welcome back! today we're formulating cleansing balms! cleansing balms are pretty neat. they're like cleansing oils, but are more solid and contain both an emulsifier and a surfactant. that means they're also different from micellar water, which can pull hydration OUT of your skin (and they aren't the best cleansers, since you're not washing the [...]
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diy formulation educational series – body balm
welcome back! today we're formulating a diy for a body balm! as always, NONE of the links provided are affiliates. i do not benefit in any way, i'm just trying to point you to reputable suppliers that i personally use if you want to try to DIY these. (pic from Crafts Unleased) hopefully this body [...]
DIY lip oil/gloss
for some reason i have never posted a DIY lip gloss... better late than never, right? this recipe can be used day or night, either as a day moisturizer or night reparative gloss. HOW TO: 3 parts castor oil 1 part favorite face-friendly oil differs by person; very few people can handle coconut oil, while [...]
