Why you should NOT make those Pinterest Skincare DIYs - Formulating for Beginners

Why I don't recommend making those Pinterest DIY's on Homemade Skincare Products, Hair Care Products, or Makeup. Why They are not Safe!
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TIME STAMPS;
▸ 1:07 - Those Pinterest DIYs
▸ 1:35 - Why I don't recommend these DIYs
▸ 2:55 - No preservatives
▸ 3:58 - grapefruit extract is not a preservative
▸ 4:50 - Why vitamin E oil is not a preservative
▸ 5:28 - oil and water don't mix (no emulsifier)
▸ 6:36 - Don't measure in Cups, Tsp, & Tbsp
▸ 7:44 - Why you can't measure in Cups, Tsp, & Tbsp
▸ 9:28 - PH too high
▸ 10:53 - not a real lotion
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[@BrownEyes71]

You kinda wine when you talk to your subscribers you act like we are your students you seem to make others feel like they are stupid. You talk with your hands. I make my own products I formulate my products it’s not as hard as you seem to make it out to be. Anne Marie that owns Bramble Berry has been doing this for many many years and she is actually the one that taught me and the way you teach people is so confusing and the way you explain it is just crazy it’s not that complicated really. Those people on Pinterest don’t sell their products they make it for themselves so it’s not a problem so why should it bother you how they make their products? KZbin has people doing it the same way. Ann Marie never holds the water and oil phase for 20 minutes before combining and stick blending to emulsify and she uses a microwave to melt her butters and I do the same thing I was taught by the best and I have never had a customer return a product nor have I ever had a product go bad. Nobody does everything the same way you have a business you sell stuff Pinterest is people that mostly make it for their own personal use.

[@TaraLeee]

I most certainly don't see any of you as stupid or as my students. That is absurd. I have plenty of viewers who are phenomenal formulators who I learn from everyday. If I sound like I'm whining I apologize, maybe that is something I need to work on. Sorry that I talk with my hands, I'm sure that can be annoying as well. I'll try working on it. You are entitled to your own opinion on me and I respect that. My videos will never be for everybody nor will I as a person & I do apologize for that. I'm okay with the fact that you don't like how I explain things, I think I could do better myself, which is exactly why I chose to redo my "formulating for beginners series" I have many qualities that aren't great that need improved and I will continue to better myself. So I appreciate your input. & no formulating isn't that complicating, but you don't see the amount of messages I get from people everyday confused and not understanding how to formulate. It may not be complicating to you or I, but tons of people just don't understand formulating. Those are the people I am talking to, not more advanced formulators like yourself who already understand the foundation of formulating. I'm just trying my best to make things as clear as possible as I know I have a lot of people that watch my videos who's first language is not English. Maybe the people on pinterest aren't selling their products, But I have had several people tell me that this is where they learned how to make skincare products and they actually use to sell those types of products they see of pinterest. There is someone in this very comment section of this video who said this. Maybe Ann Marie doesn't hold for 20 minutes and I'm sure she is a great formulator, but from my research I have found that holding for 20 minutes is suppose to help create a more stable emulsion. Of course I have heard other arguments, but I choose to share the "holding for 20 minutes" method just in case, so my viewers are less likely to have a failed emulsion. Also I don't use a microwave, because I have heard arguments that it isn't good for certain ingredients. & of course you can do as you please, but I would rather be safe than sorry when it comes to spreading information to my viewers. Everyone watching my videos has a right to their own opinions, just like you do & I respect that.

[@flutebabyg]

If you’re so skilled, learned from the best why are you watching her beginners class video??? And being a hater on top of that 🙄you’re just not her target audience! For example, Years ago when I first started selling products, I was literally selling honey, coconut oil & sugar in a mason jar which is a formula I found online and worked for me, but is not safe to keep stored or selling. With more schooling & learning hands on from experienced formulators my brand is thriving now. I don’t agree with everything Tara says either but I love watching her videos bc she’s so passionate, and you never know who you can learn from!

[@rachelbarnhouse8308]

Somebody big mad lollll

[@anonymousgranny6]

@@TaraLeee Ignore the ignorance. This video is amazing! Learning so much from you as I generate my own business. Yo go girl!

