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Natural shampoo recipe: chemistry, pH balance, and professional formulationFormulas

Natural shampoo recipe: chemistry, pH balance, and professional formulation

Creating a good shampoo is more difficult than it seems at first glance. Many beginner formulators, inspired by the idea of natural cosmetics, mix a mild surfactant with a couple of essential oils — and are surprised why the result is disappointing: the hair squeaks, the foam disappears, and the formula separates after a week. Pr

9 min12 May 2026
#surfactants#hair care#pH
Peptide serums for skin: mechanism of action, types, and formulation rulesIngredients

Peptide serums for skin: mechanism of action, types, and formulation rules

Peptide serums for skin have long moved beyond being a marketing trend: today, they are one of the most technically complex and, at the same time, effective classes of cosmetic products. For a formulator who wants to work consciously, rather than just “adding a peptide according to instructions”, it is important to understand what they are

8 min28 Apr 2026
#actives#pH
How to become a cosmetic chemist: the journey from curiosity to professional formulationBusiness

How to become a cosmetic chemist: the journey from curiosity to professional formulation

The question of "how to become a cosmetic chemist" sounds different today. While this path used to lead exclusively to medical college or a beauty salon, more and more people are now discovering cosmetic chemistry — the science of creating creams, serums, shampoos, and conditioners from scratch. This field combines bioch

9 min6 Apr 2026
#for beginners#emulsions#lab technique
pH in cosmetics: a basic guide for formulatorsScience

pH in cosmetics: a basic guide for formulators

Why pH is important in cosmetics: the skin's acid mantle, the working range of preservatives and actives, how to measure and safely adjust pH. Step-by-step protocol, pH table by product type.

10 min2 Mar 2026
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Glucono-delta-lactone → Sodium gluconate: how to make a buffer for an emulsionScience

Glucono-delta-lactone → Sodium gluconate: how to make a buffer for an emulsion

How to neutralize glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) to sodium gluconate: ratio of 1 g GDL = 0.225 g NaOH, step-by-step procedure, practical example for 10 g, how to incorporate the buffer into an emulsion.

8 min2 Mar 2026
#pH#emulsions#lab technique