How to Write a Cosmetic Formula Ι TaraLee

Learn how to understand and write cosmetic formulas, How to formulate a skincare recipe. Writing original recipes. How to formulate a cosmetic. For to formulate skincare products.
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[@tamaradogubo]

Dear Tara, quick question : Can I hug you? I've been binge-watching your videos and taking notes and a lot of things make sense. Love from Nigeria

[@TaraLeee]

awwwh! of course you can have a hug

[@ruth-louiseonya268]

Nice to know that there's another Nigerian here :)

[@joaneses1209]

Glad to know I'm not the only one here. Proudly Nigerian. I can say that Tara is doing a great thing here.

[@blacboss]

Great job Tara.. I'm Timi from Nigeria

[@maureenakpan6702]

Thank God, other Nigerians are here. She is surperb.

[@drnatashahenry]

Thank you , I recently started my own business of body butters and lipgloss , I want to branch out to more products . This was really useful thank you

[@teejayoctavia]

Tara, you have been so helpful. An Angel in every sense.Love from Nigeria

[@divineiheanacho6331]

A video on converting your formular from grams to percentages will be nice

[@Haleema_21]

Starting my own natural skincare business but just needed alot of research 1st n u have been totally amazing! So helpful, will have to watch all ur videos now xx

[@yourlocalwalmartshopper]

You should watch Cassandra bankson, dr dray, and hyram for more info ♥️

[@Haleema_21]

@@yourlocalwalmartshopper Thsnk you I will do, I've made a few of my own products but I'm always open to new knowledge 😌 ❤

[@yourlocalwalmartshopper]

@@Haleema_21 tell me if it helps

[@wheregoesnae]

Your videos are amazing and so informative. I’ve been watching 100s of videos that don’t give enough of information. If only I have found you sooner 😩 new subbie here!

[@sugawaraspost-itnote3789]

Tara you are such an inspiration I follow you on all my accounts. I really want to start a skincare business even though I’m still young. You are really special to me.

[@missglow2389]

Well explained Tara. You're a good teacher and you talk pretty fast so you're always able to cover alot... Good job👍

[@sashayglow]

Love the video! Thank you soooo much but got a question. Did you ever write an example of a formula? I watched video twice.

[@tianaloveorganics1128]

thank you so much for this, I'm starting a hair care line and this is really helpful it's not only for skincare and can you also show how to make a formula because I wanted to know how to make big batches and also do you still follow the percentages given even if your making a big batch or you use more than the percentages

[@harshitabohara]

Love from India ♥️♥️♥️♥️ I have not come across any page who shares complete formulations with videos and so much of knowledgeable stuff... I really love you videos.. N looking forward to learn more from you.. Keep shining and keep inspiring.♥️♥️♥️😘😘😘😘. Will try these diy soon🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@errrmarrgerrdd8845]

Hi Tara! I wish you have videos about carrier and/or essential oils for cosmetic use like facial oils, lip salve and scrubs.. more like Carrier Oils 101. Great content btw! 💋

[@TaraLeee]

I have actually thought about doing one over carrier oils, but there are just so many out there I feel like it would be an over whelming video. lol but I still may do it some time :) thanks for the suggestion! glad you enjoy my content :)

[@skinisbae9972]

Thank you Tara, this is very informative. As a beginner in selling my skin care products, I am learning alot from all of your videos :).... As soon as my business kicks off, I am coming for the patreon. Love from South Africa

[@meganjo7045]

You should do a video where you have to use a preservative and lets us watch you while you actually formulate the product. Like while your figuring out the amounts and numbers, how much preservative to do. Let’s us see you do the chemistry. That’s the hard part for me and I’m sure lots of others.

[@noemicarrion6883]

Thank you so much for sharing all these tips. You are so awesome!

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much for watching! :)

[@pattygailcreations3772]

Thanks for teaching how to do this.

[@TaraLeee]

Of course! :)

[@ryvysong]

Thank you. Love Percentage.

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much for watching :)

[@jaberirad9037]

hello dear tara I found your videos very useful, and I learned from you a lot. Thanks for sharing those contests with us. I'll appreciate it if you share the formula of "anti-aging hair repair treatment" with us. Its an oily product, when I poured some water into the mentioned product, immediately changes into a stable emulsion. I wish you all the best

[@tmc1373]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! THANK YOU SO MUCH! You are such a blessing!