[@gigigigi5181]

I have been watching Tara for years and I ALSO formulate my own cosmetics and I have never felt that she talk to subs like they are "stupid" KEYWORD in this video as she speaks BEGINNER. It is very rude to judge someone based on what you take from the video. Also formulating skincare the correct way can be complicated unless your copying others! I happen to formulate my own by formulating, testing, and knowing all the correct elements of every raw material and ingredient as well as how it works and why it wants to be used!! Tara does a great job and the option to NOT watch her videos arw always open..

[@elaenchants]

It's 2023 & My mom suffers from extreme eczema in her hands. Dermatologists prescribe her things that make her flare-ups a lot worse. I decided to take it upon myself to do research to find ways where she can enjoy fragrant, enriched lotions for her hands. She found out she is allergic to parabens, fragrances, and other chemicals that are commonly found in every product that she still LOVES... I started with non-fragrant body butter and it seems to be really helping her and she says "you should make this and sell it to people" and now I am binge-watching your channel, studying, taking notes, and designing a logo for my coming soon skincare line. You've helped so much & I wanted you to know it. You're a wonderful teacher and seem passionate to spread knowledge to people who were once like you.. dreaming BIG. Keep doing what you're doing and hopefully once I get things up and running. I would love your feedback!

[@TaraLeee]

I wanna make this clear. Sorry if I didn't make it clear enough in the video. If the people on pinterest who are posting these DIY recipes want to keep using them and making them, that's fine. Obviously they can do what they want. The reason I felt this video was necessary to make wasn't to hate on the pinterest DIY's, it was to make my viewers aware that I don't recommend making these types of recipes because they aren't safe. A lot of people will come across these pinterest DIY's and think they are safe enough and stable enough to actually sell. This is basically just a PSA to those of you who want to sell skincare products and formulate products professionally. Also I can't even say how many comments I've gotten from people asking me why I don't just measure in cups like every other skincare DIYer and "why do I have to use so many complicated ingredients". This video was meant to address all these questions. now when I get comments from people saying these things I can just refer them to this video.

[@8crimesreais]

Intelligent people understood your intention and it helped me to understand the safety for the products... It is responsible of you to pass this information.

[@christianjohnson646]

Continue doing what you do I NEED HELP, you’re a blessing ignore haters

[@abriaashton5186]

Quick Question i started my formulating and i found those recipes but i don't use them for lotion i use them for sugar scrub will that still count?

[@TessieDobey]

I see "professional" beauty developers telling folks that extracts are preservatives.

[@TaraLeee]

Oh yeah, I’ve definitely heard that one.

[@rachelbarnhouse8308]

Girl you have every right to sound "ranty". If somebody posts a recipe for others, they really should know what they're talking about. And when we're talking about products being used on your face/body- it has to be safe! Just found your channel, so informative!

[@TaraLeee]

thank you! I appreciate reading this. I'm glad you understand the issue with these recipes. So happy you are enjoying my channel! Hope you continue enjoying it :)

[@martharewi7569]

Omg, I've downloaded so many recipes off pinterest, this year I am venturing into a homemade skincare products busines,you've saved me alot of money buying product I may have ended up wasting my time and money, thankyou 👍

[@Elvoalven]

YES! Thank you! There’s a lot of misinformation out there in general and these ‘recipes’ don’t help.

[@TaraLeee]

I'm glad you agree. :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@shakebabanks]

Wow. I’m so happy you made this video! I have been using a recipe from Pinterest that I use on my face, it includes raw honey, distilled water and a few other ingredients. You really saved me a ton more of expenses and saved me from eventually turning my face into a nightmare

[@keeyawnainspires]

You are a God send. I found your channel by trying to make labels for a future product. I’m an esthetician I absolutely love skincare and, I wanted to learn how to make toners. Currently binge watching ALL of your videos. Great content

[@lovegigi9210]

I'm your fan, Tara! I am so happy that there's a vlogger that would talk about and teach making skin care. I am so happy that I found your channel. Kindly continue making such amazing content!

[@yudeeudochukwu4193]

You are amazing! I stumbled on your channel last month and I have learned sooo much from you! Thank you so much for being so transparent and relatable!

[@imlinhh5443]

omg, I wish I know you sooner, you teach me many thing that I don't know or know just a little, thanks a million. I can't imagine someone get angry with such a helpful and knowledgeable video like that. Keep going, we'll cheer you anytime!!!

[@caitibaby1]

Thank you! My daughter has severe eczema so I’ve started trying to make our own products to ensure that I have control over what’s going on her skin…this has been very illuminating.

