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Laura Lam-Phaure
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Formulating Aids
Formulating on Trend: Hair Oil
This edition of "Formulating on Trend" focuses on scalp care as it pertains to hair oil. A dry scalp can significantly affect the hair, and with the arrival of the winter months, formulating for a hydrated scalp is necessary.
Cleansing
Formulating on Trend: Acne Scarring — the Aftermath
This installment of Formulating on Trend dives into acne scarring and the ingredients that can help to prevent scarring and restore the skin. Also detailed are the types of acne and acne scarring.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend: Reef-safe Sunscreen
This installment of "Formulating on Trend" discusses sunscreen ingredients under current scrutiny for allegedly harming coral reefs and proposes alternative options for reef-safe formulations.
Home
Formulating on Trend: Keratosis Pilaris Body Wash
Keratosis pilaris is a common condition. Some dermatologists even consider it a skin type. While painless, there is no known cure and it affects physical appearance. In turn, it can impact confidence. Here, learn how to formulate a body wash for it.
Color Cosmetics
Formulating On Trend: Lip Oil
In this “Formulating on Trend,” the author describes basic ingredients used to create lip oils, including the function of each and formulation suggestions. Thickeners, oils, antioxidants, colorants/pigments, flavor and plumping ingredients are considered.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend:
Skinification
of Hair
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the "skinification" of hair serums, translating skin care ingredients into hair care. Specifically discussed are humectants, thickeners and more.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend: Liquid Blush
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion systems, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend: Healing Acne Care
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the development of over-the-counter (OTC) anti-acne treatments. Specifically discussed are the types of acne, emollients and occlusives to optimize anti-acne efficacy.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend: Microbiome-conscious Skin Care
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to optimize formulas for the microbiome, which can be achieved by supporting the skin's ecosystem and the microorganisms in it.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend: Glow Serum
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to create that glowing look in skin, which can be achieved by creating a skin repairing serum with key ingredients such as humectants, thickeners and emollients.