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In Beauty, Cosmetic Chemistry

Cosmetic Formulation: Tea Tree Hydrosol & Witch Hazel Toner

 Recently, I’ve been studying how to formulate toners for different skin types. Facial toners are one of the easiest cosmetic formula to make if you’re only going to use water soluble ingredients. For this post, I decided to develop an alcohol-free facial toner specifically designed for people with oily and/or acne-prone skin.Normally, alcohol is used in oil-control facial toner for its astringent properties....

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In Carrier Oil,

Carrier Oil Profile: Evening Primrose Oil

 Image Credit: Christian Ferrer / Wikimedia CommonsINCI Name: Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) oilSource: SeedTypes: Refined / UnrefinedColor: Pale yellowAroma: Light odorViscosity: ThinAbsorption: SlowComedogenic Rating: 2Shelf Life: 6 months (if stored in cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight)SAP Value (for soap making): 180 - 195 (mg KOH), NaOH = 0.134 (g, oz or lb), KOH = 0.188 (g, oz or lb)Ideal for which...

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