[@Jordan-jh7ck]

Hi friend, I also have severe eczema! I've been making homemade tallow butter and it has done WONDERS for my skin. It can be a bit greasy so you don't need much of it. And of course not everybody with eczema responds the same to every product. Also, (and sorry ik I'm giving completely unsolicited advice but I'm going to do it anyways bc I know the struggle. I'm 23 and had it since I was 3 months old. I have tried it all) Look into the GAPS diet! Get the book and get ready to learn some shocking things about how much our guts affect our bodies (and can cause eczema among other things) and our brains. I cannot recommend this enough. It will change your life and could potentially get rid of her eczema altogether. God bless Praying for you and your little one.

[@nancyphillips6274]

Thanks for speaking on this topic. As a small business in the initial phases, this may save people time and money on wasted products that are missing key ingredients. I love Pinterest too, but I presumed since people were posting, the recipes must be legit. I found out quickly this is not always the case. Overall I’m grateful for all these platforms to make better products including yours Tara. I love when young people are finding their footing as entrepreneurs. Don’t let the comments get you down. Keep up the awesome work!

[@goldenemily1]

love your topics. Just starting and you are helping us learn so much faster.

[@divinegoddess3060]

Facts are always safer than emotions lol. I love your teaching 😌 you have a calling doing it the proper way is the best for long term use i agree. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@mystichoneywaters1457]

This is so wonderful! I hope you continue to so what u love! Many blessings! Sending healing prayers your way

[@cassiehooper8719]

You’re videos are beyond helpful and I have used some of your products for my face on Etsy. Totally worked, btw.. but just saying thanks because I am sellin body butters and things of that sort this is beyond helpful. Also I appreciated your review on Pinterest DIYs as I do post on Pinterest as well and I really appreciate this feedback because it’s true. Either way I really love your gestures, excitement, and the way you teach. I am a beginner and find your information very easy to follow. Just wanted to say that. No matter how someone feels about a video or the information in the video, there’s no need to attack a persons personality, that’s just unnecessary.

[@bimifoluwaomopariola8202]

Thank you so much for your videos. I can't wait to watch every other video you've ever made.

[@juiohhkd3447]

Ur channel is the best about diy cosmetics, keep the great work girl!!!

[@TaraLeee]

Thank you! :)

[@ishab745]

Love your videos 🥰 You rock! I'm a beginner and love the informative videos you do, I didn't know about water/pH etc so thank you very much

[@rochellevandermerwe6645]

Thanks so much! Your videos are helping me so much. Started my own business at home making cosmetics and I've had to learn the hard way that you cannot rely on these recipes. Pinterest is still my go-to for design and color/package and presentation ideas. I have so much saved for inspiration on there. Your videos are saving me so much hassle. I'm wondering if you have any recommendations for formulating shampoos? Hair dressers often say we should avoid certain ingredients and I'm looking to create a more professional formula to try out for myself and to potentially sell.

[@dokidoki719]

I have used “tea tree oil” in a diy Shea butter and Rosehip moisturiser. The bacteria had a five star buffet.😂

[@ekaanene329]

Welcome's House you’re right

[@demetris8465]

I use to do a lot of of Pinterest recipes and started changing my recipes by watching you.

[@kajolgolchha1326]

I have commented on all your videos but it was my binge watching series so I dont know why I didn't comment on it may be were I started to learn something every time I'm watching the whole series but one thing to mention this series'is like a life time guide to me you made it everything in a clear manner iam really loving it this time I made some anhydrous formulation and going to make some batches with you while watching and writing notes and experimenting with lot of my creativity and going to learn live . Thank you Tara lots of love 💖 always 🫂

[@MekoWilliamsTV]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I was researching and saw a few issues with posted formula on instagram, Pinterest and others like Tik Tok. I was thing OMG!

[@lelalu101]

I'm so happy to have found you and @humblebeeandme prior to my venturing into water containing products. I have a very specialized understanding of anhydrous topicals, and the two have you have so much expertise I didnt even know i needed to hear. I am forever greatful. (I also am thankful I knew to look for recipes in grams and that is how I found Marie and eventually you on KZbin!)

[@hotready1756]

Love your videos, they are so helpful! Thank you so so much!