[@sodienyejackmay3128]

Tara thank u so much,your videos have been soooooooo helpful....I've learnt a whole lot..love from Nigeria😘😘😘😘

[@glowingheartoluwadamilola3457]

Thank you Tara

[@persisswift1854]

Thanks for all this awesome info!

[@brithingalesmemoir]

Thank you so much God bless you and your brand❤

[@lestramiller3533]

Question: How do you maintain 100% and increase the quantity of your product?

[@therealsiyaa]

I second this question!

[@Stephanie_Sharer]

Take the % of the ingredient and divide by the total size of your batch to get the number of grams or ounces needed of that ingredient.

[@shessroyal]

​@@Stephanie_Sharer so when making a btach in grams can i convert ounces to grams? for example a 4oz bottle is 113.4 grams so i will use 113.4 g as my batch size and caculate all my percents for the batch of 113.4 would that be correct?

[@NikkiBlasi]

this is so interesting!

[@TaraLeee]

so glad you found it interesting :)

[@boop7313]

You are the best! Thanks so much for your videos

[@tashadavis474]

Very helpful thank you

[@TaraLeee]

so glad you found it helpful! :)

[@cagetheman]

your videos helped so much! thankyou

[@kingeiya6851]

Hi Tara really informative video here. can I ask when you say hold the temperature for 20 minutes what exactly do you mean?another question is can the oil phase have a higher percentage than the water phase?

[@mimm4332]

i love this!!! 💖 amazing!

[@TaraLeee]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@mhiztheo8211]

Thanks so much... Confusion cleared 😗😗

[@FA-ki7py]

Very helpful,thank you.

[@TaraLeee]

glad you enjoyed!

[@stvstuff5649]

When you say active ingredients, are you referring to what the ingredient is best for in the of skin?

[@lisabrookbank5675]

Does your patron help it’s members to creat a “similar “ formula to something they already use and like?

[@m27238]

I love all your videos and I have a question, if I make a formula, and it comes to 115% do I have to scale it back to a 100% by reducing some ingredients? Why is so important to have 100%?

[@TaraLeee]

it’s important to keep it at 100% for the safety of ingredients and the ability to easily scale up and down the formula.

[@TaraLeee]

so yes, it it equals 115% you need to remove something to make it 100%

[@PattyGrullon]

Hi Tara, I am a beginner in natural cosmetics, but I am from Latin America and my English is not very good, sometimes I do not understand because you are very fast for me. Do you have a blog where you talk about all this please? !! Hola

[@samanthaspero3466]

I so sympathize with Invisalign!!!!!

[@pearlsglimmers]

Hi ! I have a question : what should one do when creating a formula using ingredients with different ph ?

[@TaraLeee]

take the ph of your finished product and if you need to raise the ph raise it and if it needs lowered then lower it. but you need to make sure the ingredients you are using are active in whatever ph level you formulate your product to. for example alpha hydroxy acids need to be in a formulation with a ph of 3.5-4 and something like niacinamide needs to be at a ph of around 6 I believe. I have a video all about how to raise and lower ph levels - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH65mGekadpqq7c

[@Janepint]

@@TaraLeee thanks you really are helpful. I will be watching your PH balancing video.

[@MissTaeee_]

HEY TARA , thank you for the gems . pleaaaaase slow down a bit lol . but you are awesome !

[@uniquemonique2009]

Hi I know this video was posted a while now but it's still very helpful...I know a basic body butter recipe the oils and butters adds up to 100%...what I'm not understanding is emulsifying body butter...does the oils and butters add up to the same 100 or does it includes everything.. water stage and cool down stage...can someone please help...I just need to understand how the formulation goes to understand how much water is needed how much emulsifying wax, etc...thank in advance

[@smmn722]

You are the cutest thing ever 💗😍 and so helpful too

[@TaraLeee]

aww you are so sweet! Thank you! & I'm glad you find my videos helpful

[@candacewalker8697]

Thank you Tara for these videos. Like really!

[@cuttinup97]

What percentage of shea butter do you typically use?

[@belyndasworld1675]

Love your videos

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much!

[@gabriellaybarra7863]

How do you measure the percentage

[@Elegan_te]

Thank you

[@zeus_naz1828]

Can I use 50% of emulsifying wax if I like my product thick or its hatmful

[@kricillacosme9579]

Did u take a cosmetic formulation course?

