When you start formulating cosmetics, one of the most important concepts you’ll come across is the Safety Usage Rate (SUR) . At first, it may sound like just another technical term, but understanding it is critical to creating safe, effective, and compliant products. Let’s break down what safety usage rates are, why they matter, and how they protect both you and the people using your products. What Are Safety Usage Rates? A Safety Usage Rate is the maximum percentage of an i

Phase %w/w Trade Name/ INCI Name Supplier CAS Number A 4% Refined Shea Butter Natural Bulk Supplies A 2% Apricot Kernel Oil Natural Bulk...

Phase %w/w Trade Name/ INCI Name Supplier CAS Number A 55% Refined Shea Butter Natural Bulk Supplies or New Directions Aromatic A 40%...

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I wrote about consumer perceptions a while back and it definately applies to the way body butters are perceived. Years ago long before I...

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So, your new to the scene and formulating seems confusing, maybe even scary! You have made a few things off pinterest or youtube and...