[@hindustanastrology2948]

Thank you!!! You are a gem. I would love to see you do a video on DIY makeup melting balm!!! xoxo

[@MulaMonroe]

What a great video!!! Thank you for helping us beginners

[@rachelmeloul5614]

This is so important for people to understand, good for you helping to educate!! 💜 It!

[@TaraLeee]

Thank you! :)

[@damieysho5380]

Hi Tara, I must confess, I've found my best mentor formulator... You rock! Guess what! I've really learned a lot from you and Made necessary corrections to my product. Thanks

[@TaraLeee]

Awwwwh I’m flattered, but I’m no where near worthy enough to be called a mentor, but I appreciate the complement 😁 you are so kind! I’m glad my videos have been able to help you! Yay!

[@maram6119]

thank you so much I just discovered your channel recently I'am glad .. you are amazing I learned a lotttt and realy looking forward this series 💙

[@TaraLeee]

Awwh thank you! I’m glad you are excited for the series

[@megapookie762]

Thank God for you, my dear...just starting out and OF COURSE I have saved a TON of recipes just like the ones you've referred to on Pinterest...WHEW! Will you just move in with me for a month and be my Beauty Goo Guru? You're amazing. Love you. ❤

[@kimberlyb7502]

Hi. Glycerin does contain water, however, if exposed to air will result to a 80/20 effect. 80% glycerin, 20% water. 👍🏽😍

[@c0mf0rtz0n3_]

I need that preservative video!!! Please!!!! Love these vids new subscriber here thank u for these videos! So helpful

[@MusicalMoodRing]

I'm so honored you're my mentor ❤️ Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@TaraLeee]

awwh you are sweet, but I wouldn't call myself a mentor, although that is flattering. I just enjoy making youtube videos and sharing what I learn about formulating cause I know this information is hard to find :)

[@christianjohnson646]

How did you learn to formulate?? Did you take a class? I want to learn more you’re videos are so helpful

[@Ari520]

I’m new to your channel. I’m loving every video. Do you have any videos of making body butters in bulk amounts ?

[@debra7449]

Thanks for this important info, rather be safe. 😊❤️

[@sassygirlbeautiquellc]

Thank you! I am soo happy the truth is finally being put out there about these "diy" skincare formulas! Keep these videos coming! I plan on sharing them wherever I can to further the cause lol! And....I also started off with these types of formulas😖 but! When my "natural" lotion went nasty, I learned lol. That was well before I decided to sell anything.

[@TaraLeee]

I’m kinda glad to hear I wasn’t the only one who started with these cause I feel so stupid that I actually thought they were okay. lol at least I’m not alone! 😅 I’m glad you are enjoying my videos that really means a lot 😊

[@sassygirlbeautiquellc]

@@TaraLeee Business coaches like to say that your "first" will always be bad (first formula, etsy product picture, youtube video, ect). They also say to just do it anyways! You learn and improve as you go. I first learned from a collaboration of susan barclay-nichols (swiftcraftymonkey), perry rowmanowski (chemist corner) and Jane Barber (making cosmetics.com). www.learncosmeticformulation.com is where you can take FREE courses! Im not sponsored or affiliated lol I just want to help others out. 😉🤓

[@TheLoveweaver]

@@sassygirlbeautiquellc thank you! 🤗

[@nicoleannjumpp5144]

Thank thank you so much tara all your video r interested over the past months i am watching video you are the first youtuber to share some secret stuff to your Fans to make life easier in so much way ... you really save me tara because i was going to used pinterest diy formula to start my business

[@Racana05]

I watch all of your videos .....and I just love your work....goodwishes💕

[@nhanphuong6007]

You are great. Tks for your sharing!

[@pepperminttree]

Been looking forward to this vid!

[@TaraLeee]

Glad to know! 😉

[@TiannaOuellette]

This was so so informative!

[@TaraLeee]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@otiliahugelschaffer2141]

This are very good common sense points, thank you!

[@tamunaoniani6863]

hello, thanks for such usefull information. i have question - do the cream need any preservative if it contains inly oils , shea butter and s9me essential oils?

[@biancawalker6283]

Hey I just found your channel. I wanted to know now how will I measure my ingredients when I start to receive huge orders? Do you still continue to use grams ? How high up does your scale go ?

[@kassypatino2639]

Wow thank you so much, so I actually started my natural small shop and I was honestly using those Pinterest recipes as base. I am excited to learn more from you because I did notice one of my “lotions” started gathering mold around the top and I was very skeptical and didn’t know what to do since I’m just starting out.

