The 420 Formulator

Mike Harmon is The 420 Formulator. An experienced Naturopathic formulator who creates professional skincare formulations with a cannabis twist. You will find easy-to-follow instructions for you to make your own cannabis-infused skin care at home. #DIY skincare

Joined: 24 July 2023
Articles: 67

Cannabis Products, Infused Oils

Replenishing Pumpkin Seed Body Oil with Cannabis

A woman applying pumpkin seed and cannabis body oil to her arm.

A simple Pumpkin Seed body oil recipe with cannabis, featuring apricot and jojoba oils for daily skin nourishment and repair.

Aromatherapy, Essential Oils

Frankincense Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses, and Safety

A bottle of essential oil next to a bowl of frankincense resin chunks.

Learn about frankincense essential oil, its benefits, uses, and safety tips. Practical advice for skin, hair, mood, and wellbeing at home.

Formulation Essentials, Actives

Glycogen Skincare Benefits: Why PhytoSpherix® Is the Ingredient to Watch

A clear bottle of serum next to towels and a fresh leaf.

Discover glycogen skincare benefits with PhytoSpherix®. This plant-based ingredient hydrates, plumps, and supports healthy, younger-looking skin.

Formulation Essentials, Butters & Waxes

Rice Bran Wax: The Vegan Cosmetic Wax Every Formulator Needs

Rice Bran Wax flakes on a wooden tray alonside balms and lotion bars.

Discover rice bran wax for cosmetics, the best vegan beeswax alternative. Perfect for skincare, balms, and haircare in cruelty-free formulations.

Cannabis Products, Creams & Lotions

Conditioning Lotion Bar for Skin and Hair with Cannabis

A conditioning lotion bar with cannabis leaves on a saucer.

Make a conditioning lotion bar for skin and hair with cannabis oil. Simple, nourishing, and great for daily use. Keeps skin and hair soft and healthy.

Aromatherapy, Actives, Vegetable Oils

Squalane vs Squalene: Source, Benefits, and Why It Matters

A bottle of squalane and a bottle of squalene.

Squalane vs Squalene? Have you ever wondered why some skincare products list Squalane while others say Squalene? The names are nearly the same, and both come from nature, but understanding the real difference can help you make better choices for…

Cannabis Products, Creams & Lotions

DIY Cannabis Foot Cream with Urea for Dry, Cracked Heels

A woman sitting on a bed applying cannabis foot cream.

Learn how to make your own cannabis foot cream with 10% urea to deeply moisturise dry, cracked feet. A soothing DIY recipe for soft, healthy heels.

Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Herbs, Infused Oils, Terpenes, Vegetable Oils

Holistic Aromatherapy: Oils, Herbs, Terpenes, and Skincare

A woman with her eyes closed, surrounded by text bubbles for essential oils, vegetable oils, herbs, and terpenes - all part of holistic aromatherapy.

Discover holistic aromatherapy with essential oils, herbs, carrier oils, and cannabis terpenes. Learn how to blend natural remedies for skin and soul.