We've added activated bamboo charcoal to the shop: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Activated-bamboo-charcoal.html
Liquid Vit C is now available: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Active-ingredients/Liquid-Vit-C.html
Read our latest blog post to see how we made these anti black head sticks: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/641-Bye-bye-blackheads-facial-stick.html
The latest version of the cosmetic ingredients glossary was published on 5th of April by the EU:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L:2019:121:FULL&from=EN
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L:2019:121:FULL&from=EN
In our latest blog post we show you how to make a hair sculpting balm with green tea wax: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/643-Green-tea-sculpting-clay.html
Read our latest blog post for the tutorial for this gorgeous carotenoid rich balm: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/644-Sunshine-synergy-balm.html
for those of you who are interested in making personalized and custom formulated skin care:
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/2/29/htm
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/2/29/htm
MDPI
The Regulation of Personalized Cosmetics in the EU
Personalized or customized cosmetics are increasing in popularity. While compliance with the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is mandatory, there are no clear guidelines to ensure their compliance. While cosmetic products are subject to numerous regulations…
Brassica alcohol is now added to our shop: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Cosmetic-ingredients-A-Z/BRASSICA-ALCOHOL.html
Iodine-value-Aug-17.pdf
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I wrote this file a long time ago and shared it here. Once again, since we have had some questions regarding the iodine value
if you want an easy way to incorporate ascorbyl palmitate into your formulations read our latest blog post: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/645-Ascorbyl-palmitate-meets-Pentylene-glycol-guest-post
our latest blog post is about a luxurious, yet light moisturizer with hyaluronic acid: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/649-Triple-renewal-Rosehip,-Green-Tea-and-Hyaluronic-acid-cream.html
something interesting for East coast friends:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/microbiome-tickets-59788973429?fbclid=IwAR2QTY9VJg_XlDS5j2eFrjBTw567fHnvZA405kbMUO9iqjEQuSPAYILEeB0
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/microbiome-tickets-59788973429?fbclid=IwAR2QTY9VJg_XlDS5j2eFrjBTw567fHnvZA405kbMUO9iqjEQuSPAYILEeB0
Eventbrite
Microbiome
Schedule:
8:30 – 9:00 Registration & Coffee
9:00 – 9:15 Introductions
9:15 – 10:00 Nava Dayan
Utilizing skin microbiome knowledge in cosmetic product development
10:00 – 10:45 Phil Wertz, University of Iowa
Antimicrobial Lipids at the Skin Surface — Implications…
8:30 – 9:00 Registration & Coffee
9:00 – 9:15 Introductions
9:15 – 10:00 Nava Dayan
Utilizing skin microbiome knowledge in cosmetic product development
10:00 – 10:45 Phil Wertz, University of Iowa
Antimicrobial Lipids at the Skin Surface — Implications…
read our latest blog post to see how we made these cranberry scrub bars: https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/650-Cranberry-scrub-bar.html
Elderberry is our oil of the month in June:https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/648-Oil-of-the-month-Elderberry-oil.html
If you have any doubts about the benefits of caffein in hair care read this article:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12521
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12521
This is an amazing blog post from the one and only Jeanne Rose about mandarine oil:
http://jeanne-blog.com/mandarin-tangerine/
http://jeanne-blog.com/mandarin-tangerine/
Jeanne Rose Aromatherapy Blog
MANDARIN/TANGERINE - Jeanne Rose Aromatherapy Blog
Mandarin, Clementine, Tangerine Oil and the Plant ~ A complete description of this part of the Citrus family with familial ties, country of origin, characteristics, body care, skin care, formulas and recipes on how to use this oil.
the latest craze in the beverage industry, let's see if it expands to cosmetics:
https://www.mintel.com/blog/drink-market-news/trending-fibre-water
https://www.mintel.com/blog/drink-market-news/trending-fibre-water
Mintel
Trending: Fibre water
Fibre infused water has started to emerge in the global beverage marketplace, with leading beverage companies introducing fibre water into their mix. Read more.