Inspirational Archives - Genesis Formulab

01 Mar

Blog, Cosmetic Ingredient Reviews, Inspirational

Exploring Bisabolol: A Soothing Skincare Superstar

June 1, 2024
By Philip Montgomery

When I first began studying chemistry, I was immediately drawn to the allure of plant-based materials. I was fas...

13 Jul

Advanced Topics, Blog, Foundational topics, Inspirational

The Pros and Cons of Essential Oils

July 14, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

Essential oils. Just the name suggests exotic fragrances and potential health benefits. Let’s define ...

19 Jun

Advanced Topics, Blog, Cosmetic Ingredient Reviews, Formulation topics, Inspirational

How to Select the Right Hyaluronic Acid

June 19, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

Hyaluronic Acid: What Is Molecular Weight and Why Does It Matter? H...

14 Jun

Blog, Cosmetic Ingredient Reviews, Formulation topics, Inspirational

Natural Extracts in Cosmetics – Do They Work?

June 14, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

For centuries, people have turned to botanical extracts to treat a wide variety of ailments and to provide benefi...

05 Jun

Blog, Formulation topics, Foundational topics, Inspirational, Skincare & Haircare

The Role of pH in Formulation Compatibility

June 3, 2023
By Onyeka Ark

Cosmetic Formulation is beautiful, pure, CHEMISTRY! You aren't just adding raw materials together: you are creati...

31 May

Advanced Topics, Formulation topics, Inspirational

The Pros and Cons of Plant-based Cosmetic Additives

June 1, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

As a chemist, I’ve always felt very strongly that we should save our petroleum reserves for chemicals that we can...

29 May

Blog, Cosmetic Ingredient Reviews, Formulation topics, Inspirational

Plant Stem Cells in Cosmetics – Are they Worth the Hype?

May 30, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

Plant Stem Cells: What Are They, and Are They Worth the Hype? Some ...

23 May

Advanced Topics, Blog, Inspirational

Should you Patent You Cosmetic Formula? A Costly Proposition

June 3, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

The cosmetics world is constantly innovating. I’m not sure how many cosmetic formulas flood the market ever...

20 May

Blog, Formulation topics, Inspirational

How to Formulate Pre/pro/post-Biotics Skincare Products

May 20, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

An important and relatively new area of cosmetic products is the use of microbes (bacteria in particular) to brin...

17 May

Blog, Cosmetic Ingredient Reviews, Inspirational

Cupuacu Butter vs. Mango Butter – Which is Better?

May 14, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

As a cosmetics formulator, I place special value on natural ingredients. Not only does it have marketing appeal ...

14 May

Blog, Cosmetic Ingredient Reviews, Inspirational

Shea Butter has a Cousin! The Pros & Cons of Nilotica Shea Butter

May 14, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

You are probably already familiar with shea butter. Its moisturizing and soothing qualities make it a favorite i...

07 May

Cosmetic Ingredient Reviews, Formulation topics, Inspirational

How to Make Gelled Oils: Ointments for Hydration

May 7, 2023
By Philip Montgomery

I’m often called upon to help someone with balm formulations. Balms (thickened mixtures of oils) can be very sim...

24 Apr

Formulation topics, Inspirational

Conscious Beauty with Upcycled Ingredients

April 22, 2023
By Glady Micca Vallejos, MSc

The beauty industry has a huge environmental impact as it highly contributes to air, land, and ocean pollution. A...

05 Apr

Blog, Inspirational

Why Fermented Skincare is the Next Big Thing

April 5, 2023
By Glady Micca Vallejos, MSc

When we hear the word “fermented”, the first thing that comes to mind is food such as yogurt, kimchi, miso, or ko...