SURFACTANTS What are Surfactants. The word Surfactant is an abbreviation, a shortened way to explain “surface-active agent.” Surfactants are typically products made up of molecules containing a hydrophilic, or “water-loving” end, plus a hydrophobic, or[…]
Shea Olein, Shea butter oil
Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of growth in awareness about the importance to treat our skin right, keep it healthy, and improve skin health through more natural means rather than relying on just[…]
Beard Oils a DIY Guide
Beard oils are a popular product used to help manly men take care of the their manly beards. They are not only beneficial to the facial hair, and skin, they are also easy and fun[…]
Making Lotions and Creams some Tips and How Tos
Making Lotions and Creams some Tips and How-Tos Learning how to make lotions and creams is a great way to start, or expand, your horizons in the “make-your own,” do-it yourself areas of things that[…]
Magnesium Myristate Sourcing, and how to use
Magnesium Myristate Magnesium Myristate is a fatty acid derived from myristic acid. Myristic Acid and its salts and esters are used in all kinds of makeup, soaps, hair and skin care, and nail care products,[…]
Cream of Tartar
Cream Of Tartar Cream Of Tartar, also known by the chemical name Potassium Bitartrate, is found in a wide variety of foods and even in bath products. It has the chemical formula KC4H5O6. Cream of[…]
Menthol Crystals Sources and Information
Menthol Crystals Are you looking for information about menthol crystals so you can get the best value? Menthol Crystals, known as Mentha arvensis (Japanese Peppermint), are popular in many top analgesics reported to help relieve sore[…]
Allantoin Powder, Information and where to buy
Allantoin Powder, Information and where to buy Allantoin Powder Allantoin Powder is a free-flowing hygroscopic powder mainly used to enhance skin care related moisturizing creams and lotions. Allantoin Powder is known as an excellent additive[…]
Unrefined Shea butter
Shea butter Buying Unrefined Shea butter Shea butter is one of the main ingredients used to make cosmetics, moisturizing products like creams and lotions, and soaps. If you are buying unrefined shea butter, check out[…]
Sodium Alginate uses in bath bombs and beauty products
Sodium Alginate uses in bath bombs and bath products Sodium Alginate is an all natural product made by purification of a brown seaweed growing in cold water regions. It is a carbohydrate useful in a[…]