Watch: How To Add Herbal Extracts To Cosmetic Formulas
The Institute of Personal Care Science
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Unsure how to add herbal extracts to your cosmetic formulas?
In this quick video, Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, walks you through exactly how to use herbal extracts correctly - from choosing the right amount to adding them at the right temperature and stage of processing.
She also covers how to read supplier information and ensure stability and shelf life in your formulations.
Here's A List Of What You'll Look Out For:
- Supplier information
- Solubility: oil vs water
- Efficacy data
- pH compatbility
- Temperature sensitivity
- Whether shear is suitable (especially with polymers)
- Need for additional stabilisers
