How do you choose the best B vitamins for your next cosmetic formula? We’ll help you with this overview of all vitamin B types. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Advantage in cosmetics, hair products and soaps: Usual applications: Anti-aging creams, hair growth serums, scalp treatments, moisturizing soaps. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Advantage in cosmetics, hair products and soaps: […]
Category: Cold Process Soap
Cosmetic INCI names
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, or INCI (pronounced “INKIE” ) is the international naming system for ingredients in cosmetics and skin care. But what do all those difficult names mean? In this article you will find the ingredients in cosmetics with explanations! International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, or INCI (pronounced “INKIE” ) is the international […]
Castor oil in cold process soap
Can I use castor oil instead of glycerin?Castor oil and glycerin serve different purposes in soap making. Castor oil is used as a humectant to retain moisture in the skin, while glycerin is used to add a moisturizing effect. They cannot be substituted for each other. Can I use castor oil instead of glycerin?Castor oil [...]
What is gel phase in soap making
Has your cold process soap ever looked gelatinous after a few hours in the mold? It’s likely going through gel phase. That’s a part of the saponification process where the soap gets hot – up to 82 °C. It doesn’t affect the quality of the final bars, but it does affect the way they look. […]
How to unmold soap
Waiting is one of the hardest parts of soapmaking. Cutting it into bars and seeing the design for the first time is such an amazing feeling. However, cutting too early can lead to dents and drag marks. Patience is best when it comes to unmolding soap. But if you want to speed the process up […]
Beginner’s Guide to Soapmaking: Cold Process
If you want to customize soap down to the last ingredient, cold process is a great option. You get to choose the oils, colorants, scents, and more. Once you find your perfect recipe you can start getting creative with the designs. Cold process soap is made by combining oils and sodium hydroxide lye. That causes a chemical reaction […]
What is a cosmetic emulsifier?
An emulsifier is a substance that helps to combine two or more immiscible (unmixable) liquids, such as oil and water. In cosmetics, emulsifiers are used to create creams, lotions, and other emulsion-based products. These products typically contain both water-based and oil-based ingredients, and emulsifiers help to mix these ingredients together and keep them stable. There […]
Soap Lather Additive Test
We tested the following additives, as listed below: Control Formula with 5% superfat Control Formula with 8% superfat 8% superfat: 50% Olive Oil, 25% Coconut Oil, 25% Palm Oil, Distilled Water Sodium Lactate 7 gram per 450 gram of oil: 50% Olive Oil, 25% Coconut Oil, 25% Palm Oil, Distilled Water Soap made with sodium […]
