A hearty welcome to the men!

I’ve noticed quite a few men are frequenting the site, writing comments or sending me e-mails. And to you, I issue a hearty welcome! (And apparently I think a picture of my husband wearing a Viking helmet will manly up the place…) I’ve noticed quite a few boys joining my craft group for projects other...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Aesthetics of cosmetic products

The first impression we get of a cosmetic product is with our eyes (especially on-line!). As Mr. Burns says, “You see with your eyes, not with your hands,” so a pretty product is one to which we’re attracted. I know consumers say they want green, organic, preservative free, and fragrance free products, but the main...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Christmas in Swift’s workshop!

All this reading about things that might irritate, hurt, maim, or kill you, I’m feeling like I need a break from the maligned ingredients series. I need something wonderfully uplifting, so for me that means Christmas! And I realize this is early, but nothing annoys me more than to see holiday related tutorials showing up...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Some thoughts on what’s “bad” for us.

I get e-mails and comments all the time asking if something is better than something else (for instance, if one preservative is “better” than another) or if an ingredient is bad. I’m not really sure what those words mean any more, hence this very short series on maligned ingredients (which will continue in the near...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Much-maligned ingredients: Phthalates

So what are phthalates? They are esters of phthalic acid (an aromatic dicarboxylic acid) used as plasticizers, emulsifiers, and lubricants. They have low water solubility, high oil solubility, and low volatility. They’re found in fragrances, nail polishes, and many other cosmetic ingredients. They are suspected of being endocrine disruptors, that is to say they “interfere...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here