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20/11/2017
Ingredient Spotlight: The 12 Essential oils for Christmas
Making soap or just need inspiration for festive essential oils? Check our pick of essential oils that most of us associate with Christmas time.
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15/10/2017
Ingredient Spotlight: Sunflower Oil in the Personal Care Sector
Obtained from the seeds of sunflowers, Sunflower Oil is rich in vitamins. This makes it the ideal oil to use in lotion and cream bases for skincare applications. Here we look into the value of using this ingredient in personal care formulations.
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15/08/2017
Ingredient Spotlight: Olive Oil in the Personal Care Industry
Olive oil has been long used in food and personal care markets. It is an ideal oil to use in the saponification process and it offers a wealth of health benefits.
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19/06/2017
Ingredient Spotlight: Glycerin as an Ingredient in Soap
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a thick, transparent and non-toxic liquid that is commonly found in soaps. Glycerin is a natural by-product of the saponification process. What are its benefits, any challenges?
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17/05/2017
Ingredient Spotlight: Goat’s Milk in the Personal Care Industry
Goat’s Milk has been recognised by the personal care industry as a valuable and beneficial ingredient in many cosmetic products. Skincare products made with goat’s milk have made their way into mainstream beauty markets around the world. So what makes this ingredient so popular?
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28/04/2017
Inspiration: Innovation in Traditional Bar Soap Products
Traditional soap bars can go a long way and there is so much opportunity for creativity and customer customisation. But what claims are consumers looking for in a soap bar? Well, we got you covered, read on...
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29/03/2017
Knowledge Corner: Natural Alternatives to Synthetic Surfactants
Derived from the term surface active agent, a surfactant can act as a detergent, emulsifier, wetting agent and/or a foaming agent in soap products. A lot of surfactants are synthetic including SLS and SLES, but what are the natural alternatives?
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29/03/2017
Category Insight: Liquid Soap Trends in the Personal Care and Household Sectors
Liquid Soap has grown in popularity over time around the world. With the market so saturated, personal care manufacturers and brands need to stand out. So how you can innovate on-trend exciting liquid cleansing products?