oils

Demythifying the myths: Fancy oils are not sensitive to heat – you can put them in the heated oil phase

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A beaker of yellow oil sits on a digital scale beside two clear bottles with clear caps that contain the same oil.

I see this comment all the time – can I add my fancy oil (like rosehip, evening primrose, borage, raspberry, etc.) to the cool down phase of the emulsion so I don’t hurt it? – and I thought I’d write something about it. Here’s the quick summary of this post: Oils are not heat sensitive...

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A reminder: Oils and anhydrous products don’t have a pH!

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I saw someone on social media the other day trying to measure the pH of oils, and thought it was a good thing to share this reminder – oils don’t have a pH. They can’t have a pH because you need water to have a pH. Before we start I have a huge section on...

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Q&A: How can I use medium chain triglycerides (MCT) in face creams or facial products?

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In the monthly Q&A, Medha asked, Mid chain triglycerides how to use it in the face creams or face products? On October 31, 2023, we took a look at this question – Emollients you will love: What’s the difference between MCT, FCO, and CCT? – in which we determined that medium chain triglycerides are the...

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Emollients you will love: What’s the difference between MCT, FCO, and CCT?

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In the monthly Q&A, Media asked, Mid chain triglycerides how to use it in the face creams or face products? I have loads of formulas using these ingredients and it’s super easy to sub them in formulas in which I don’t! Before we get to those on November 2, 2023, let’s take a look at...

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Emollients you will love: Milk thistle oil (INCI: Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Seed Oil)

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Milk thistle oil (INCI: Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Seed Oil) is a luxurious feeling liquid oil derived from milk thistle seeds. I find it to be medium to thicker viscosity, lubricious oil with good slip and glide as well as a thick cushion that feels rich, non-greasy, and non-tacky. It contains anti-oxidants that soothes annoyed...

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