Today’s recipe: A powerful and soothing 5% Niacinamide & Cucumber Facial Toner Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is a powerful and popular ingredient in skin care that can work wonders. It’s a versatile ingredient that’s relatively easy to work with while providing unique benefits in terms of helping create a stable, healthy-looking, youthful glow. […]

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is a powerful and popular ingredient in skin care that can work wonders. It’s a versatile ingredient that’s relatively easy to work with while providing unique benefits in terms of helping create a stable, healthy-looking, youthful glow. In this article we’ll cover what Niacinamide is (and why it’s referred […]

Polysorbates are in many personal care, food, and some pharmaceutical products, and you’ll find them frequently in perfumes and colognes. Here we discuss what they are and how to use them. What Are Polysorbates? Polysorbates are emulsifiers with mild surfactant properties and are used primarily to solubilize essential oils into water-based cosmetics. Since oil and […]

This easy-to-make Citrus Burst Room Spray leaves any room smelling fresh and clean every time without all of the harsh, synthetic chemicals you find in other sprays. Ideal for leaving in the bathroom or any room that needs a bright pick-me-up. If citrus isn’t your thing, feel free to add any essential oil or essential […]

Washing your face seems like a task we’ve done a million times, but there are some easy tips that make a big difference. In case you or your customers need a refresher, we’ve gathered these tips and made product suggestions based on information from the American Academy of Dermatology. Step 1: What is your skin […]

Finding a gentle and effective facial cleanser that also has great foam and suds can be challenging as surfactants can sometimes irritate skin–enter this Foaming Coconut Facial Cleanser! This cleanser is designed with ultra gentle sodium cocoyl isethionate. This is a fun recipe to make and it makes your skin feel amazingly soft and clean […]

Skin care for men has only recently become a focus of the beauty industry, but globally men are increasing their use of skin care products with the same goals women have traditionally had: clean, healthy, youthful looking skin.   The men’s skin care market is expected to grow from ~$12.3 billion in 2020 to almost […]

In some industries you hear a lot about seasonality, but what does that mean for your particular brand, and how can you take advantage of it? This blog outlines seasonality, tips to help cope with the quiet times, prep for your busy season, and how to make the most out of both your busy season […]

Solid bath products are very in–think shampoo bars and bath bombs. Today we have our own take: a cleansing and hydrating body wash bar rich in plant oils and gentle enough for sensitive skin. If you have a mold for this bar, you’re all set! This solid cleansing bar melts onto your skin like a […]

Instead of our normal focus on pampering, rejuvenating face masks, let’s talk about the protective cloth coverings we’ve all become familiar with during the pandemic and how we can prevent skin issues from arising. Though mask mandates are mostly lifting, mask-caused skin issues are likely to linger as long as cloth masks are worn on […]