[@TaraLeee]

Sorry to hear your lotion grew mold. Hope you never used it on your body! I'm glad you are excited to learn more though. Hope you have fun formulating :)

[@barbos99]

Before starting a cosmetic product business one should first learn how to formulate professionally, not from Pinterest or God knows where. Otherwise you risk being sued for the smallest allergic reaction your products cause. A business involves getting your product tested by authorised labs, registration, keeping documents for each ingredient, product, batch, etc. It's time-consuming, hard work.

[@iridescentlight5083]

Hi ! I know im late but i wanted to if someone makes a diy cream with mainly butter and oil and add alovera gel if the gel already contains a preservative is it still needed to add another preservative ? (I am aware that butter, oil and aloe vera gel mix together is not stable ) thanks for the answer !

[@lucelie123]

hi tara I have question can I mix my serum in my face cream without it affecting the ph of the cream

[@serenazhu6653]

Love this video ❤

[@NAWIBU84]

How do I make my whipped body butter less greasy without loosing the moisturize benefit to the skin...I’m a super beginner to all this but I want to make a Ayurvedic infused body butter for both hair and body. Any suggestions?? I’m soooo appreciative for any advice you have

[@violetvalley1922]

I'm new and ive been watching and i have actually made some of my products with diys like that. I hope you'll be able to answer this and read it. Can i still add preservative still even when its already made? Pls help by the way i understand your point in posting this specific vlog of yours and dont worry alot of us understands and listens like me i do research and more research when i hear something or read about something I've actually come across those who say extracts are preservatives and good thing i was suspicious about that , you're doing a great job at what your doing on behalf of everyone who loves watching your videos and actually learning from them THANK YOU VERY MUCH! seriously I've learned alot in your videos alot of my questions in product making and what to use how to achieve that certain this and that how to this and that specially the calculating stuff to percentages and how to formulate god life saver been searching and searching before i came across your videos and nothing came up or either some of them are unclear but with your videos. The way you explain stuff is clear for me that is. Thank you i hope u could answer my question on putting a preservative or if its okay to like still put a preservative into a product that was made but didn't get the preservative it needed

[@jennykleiser7649]

I’m curious to know what are your thoughts on cold process soap.

[@reyfranckline8825]

wow i learned so much already in one video !!

[@TaraLeee]

awwh I am glad to hear that :) Thank you!

[@arzudenizyldrm6311]

Hey Tara, Im just wondering why every soap has 8 or more ph? İs it because of the proxide that we are using when its should be soap or is it about oils? And when we are makin a product how could we are measure all the ph off the product or every ingredient has different ph so how ?

[@nochannelnochannel231]

I have a wired question Tara. Okay let’s say you use a light recipe. The homemade butter oil already like a sticky foundation (not foundation I mean per say but a base to have products stick). Would rice powder or any other Edwardian facial diy powder absorb the butter oils on your face like greasy hair?

[@louisewaddell7216]

Do i need Preservatives for Shea Butter oil based Creams?

[@nia.aleese]

Yesss new content!!!!! Notification squad 🔔

[@TaraLeee]

yay! Glad you are excited :)

[@aartijainric]

Thanks God u made this video .... It's so difficult to make people understand this

[@TaraLeee]

Totally agree. It’s like people just can’t except the fact that preservatives aren’t bad!

[@reflux043]

The only DIY pinterest blogger i can highly recommend is The Nerdy Farm Wife (Jan Berry). She's very knowledgeable, and her products are safe enough to sell. Her hardcopy books are amazing, aswell as her ebooks and her blog, and she talks about antioxidants, preservatives, surfactants, etc in great detail. Im enjoying your beginner series.

[@tinuke-mo1ke]

I’ve been binge watching your channel. Thank u for putting this information out there. Would you say you wasted money experimenting? That’s how I feel right now and it’s so discouraging

[@TaraLeee]

Not at all! You learn from failed experiments. Yeah it may be wasted product or money that technically went to waste, but I learned from it and I know to not make the mistake again, preventing me from wasting even more ingredients in the future :)

[@gitv6938]

love your videos!!

