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Niacinamide for Skin: The Molecule That Does It All — Without Irritation

Some ingredients the cosmetics industry loves for their marketing potential. Others are loved by chemists — for their predictability, broad range of action, and clinical data you wouldn't be embarrassed to show a dermatologist. Niacinamide belongs to the second category. And that's exactly why it en

8 min9 Aug 2026

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DIY homemade lip balm: safety, shelf life, and troubleshooting

Creating a homemade lip balm seems like a simple task: melt the wax, add oils, and pour into tubes. But this apparent simplicity hides several serious risks that are rarely mentioned in recipe articles. Oils oxidize. Essential oils, which seem harmless at

9 min26 May 2026

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From Kitchen to Cosmetics: A Practical Guide to Food-Grade Ingredients for Home Formulators

Which kitchen ingredients can be used in homemade cosmetics: starches, xanthan gum, honey, oils, citric acid, oats. What to avoid: milk (why it curdles), raw eggs (science vs. myths), fruits. Signs of spoilage, safety tips.

25 min3 Mar 2026

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