[@zhayirsmith8155]

Hi, Im new to your channel and fairly new to making skin care products. I stop a while back because I kept getting stuck on % needed in a recipe and suggested use %. The whole everything equals 100%. How do I come to 100% based on the amount of ingred. Im using?? Sorry, if I come "duhhh!"..lol

[@kstrong0516]

This is the struggle I am having. I cannot figure it out 😩

[@ZamashengeFufutjieButhelezi]

I think she said it depends on the ingredients you are using , they mostly have a suggested usage %

[@maliqs6939]

@@ZamashengeFufutjieButhelezi thank you. Times has passed now and I figured it all out now. Appreciate your help.

[@O-SeunNaturals20]

A good job Tara

[@styledbysands]

what a good video idea 💜

[@TaraLeee]

So glad you enjoyed!!! :)

[@touchofsade2281]

So do you heat both water and oil phases for every recipe or just for lotions and moisturizers???

[@lolzyaire1614]

first of all, I just wanna say I love your channel, I am looking forward to opening my own skincare business soon so I been using your channel & google as research LOL. Quick question though, if your extracts already have a preservative added, do I still need to add some when making face washes, body scrubs, butters, etc.??

[@aisyahs8636]

Yep! Because your product can still get contaminants from other things for example your hand when u dip fingers in your product, or from your other ingredients or even your packaging... especially if your product has water content in it.

[@tanyae1815]

Tara .. what is the correct temperature to cook my raw botanical ingredients ?

[@wishcloudstudios]

I know this is an old video, but I have a question. I want to make my own version of a major brand of skin cream that I love. There are ingredients in it that I don't really want on my skin, and other ingredients that I want to add in, or find a more natural replacement for. Is there a way to figure out a recipe based on the ingredient list so that I can change it and make something similar, but different? Does this make sense? Also, the cream I buy is $20 a pot, and I like to use it all over, and that gets really expensive!

[@shaakirahoverberg6342]

How do you know how to weight it out do you use just the scale .or do you use something that has grams on it .and how do you weight out oils .

[@forevermydaughtersskincare4023]

Hey love your channel by the way. I want to know which patron membership do you have where i can ask you formula related questions ?

[@azizichaisson3589]

Great content, Tara! I am learning a lot. I want to buy Leucidal SF complete, but LotionCrafters shows the sf or the SF max. Does it matter which one? Thanks for replying!

[@laprincessa146]

Hi Tara. Would hylaronic a is go down in cooking phase as well if I am making an oil?

[@idrk1507]

Won't e.g. water evaporate if I heat it up? x

[@tonys490]

Tara , I am looking to develop an Oil for face and body... do you offer formulation services , I am based in Uk, Manchester... let me know .. thanks

[@antisocial_socialite]

Yo ur the bomb! Thank you!!

[@smmn722]

Tara please I want to make frankincense face toner help me 🥺

[@khensk]

Hey Tara, are you a chemist?

[@drnatashahenry]

Thanks for your videos ! I have a question , do you add arrowroot powder in the cool down phase ?

[@Sam-mb6hh]

Wow 👍💗

[@orenjicalming4654]

Speed on 0.75x . sorry for my bad english

[@user-mazar.zarsoap]

Please writing I'm weak english listen 😢

[@thatunconventionalfamily1135]

Hi Tara I know you have allot of in depth videos and have spent allot of time and care on these videos.. However I actually have a learning disability and I'm not able to understand some of what you are saying even though you are probably explaining it quiet clearly I am definitely more of a visual learner so I can lead to quite easily after seeing things get done in front of me would you be willing to do a video 1-2-1 call with me? I understand you are a very busy woman with allot to do but I would be very grateful and indebted to you if you were to help me out with this

[@FalmataBukar.]

U are so beautiful Tara

[@zaynertulieyjarden6220]

I like you Tara.... I somehow i understand .. But your talking too much that i even forget what you sayed earlier

[@glowgaur8702]

Click Bait

[@TaraLeee]

I don’t get how this is click bait 🤔

[@glowgaur8702]

@@TaraLeee i can see diary in thumbnail but that's no where in whole video :(

[@DDominoGeronimo]

heyyyyy

[@TaraLeee]

hey hey!

