Niacinamide is the active form of B3 which helps to improve moisture, increase ceramide levels, and improve the elasticity[…]

INCI: Hibiscus Sabdariffa I l.o.v.e. Hibiscus.  The deep red flowers of the hibiscus plant are what makes the deep[…]

I used to have fights with Sodium carbomer all the time on my quest to make a good gel. […]

(Directly from ingredientstodiefor.com) INCI:  Polyglycerol-3 Beeswax (Polyglyceryl-3-beeswax) Cera Bellina is a hydrophilic derivative of natural beeswax in which the[…]

INCI: Moringa Oleifera Oil Moringa Leaf (oil and powder) has become more and more popular in recent years.  It[…]

INCI: Decyl Glucoside (and) Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Polyglucose/Lactylate blend is an ECOCERT approved mild surfactant used to make shampoo,[…]

INCI: Silk Amino Acids Silk Amino acids (silk protein) are hydrolyzed from silk fibers and have the ability to[…]

INCI: Hydrolyzed Quinoa {snippet adszooleft} Hydrolyzed Quinoa (keen wa) is a protein which has been hydrolyzed so that it[…]

Beet Sugar INCI: Glycine Betaine (Beta vulgaris (Beet)) Sugar Extract Beet sugar extract a food grade humectant, anti-irritant, and[…]

INCI: 1,3 Propanediol (or Propanediol 1,3) 1,3 Propanediol (also known as Naturesilk at IngredientsToDieFor.com) is a plant based, ECOCERT/NPA[…]

Olivem 1000 is a self-emulsifying, PEG-free non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier developed from natural olive chemistry. It is a powerful emulsifier[…]

Direct from Lotioncrafter.com: http://www.lotioncrafter.com/neodefend.html {snippet adszooleft} In today’s market, companies are seeking alternatives to traditional preservatives. NeoDefendTM is a[…]

INCI: Verbascum Thapsus Mullein leaf is known to be great for treating respiratory problems.  Mullein is high in magnesium,[…]

INCI: Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum is a known thickener (rheology modifier) used quite often in a number of commercial[…]

INCI: Polygonum multiflorum (aka Ho Shou Wu / He Shou Wu) Fo-Ti is  a well known Chinese herb in[…]

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid and is already a favorite among soap makers.   But did[…]

Slippery elm bark comes from the Slippery Elm tree. The inner bark is what's used for teas and medicines. […]

Tapioca Starch is a known thickener and viscosity enhancer which can be used in everything from emulsions to powders.[…]

INCI: Chondrus Crispus or Carrageen Irish Moss belongs to the red algae family of seaweed. What’s awesome about it[…]

INCI: Guar Gum or Cyamopsis tetragonoloba Guar gum! It is outstanding to have around because of the superslip it[…]

INCI: Glyceryl Stearate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Ecomulse is an ECOCERT approved natural, veggie-based, self emulsifier[…]

Rosehips! Rosehips are the little red fruits about the size of cherries found on the rose bush after the[…]

Marshmallow root is great to decrease the ph (or helps to keep it low) when formulating your concoctions. Marshmallow[…]

Allantoin is quickly becoming a favorite ingredient to use because of its immediate effects. Its used as a[…]

  Citric Acid INCI: Citric Acid Citric acid is probably one of the go-to ingredients to use as a[…]