Category: Cosmetics
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All About Carrageenan Gum in Skincare
Hello Handmakers! We’ve recently added a new natural thickener and emulsifier to our catalogue: Carrageenan Gum! What is Carrageenan Gum? What are it’s benefits in skincare? According to Skincare Lab, Carrageenan is “derived from Chondrus crispus, a species of red seaweed commonly called Irish moss. You’ll find this ingredient in skin care products and food.…
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About Mica Powders, Their Grades, Types and Safety
Hello Handmakers! We blogged about The Dark Secret of Natural Mica Powders before here, and since then, we’ve gotten more questions on Mica Powders. Among those frequently asked questions are: What’s the difference between cosmetic and non-cosmetic grade mica powders? Are mica powders natural? Which type should I used for this or that handmaking project?…
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The Number 1 (and most common) Allergen in Skincare Products is This
Hello Handmakers! In skincare and personal care, the Number 1 and most common allergen is something we often don’t think twice about. It’s in practically every product and often gets overlooked for other scientific sounding ingredients that most of us don’t know what they are unless we Google them. So, what’s this #1 and super…
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The Difference Between Natural and Organic Products
Hello Handmakers! A lot of you have come up to us, asking about natural products and organic products, and some have even gotten them mixed up since many people use them interchangeably in the DIY personal care market. However, there are actually differences between products that can be labelled as organic VS those that are…
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About Virgin Beeswax Bar and Why You Should Use It
Hello Handmakers! We’re super excited to share with you one of our proudest local (Malaysia) sourcing: the Virgin Beeswax Bar! This 100% natural Virgin Beeswax Bar comes from an apiary deep inside the Pahang Forest Reserve, which is home to Italian Honeybees left to naturally forage the flora of our rainforest 🐝 This wax is…
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The Dark Secret of Natural Mica Powders
When we first learnt about mica powders, we were excited. These shimmery powders adds colour and sparkles to makeup and personal care products, making a product even more attractive for many. However, as we dug deeper, we realized that natural mica powders are not all sunshine and roses. So, due to our beliefs and what…
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Polysorbate-20 VS Polysorbate-80
Hi Crafters! Many of you have come up to us, asking about the difference between Polysorbate-20 and Polysorbate-80, and when would it be best to use either in your formulations. So, here’s a quick informative post on these two ingredients that can be used in DIY personal care products! Polysorbate-20 and Polysorbate-80 are used to…
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Craftiviti Shares: 5 Excellent Benefits of Wheat Germ Oil & Why You Should Use It
Wheat germ oil sounds like something that suits your kitchen shelf but it suits to be placed in your bathroom instead. This oil contains a variety of benefits to our body, especially in our skincare products. Wheat germ oil is derived from wheat germ, which is considered as the heart of wheat that contains 23…
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Craftiviti Shares: 4 Amazing Personal Care DIY Products You Can Make Using Rose Water
Rose water is a scented water made by rose petals and water. It is usually used as a perfume due to its floral fragrance with medicinal value which can be used in your skincare products. Read this post and get ready to immerse yourself in the calming scent of rose petals! Here are simple recipes…
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Berry Refreshing Natural Lip Balm DIY
Chapped lips aren’t a pretty sight, especially when the skin is peeling and there’s blood (ouch!). So, aside from drinking lots of water (don’t over-drink, though. Water poisoning isn’t pretty either), you give your lips a hand in the moisturizing department by applying lip balm 😍 Pssst, we’ve a printable recipe card for this one…
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