SkinChakra

green beauty barometer: the data are exclusively related to US market research:
http://www.happi.com/contents/view_infographics/2017-12-04/green-beauty-barometer/

HAPPI

Green Beauty Barometer

Most in-demand green beauty product? What ingredients do women want to avoid? Kari Gran's third annual survey has details.

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SkinChakra

human genomes hold about 20,000 genes. In comparison, the 10,000 bacteria living in and on us each contain about an average of 2000-4000 genomes. That makes it 20,000 genomes vs. 20,000,000

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SkinChakra

this happens when you not exactly think about your claims:
https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/LOreal_suffers_social_media_backlash_over_100_vegan_claims/136829

Cosmeticsbusiness

L’Oréal suffers social media backlash over 100% vegan claims

The cosmetics giant has received criticism on Twitter after using a vegan claim on-pack despite selling in China where animal testing is mandatory

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SkinChakra

https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Over_80_of_women_prioritise_the_fragrance_of_their_hair_products/137256

Cosmeticsbusiness

Over 80% of women prioritise the fragrance of their hair products

New research reveals hair preference of women aged 30-60, and the link between hair and mood

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SkinChakra

Some of these trends and concepts are a far cry from our "natural" concept but still it is interesting to know about the 2018 trend:
https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Pinterest_predicts_the_10_beauty_trends_for_2018/137319

Cosmeticsbusiness

Pinterest predicts the 10 beauty trends for 2018

From slicked back hair to neon eyes, the social media platform reveals the looks, colours and beauty tools for 2018

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SkinChakra

For a winter skin care, we recommend applying oils with a high palmitic acid content

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SkinChakra

This is our last weekend special in this year: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Plant-oils-butters-and-waxes/Plum-seed-oil-organic-virgin.html

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read our lates blog post for this tutorial: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/537-Christmas-Body-melts.html

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effect of unsaturation on the iodine number and oxidative sensitivity of fatty acids

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SkinChakra

Rosehip CO2 extract contains ca. 200 ppm carotenoids.

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a fast and clean phase separation (after shaking) is quite important when making a bi-phase formulation

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SkinChakra

this blog post was written a long time ago and before we were informed that both symbiosolv clear and XC are going to be discontinued. The basic of the information is still valid though:
https://formulabotanica.com/solubiliser-vs-emulsifier/

Formula Botanica

Solubiliser vs Emulsifier: Which do you need in your formulation?

Both solubilisers and oil-in-water emulsifiers help disperse/blend oil in water. But which should you use in your formulation? Find out here.

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SkinChakra

Tamanu oil is one of the unique plant oils with ca. 92% neutral lipids, 6-7% glycolipids and 1-2% phospholipids.

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SkinChakra

Our latest blog post is a high performance serum with a synergistic blend of hyaluron and vegeluron: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/538-synergistic-hydration-hyaluron-gel-serum.html

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