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How to Reduce White Rub-In Time in Emulsions
So, you know how you get that white rub-in when you’re applying creams or emulsions onto your skin? Like, when you’ve only just squeezed out a small blob of hand cream and it’s so little so you think it shouldn’t have that much white rub-in while you’re trying to get it absorbed into your skin? Join…
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What are Floral Waxes?
So, the thing about floral waxes is that they are waxes and they smell like the flowers they’re derived from, yes? Well, contrary to their name, floral waxes are not actually waxes. Are we pulling your leg here? Unfortunately, no. You see, floral waxes are pseudo-waxes. That means they’re not genuine waxes. They’re faux waxes even…
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Get to Know: Preservatives in Cosmetics
Preservatives, whether synthetic or natural, are necessary in many personal care products. This is because personal care products usually have a pH level of around 5.5, which is compatible with not only the skin, but a variety of fungi and bacteria as well. Many personal care products also contain water and they are also enriched…
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DIY Refreshing Peppermint + Grapefruit Face Mist
With the temperatures rising these days, it’s tough to not turn on the air-conditioning or to take multiple showers in effort to cool down/stay cool. This, in return, isn’t friendly to the wallet and the environment and that is definitely a no-no. So, today, we’re sharing our super easy and quick-to-do Refreshing Peppermint + Grapefruit…
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We Got Featured on BFM!
Recently, the founders of Craftiviti got interviewed on BFM 89.9, which is a Malaysian independent business and current affairs-oriented radio station. It was a wonderful opportunity for Craftiviti on a whole, and we’re super excited to this news here with everyone! “You’ve seen the DIY posts on Pinterest where people can make anything from soap…
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What are Natural Cosmetics?
In the world of personal care, it can be rather confusing trying to decipher what is natural and what is synthetic. This happens especially when you’re trying to find information about certain ingredients and end up with a bunch of conflicting results. So, in the following video, Belinda Carli from Personal Care Formulations explores a…
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How to Make Pouring Medium for Fluid Art
A pouring medium is an additive used to improve paints. It allows for a smoother pour, improves the consistency and also the overall integrity of acrylic paints. Therefore, it acts as both a diluting agent and a binder. It helps a mix of acrylic paints to act more uniformly, and also allows them to dry…
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Get to know: ECO Fragrance Oils!
As we all know, Fragrance Oils are made from synthetic sources and Essential Oils are extracted from natural sources. (*To read more on their differences, check out our previous blog post on the three major differences of essential oils and fragrance oils!). So, what exactly are ECO Fragrance Oils and how are they ‘eco’? Firstly,…
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Benefits of Wheat Germ Oil and Tamanu Oil
Wheat Germ Oil and Tamanu Oil are two kinds of carrier oils that can be used in multiple skincare and beauty products. Whether you’d like to incorporate them into your soap making, balms, hair serums or face masks, their many merits will surely benefit you! Wheat Germ Oil Our 100% Wheat Germ Oil Refined originates from…
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How to Use Our Premium Massage Candle Base
Making a massage candle has never been easier than simply purchasing your choice of essential oils and Craftiviti’s Premium Massage Candle Base! Not only is switching to this product kinder to your wallet, but the days where you have to make your own massage candles from scratch will be gone. But, before we get into…
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