If you’ve spent any time browsing skincare ingredients, you’ve almost certainly come across niacinamide. It’s one of those actives that keeps showing up, in commercial serums, in formulator forums, and…
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If you make your own beauty products, you already make choices that most big brands can’t, you pick every ingredient, every process, and every container. In 2026, sustainable packaging for…
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Thinking of turning your handmade skincare into a business? This South African guide covers cosmetic compliance, labelling, sourcing, packaging, pricing and beginner-friendly formulations for small-batch natural beauty makers.
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Making your own DIY natural perfume rollers is one of the most satisfying beginner formulation projects you can take on. The process is straightforward, the ingredients are affordable, and the…
DIY Natural Perfume Rollers: Make Your Own Scent Read More »
Choosing the right emulsifier for natural creams is one of the first real decisions you’ll face as a DIY maker, and it’s the one that trips up more beginners than…
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If you’re formulating natural cosmetics and you want that silky, lightweight glide that silicones deliver, without actually using silicones, you’re in good company. Two ingredients are doing a lot of…
Silicone Replacements for Natural Cosmetics Guide Read More »
Learning how to make natural face cream at home is one of the most rewarding steps you can take in DIY natural skincare. You choose every ingredient, you know exactly…
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If you’ve ever made a cream, lotion, or aloe gel at home, you’ve created the perfect environment for microbial growth, whether you meant to or not. Understanding natural preservatives for…
Natural Preservatives for Homemade Cosmetics: A DIY Guide Read More »
If you’ve ever read the back of a moisturiser and wondered what half the ingredients actually do, you’re already thinking like a formulator. This beginner’s guide to skincare formulation is…
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