Water Based Thickeners The easiest way to add xanthan gum to the water phase of your formulations is to first disperse the gum into a water-miscible solvent like propanediol, butylene glycol, or glycerin before adding to water. Use combinations of … Continued

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Consumer interest in ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ personal care products has not waned since these concepts were first introduced but continues to grow. In the report, ‘Global Natural and Organic Personal Care Products Industry,’ it is estimated that the global industry will … Continued

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One of the first things you’ll notice when you begin in the cosmetic industry is that most of what you learned in college about chemistry doesn’t directly apply to your job….. What is a starting formula A starting formula is … Continued

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