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25 Viral Formulation Myths That Keep Spreading — And Why They’re Completely Wrong
A Mega Deep-Dive for Makers, Formulators, and Curious Skincare Lovers Welcome back to my blog, friends. In today’s post, we’re diving into something the internet desperately needs more of: science-based myth busting for cosmetic formulation. With TikTok tutorials, AI-generated “recipes,” and Pinterest skincare hacks circulating faster than ever, misinformation has become a real problem in the maker community. These myths don’t just ruin products — they create unsafe formulas
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Hype vs. Evidence - the truth about raw materials
The Hype Cycle of “Breakthrough” Ingredients Every few months, a new “miracle” ingredient lands in the cosmetic world, complete with glowing claims, glossy marketing and the promise of being the next big thing . You’ll see bold phrases like “clinically proven,” “patent-pending,” and “five times more effective than niacinamide.” The problem? Most of these ingredients launch before there’s any real data to back them up . Here’s how the cycle usually goes: A raw material suppl
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The Hidden Truth About Heat-Sensitive Oils: Why Some Plant Oils Don’t Like the “Heat & Hold” Method
When we think of natural oils, it’s easy to assume they’re all created equal. After all, they’re just oils , right? Not quite. Some are...
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