Oranges have been known for a long time in history as one of the natural sources of vitamin c. In fact, the word orange is almost - Read more
Do Liposomes really penetrate skin?
I was of the impression that liposomes are the magic ingredients to help active ingredients penetrate the top layers of the skin to reach - Read more
What next?.... after formulating the magic potion
So,.. you have the winning formulation your hands, you have tried and tested it on friends and family and it has consistently worked its magic - Read more
Treating oily or blemished skins
For oily skins, the key to managing the overproduction of sebum is gentle and thorough cleansing routine. Below are a few tips on how to - Read more
Suffering from dry skin conditions?
Here are some factors to consider if you suffer dry skin conditions: Don’ts Avoid products with harsh, drying or irritating ingredients that are likely to - Read more
Can glycerine pull water from skin in low humidity?
Glycerine is a very popular humectant in skin care products. Humectants are ingredients that have the ability to attract water molecules from the surrounding by absorption. - Read more
How to make herbal extracts.
Herbal extracts capture the medicinal/ therapeutic essence of the plants that they are made from, and make this available to use for either medicinal purposes - Read more