Working with Lysofix® and Lecigel®: The lab at In Cosmetics Global, write ups, and formulas

I’m finally getting time to process all the things we saw and learned at In Cosmetics Global in Paris (April 2nd to 4th), and wow, did we experience a lot! On Wednesday, April 3rd (day two) we took in a lab with Lucas Meyer to make a lovely, natural, cold process lotion using their brand new...

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#alltheingredients are coming home with me!

It’s our last day in Paris, and we’re exhausted. We’re staying in to pack and organize for the long flight tomorrow. I can’t believe all these wonderful ingredients I’m bringing home courtesy of Jane of Making Skincare and our free course, Learn Cosmetic Formulation; Nanette of NV&O; Anja of Formulate Cosmetics; Alchemy Ingredients (Ascot); and...

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In Cosmetics Global: Urban Renewal Cleansing Balm by Ashland

I’m in love with this gorgeous Urban Renewal Cleansing Balm by Ashland we tried at In Cosmetics Global in Paris last week. It’s full of esters to offer a silky, non- greasy skin feel that melts away on contact with your skin. The key is to choose ingredients that remain solid-ish at room temperature –...

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In Cosmetics: Fluffy textures

Over the last year, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking and writing about the sensory characteristics of our ingredients and products, so In Cosmetics was a huge, moveable feast of textures and sensations. This one was interesting! My awesome convention buddy, Nanette Vaughn of NV&O, noted that if she had made something that looked...

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In Cosmetics Global: Stepan, makers of my favourite surfactants!

I wanted to share some of my experiences from In Cosmetics Global in Paris with you. My laptop is still dead and I’m absolutely exhausted, so this is more like a series of tweets or Instagram posts. I’ll be sharing so much more with you when we get home! On day one, Jane Barber of...

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