1. Define

Before you get started, you need to think about what you are going to make. What functions do you want your product to achieve? Are you looking to make a moisturizer, a coloring product, or maybe a combination of factors? Another feature you need to ponder are the aesthetic characteristics, such as color, thickness, clarity, and the cosmetic product form.

 

2. Locate
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3. Prepare

Once you determine how much you want to make, create a spreadsheet listing the quantity of each ingredient required. Additionally, you'll need to list the specifications that you will test of the finished batch. Next, gather up all the raw materials and processing equipment needed to make the batch. Finally, it's time to put on your safety glasses and start making your batch!

 

4. Make
Make the Batch - Imagine baking your favorite cookies. Following the recipe is essential to ensure your dessert is delicious! Like cooking, you will need to weigh out your ingredients, mix them together as dictated in the procedure and heat & cool as noted on the formula. During the entire process, you should be writing detailed notes and observations in your notebook. These will come in handy when you need to make refinements for future prototypes.

 

5. Test
Once you've finished your formula, you'll want to test it to see how successful you were. After letting the sample equilibrate to room temperature, take appropriate measurements like pH and viscosity to see if you are within the specifications. Also, weigh the batch to see how much water weight you lost during the heating and cooling process. If you lost more than a few % of water you may want to add water to make up the difference.

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Product claims are ultimately the customer's responsibility as our recommendations are simply suggested claims unless efficacy testing is provided on the website. Sensorial-based claims such as plumping, are very subjective and are ultimately decided and verified by the customer for their own formulation. It is the customer's responsibility to consult with their regulatory and legal counsel to advise regarding claims.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The information given and the recommendations made herein are based on our research and are believed to be accurate but no guarantee of their accuracy is made and we assume no liability regarding this formula or information contained herein. In every case we urge and recommend that our customers make their own tests to determine to their own satisfaction whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes under their own operating conditions. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the nonexistence of any relevant patents or to constitute a permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any invention covered by any patent, without the authority from the owner of this patent.