#body butters

Articles tagged "body butters"

Polymorphism of butters: why cocoa butter is temperamental and how to work with it

We explore why melted cocoa butter can become brittle, crumbly, or develop a whitish bloom after cooling. How α, β', and β crystal forms affect the texture, stability, and skin feel of your butters and balms — and how proper tempering solves most problems.

12 min2 Mar 2026

#body butters #polymorphism #cocoa butter

Anhydrous Products: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Learn everything about anhydrous products — from basic principles to your first recipes.

8 min1 Mar 2026

#anhydrous products #body butters #balms

How to choose oils and butters for your skin type: a beginner's guide for formulators

How to select oils and butters for dry, normal, and oily skin: comedogenicity, texture, and stability. Oil wardrobe charts by skin type, comedogenicity ratings, and storage tips.

12 min26 Feb 2026

#oils #body butters #skin type