish if the product i was making is oil based or water based.
hi good morning.
today i’ll be talking about lip balms or any balm ingredients and wether we will need to put preservatives in these products?
Previously I’ve spoken about why a product needs preservatives here, and how to determine product expiry here.
Today; we will go further into preservation for balms.
Does Balm Require Preservative?
hi good morning.
today i’ll be talking about lip balms or any balm ingredients and wether we will need to put preservatives in these products?
Previously I’ve spoken about why a product needs preservatives here, and how to determine product expiry here.
Today; we will go further into preservation for balms.
Hi good morning.
Today I'll be talking about how 'beeswax' is not an emulsifier. Yes you heard that right: its NOT an emulsifier.
If you go through 10 recipes online on how to make lotion; probably 8/10 of those recipes will show you how to make a 'lotion' using beeswax.
These recipes usually uses oils, butters, beeswax and some hydrosols/ fresh aloe vera and usually uses 'cups' as measurement. Now you know that when the recipes uses cups and spoons; you should just move away! Because there is no way to measure properly using 'cups'. your 'cups and theirs can be different! the best way to measure your skincare is by weight or percentage. Remember that!
So anyways back to the beeswax; now beeswax is not an emulsifier; its a 'hardener'. In order for an ingredient to become an emulsifier; it needs to have two different 'components' within itself. one 'tail' should be water loving, one 'tail' oil loving and so when you put an oil phase and water phase together with an emulsifier; it becomes a lotion.
Beeswax; doesn't have these properties. It's all 'oils'! no water loving phase unless you turn it into a soap (this ill do another article on it)
Is Beeswax An Emulsifier
Hi good morning.
Today I'll be talking about how 'beeswax' is not an emulsifier. Yes you heard that right: its NOT an emulsifier.
If you go through 10 recipes online on how to make lotion; probably 8/10 of those recipes will show you how to make a 'lotion' using beeswax.
These recipes usually uses oils, butters, beeswax and some hydrosols/ fresh aloe vera and usually uses 'cups' as measurement. Now you know that when the recipes uses cups and spoons; you should just move away! Because there is no way to measure properly using 'cups'. your 'cups and theirs can be different! the best way to measure your skincare is by weight or percentage. Remember that!
So anyways back to the beeswax; now beeswax is not an emulsifier; its a 'hardener'. In order for an ingredient to become an emulsifier; it needs to have two different 'components' within itself. one 'tail' should be water loving, one 'tail' oil loving and so when you put an oil phase and water phase together with an emulsifier; it becomes a lotion.
Beeswax; doesn't have these properties. It's all 'oils'! no water loving phase unless you turn it into a soap (this ill do another article on it)
Today’s recipe is for a cuticle balm. The cuticle area has to be cared for as it is easy for it to get dry or damaged.
For a cuticle balm add green clover & aloe fragrance oil and jade green mica to a mango balm base. The fragrance oil has a nice delicate smell which is a treat to the senses, while the jade green mica gives the balm a nice dash of color.
The mango balm base is deeply moisturising. It is made from mango and beeswax and its rich with Vitamin A, Vitamin E and daily application of the balm will be able to alleviate dry and sensitive areas of the skin.
DIY Cuticle Balm For Hands & Nails
Today’s recipe is for a cuticle balm. The cuticle area has to be cared for as it is easy for it to get dry or damaged.
For a cuticle balm add green clover & aloe fragrance oil and jade green mica to a mango balm base. The fragrance oil has a nice delicate smell which is a treat to the senses, while the jade green mica gives the balm a nice dash of color.
The mango balm base is deeply moisturising. It is made from mango and beeswax and its rich with Vitamin A, Vitamin E and daily application of the balm will be able to alleviate dry and sensitive areas of the skin.
Hi guys, we are at our final recipe in the eczema series. This one is a moisturizing salve created for you and your customers who are at the very serious stage of eczema.
One very important thing to remember is that you must never use anything that can potentially make eczema worse, for example any form of fragrance, alcohol based substance etc that can dry out skin further.
For this salve, we use three simple ingredients. To protect and penetrate deep into your skin. Shea butter is a mild but powerful moisturizer. Coconut oil is also moisturizing but in this case we used it because it's anti bacterial and anti inflammatory. With eczema you also want to protect your skin from outside conditions, which is why the salve is important. Beeswax help create the thick consistency of the salve while keeping out the harsh environmental pollutants from making eczema worse.
DIY Ultra Moisturising Skin Salve (Extreme Eczema) (Make it yourself)
Hi guys, we are at our final recipe in the eczema series. This one is a moisturizing salve created for you and your customers who are at the very serious stage of eczema.
One very important thing to remember is that you must never use anything that can potentially make eczema worse, for example any form of fragrance, alcohol based substance etc that can dry out skin further.
For this salve, we use three simple ingredients. To protect and penetrate deep into your skin. Shea butter is a mild but powerful moisturizer. Coconut oil is also moisturizing but in this case we used it because it's anti bacterial and anti inflammatory. With eczema you also want to protect your skin from outside conditions, which is why the salve is important. Beeswax help create the thick consistency of the salve while keeping out the harsh environmental pollutants from making eczema worse.
Hi guys! In our final recipe for the Repairing series for moderate to severe eczema, we have a Repairing Salve. Salves are used as a protection for the skin which is extremely important if you or your customers have eczema.
As your skin breaks easily, you really need to protect it from becoming worse due to being exposed to the environment.
In this salve we use cocoa butter and avocado oil to penetrate deep into skin and also create a moisturising barrier between your skin and the environment.
The ingredient that creates a salve, is the beeswax. It ensures that there's always a layer between your skin and pollutants in the air and keeps the moisture sealed in.
Next we use ylang ylang ginger essential oil to help heal your skin. With this salve, you can expect to see a reduction in irritation and for skin to heal too.
Let us know what this feels like, so far it's been working great for our family and kids.
DIY Eczema Salve (For mild to moderate eczema): Sweet Cranberry Ginger Salve
Hi guys! In our final recipe for the Repairing series for moderate to severe eczema, we have a Repairing Salve. Salves are used as a protection for the skin which is extremely important if you or your customers have eczema.
As your skin breaks easily, you really need to protect it from becoming worse due to being exposed to the environment.
In this salve we use cocoa butter and avocado oil to penetrate deep into skin and also create a moisturising barrier between your skin and the environment.
The ingredient that creates a salve, is the beeswax. It ensures that there's always a layer between your skin and pollutants in the air and keeps the moisture sealed in.
Next we use ylang ylang ginger essential oil to help heal your skin. With this salve, you can expect to see a reduction in irritation and for skin to heal too.
Let us know what this feels like, so far it's been working great for our family and kids.
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