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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.

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…

Formulation Essentials, Actives

Natural Preservatives in Cosmetics

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What are natural preservatives in cosmetics? Discover safe, effective options for your skincare products and DIY formulations.

Aromatherapy, Equipment, Herbs, Infused Oils

Best Way to Make Herb-Infused Oil with the POT by NOIDS

A POT by Noids herbal infuser overlaid on a fresh green salad with nuts and a spoon of herb-infused oil being drizzled over it.

Herb-infused oils have become a staple in kitchens and wellness routines, offering a delightful blend of flavour and health benefits. Herb-infused oils are made by soaking dried herbs in a carrier oil. They really amp up the flavours in your…

Formulation Essentials, Actives

Glycerin Benefits for Skin and Hair: DIY Guide with Cannabis

DIY glycerin and cannabis skincare ingredients on a table

Discover the glycerin benefits for skin and hair in this DIY skincare guide. Learn how to use it with cannabis for hydration and so much more!

Formulation Essentials, Actives

Urea in Skincare: The Ultimate Remedy for Dry, Cracked Feet

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Urea in skincare if a powerfully effective ingredient known for its moisturising properties, especially in foot creams with a fascinating history!

Balms & Butters, Butters & Waxes, Cannabis Products

Shea Butter and Cannabis | FREE Body Butter Recipe

Shea Butter combined with Cannabis will give you a body butter to nourish, soothe, and moisturise your skin. Easy-to-follow FREE recipe.

Equipment, Cannabis Products

POT by NOIDS – Make Cannabis Tincture for DIY Skincare Products

How to use the POT by NOIDS for cannabis decarboxylation to make a potent tincture for cannabis edibles. Make your own herbal bud infusion using kief.