[@DDominoGeronimo]

@@TaraLeee keep in touch.

[@heartmomma6460]

You have the ABSOLUTE BEST KZbin Videos EVER!

[@TaraLeee]

Thank you so much! that means a lot to me

[@KhadijaSibiya]

Whoa literally just learnt something new, great video. Very informative 💫

[@TaraLeee]

so glad you were able to learn form my video! thanks so much for watching :)

[@ahndanaekelly3384]

How did you learn all of this? I really want to be major in these.

[@PilotMoochi3]

There’s independent schools, but if you’re in a university it’ll be best to go the bio Chem route, but you’ll still need to speak with teachers.

[@kricillacosme9579]

They have cosmetic formulation courses as well

[@muibarnes7714]

You are the sweetest and most helpful with making skin care products. I’m so thankful for your channel. Thank you Tara for all your help.❤️

[@natiagogitidze447]

Tara you are the best

[@MeandmyTea]

Very helpful!!! 😄 Fantastic video my Friend!!! Like#39 from me ❤️😊❤️

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much!

[@SecretBeautes]

U should start a membership and teach the members details things u know etc

[@TaraLeee]

I have a Patreon where I do that. 😊 I also post two exclusive videos on there every month. www.patreon.com/taraleee

[@SecretBeautes]

@@TaraLeee ok tu

[@Sendupprayer]

Where did you show how to write the formula I hear you talking about the formula but I don’t see you writing or showing us how to write and I’m already five minutes into the video I love you God knows I’m telling the truth I am a Patreon but some of your videos you’re too talkative I’m paying and wanting to be a part of your Patreon because I want to learn that’s it nothing extra and some of us are visual learners so we don’t get it when you’re just talking at the camera

[@brockcbritton]

Love your new picture in the background!

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much! glad you like it :)

[@theowner5052]

What if the website doesn’t have information on the usage rate

[@BeautyWithAHeart]

That's a lot of useful tips, dear! =)

[@TaraLeee]

So glad you found it useful! :)

[@tico25]

🤩🤩🤩🤩for now I make some soap..no cold process later but thanks for ur videos....I love it

[@TaraLeee]

glad you enjoy my videos! happy soap making :)

[@ruthgomat]

Really nice hun I loved it 😍 I also just uploaded a video 😊

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much! glad you enjoyed :) I'll check out your new video!

[@EmeBucia-vu9sb]

Can I put yogurt in my lotion or soy milk?

[@AkhtarAli-zs2cb]

shampoo formula pliz

[@tranll1]

❤❤❤

[@BabeEli3]

Notification Gang!

[@TaraLeee]

woohoo!! glad you stopped by

[@managingmarlys]

Would you heat oils to 120 degrees and hold for 20 minutes as well? Heating the oil isn't breaking it down, destroying some of its properties nutrients?

[@shessroyal]

I have a question when making a btach in grams can i convert ounces to grams? for example a 4oz bottle is 113.4 grams so i will use 113.4 g as my batch size and caculate all my percents for the batch of 113.4 would that be correct?

[@neciharris6905]

A friend and I are looking to start our business together making scrubs and butter. We're looking to keep it as natural as possible but safe. Is this the best channel to consider for our journey?? Or will this information still benefit us?? It seems to delve deep into chemistry which we have no experience with.

[@aireenmaemartizano5561]

Hi! Can we buy ingredients with the shop that you recommend here in the Philippines?

[@sierra3958]

Can you make a milk cleanser cleanser using actual milk powders

[@MusicalMoodRing]

Yes! Thank you!

[@TaraLeee]

glad you enjoyed :)

[@uthpalapathirana8330]

Thank you so much Tara!! This is very useful... lots of love 🥺♥️♥️😘😘

[@owengordon2156]

I AM THE QUEEN OF COSMETICS🦸‍♀️

[@vaslim1711]

Love love your content! Question after you have all you ingredients and recommended usage rate for each ingredient and it equals to 100% what do you Good morning do next? I’m assuming you would transfer each percentage of each ingredient into grams but if I’m correct how do you do that?

[@itsbre9262]

How do you mix actives ? And know how much to use and how much not to use?

[@Hariharan-mf7tj]

We need a formulating video on scrubs. Just like you made on face wash body oil and body butter. Please make one on scrubs and mask❤️❤️

[@TaraLeee]

Working on it 😉