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Natural Alternatives to Fragrance Oils in Skincare Formulations
As a natural skincare formulator, you want your products to be not only effective but also safe for your customers. One area where many formulators …
How to Position Your Brand to Attract Luxury Skincare Customers
Are you worried about getting lost in the sea competition in the skincare industry, and the dominance of brands like Ponds, Olay, Clinique, or Eminence? …
The Benefits and Challenges of Formulating Tallow-Based Skincare
Skincare formulators and cosmetic chemists can access thousands of raw materials to create effective and safe skincare products, from aromatic herbal extracts and oils to …
DIY Skincare Product Photography for Small Businesses
Are you a skincare brand owner looking to take amazing product photographs for your website? If so, you’re in the right place. In this blog …
How to Get Your Natural Skincare Brand into Stores
When starting a natural skincare brand, the idea of seeing your products on the shelves of high-end spas, specialty boutiques, department stores, or even big …
How to Turn Your Handmade Skincare Hobby into A Thriving Business
Are you passionate about turning herbs, flowers, oils, and butters into decadent, nutrient-rich, handmade skincare products? Have the people you’ve gifted products to, or who …
Busting Anti-Aging Skincare Ingredient Myths
Are you tired of constantly being bombarded by “anti-aging” skincare ingredients, products, ads, and influencer posts that promise to make your skin look like glass, …
Funding Options for Your Skincare Startup
You’re ready. You’ve researched ingredients, packaging, and formulated an amazing “star product” that’s sure to be a hit. You’re ready to start your natural skincare …
Cleansing Oils: The Benefits of Using a Lipid-Based Cleanser
If you’re looking for an effective and gentle way to cleanse your skin, you should definitely try a cleansing oil. Cleansing oils are carrier oils–lipids …
Why Celebrity Skincare Lines Are Not Your Competition
When you’re starting a small skincare line, it’s natural to feel a little intimidated by celebrity skincare lines. After all, they have big budgets and …
Are You Committing These 12 Deadly Skincare Sins?
We all know that one person. You know, the one who hardly ever washes her face, eats crappy food, doesn’t drink water, doesn’t wear sunscreen…but …