DIY Naturopathic Skincare with a Cannabis Twist!
DIY Naturopathic Skincare with a Cannabis Twist!
Making your own skincare is much easier when you understand what each ingredient is doing in the pot. A lovely oil or butter is a good starting point, but what gives your balm its firmness, keeps your cream together or…
I’m a professional cosmetic formulator who’s obsessed with combining cannabis and cosmetics. Choosing cosmetic emulsifiers that work with cannabis matters when you’re making creams and lotions because infused oils and water need to stay evenly mixed. An ordinary water-free balm…
Natural preservatives in cosmetics are not as straightforward as the name suggests. Some are naturally derived, some are accepted in certified natural cosmetics, and others are synthetic preservatives that many natural formulators use as a practical compromise. Those descriptions are…
The Aromatherapy section of 420formulator covers essential oils, herbs, vegetable oils and terpenes. They are closely connected, but they are not the same thing, and each has a different place in blending and skincare. This aromatherapy guide gives you an…
You may have seen a cannabis balm and thought, “I would love to make that.” Perhaps it was a light body lotion, a facial cleanser, a tincture or a batch of edibles that caught your attention. That is usually how…
If you have seen Cetearyl Alcohol in skincare ingredient lists and wondered what it actually contributes, this guide will give you a practical answer. We will look at how formulators use it, how much to begin with, what it can…
If you’re dealing with dry hands, rough feet, cracked elbows, or skin that needs a little extra comfort, this cannabis balm recipe gives you a rich, water-free balm that can also be poured into moulds as a soft lotion bar.…
Palmarosa essential oil benefits go far beyond its soft, rosy aroma. This is an oil I use for a reason, especially in skincare formulations where dry, oily, mature, blemish-prone or uncomfortable skin needs gentle support without a heavy fragrance. Whether…
Cannabis terpenes for skin are the aromatic compounds in cannabis that help shape the scent, character and behaviour of topical formulations. Most discussions about cannabis skincare focus on cannabinoids like CBD or THC, but the aromatic compounds in the plant…
Fragonia™ essential oil (Agonis Fragrans) is a unique oil from Western Australia, valued for its gentle strength and emotional connection. This beautifully balanced oil really helps with letting go of emotions, reducing stress, and easing tension. Plus, it can naturally…