[@TaraLeee]

awwwh thank you :)

[@JazzyBeatsInc]

Yay a new video!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@TaraLeee]

yay! thanks a million for watching :)

[@MNBell2010]

Hi Tara!! I’m a new subscriber and follower and have a question for you. I am learning to formulate a hair growth oil and just ran across this video. I noticed that one of my intended ingredients, horsetail liquid extract, contains equisetum arvense (horsetail extract), glycerin and purified water. Would I need to use a preservative if I put this in my hair oil?

[@cristinarivera4511]

It is water based, so you do need a preservative. Also, I think you’re going to need an emulsifier as it’s not going to mix with the oils.

[@eucharia6795]

How does your shouts out work?

[@madhurimapathak5824]

Hey Tara, I am learning so much from your videos. Please make a video of water base cream or lotion. I want to learn how to make water base lotion and cream.

[@TaraLeee]

I have lots of videos on different body and face lotions. Please check out my other videos 😊

[@madhurimapathak5824]

@@TaraLeee Thank you for responding 😊

[@dagmodelingschooltv]

Wow thanks so much

[@mrskirkland9403]

Great Information

[@TaraLeee]

thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@sofiamoussier]

Quick question *while Im still mid-video*, for plant based products whats a good preservative/emulsive then?

[@cristinarivera4511]

There are so many options! You need to provide a more specific formula, or at least what ingredients you’re planning on using.

[@AbaitheyBeauty]

Hi, how can I balance the ph of the Castille soap ?

[@cristinarivera4511]

You can’t. It has to have a high pH to be a soap. If you try to lower it with citric acid (or something else), it’s going to break, meaning, it will “revert” to oils and fats. A disgusting blob that does the opposite of cleaning!

[@laveenabindra5512]

Hey i an from india and you’re doing great 👍 would love to know your journey i also want to start making something of my own help me with any glow serum , vitamin c or anything which can treat hyperpigmentation Thankyou so much 🙏🙏

[@larissahaynes8268]

I’ve been looking into the ingredient lists of “natural” brands such as Herbivore from Sephora, and Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is the preservative I’ve seen them use. I wonder if that’s an effective preservative or if it’s like thinking grapefruit extract is a preservative?

[@TaraLeee]

Technically radish root ferment is a preservative. You can purchase it under the name leucidal liquid. Here is a link - lotioncrafter.com/products/leucidal-liquid?_pos=1&_sid=60c5b57e0&_ss=r But I have heard some mixed reviews on this stuff. For example I read an article about a brand who used it as their preservative, but was being sued because their products were found to be contaminated. (honestly I probably butchered that story. It's been so long since I read the article, so I don't really remember the details) Basically what I am trying to say is Yes, radish root ferment is a preservative, but not a very strong one. I think it could work, but as someone who makes their products at home, rather than in a lab I choose to use a stronger preservative. Since I'm not able to have my products professionally lab tested for proper preservation I would rather use something stronger, just to be on the safe side. Also when you are using lots of natural oils and extracts, products become harder to preserve, so it's just better to be on the safe side. :)

[@larissahaynes8268]

TaraLee Thank you so much! 😁

[@azizichaisson3589]

@@TaraLeee This was helpful info Tara! I had no idea radish root ferment was actually used as a preservative. I just bought a balm at a market with this ingredient in it.

[@MyNameIsAshleyyy]

I have a question. How do we know exactly how to formulate and know exactly what to add to other ingredients? I am watching your other videos, but I am having trouble with how to make a large batch to sell. Like maybe a 40 oz. Batch of, let's say. Body butter. How do I know exactly what to mix of each item? And how do I know what to add for a butter? I try to research formulas for body butters.and can not find a formula with percentages that is accurate or easy to understand . You are the best teacher I've found. You helped me so much understand what I do already. I guess I am asking how do I know what to mix and how much to mix.

[@TaraLeee]

I recommend watching my whole formulating for beginners series. I think it will help answer a lot of your questions 🥰 kzbin.info/aero/PL3bXzssoexWbJHk5fD_eRlCEnaJAOaIw1

[@MyNameIsAshleyyy]

@@TaraLeee thank you for sharing all of your experience and knowledge!

[@ashleydaniele3523]

Also they measured the essential oils in drops which you should never do

[@TaraLeee]

So true!!

[@angelaogden8603]

You need to write a book on all this

[@tico25]

Thanks a lot 🥰🥰🍸🍸

[@TaraLeee]

and thank you! :)

[@tayashacorniffe4198]

I love your channel

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much! That means a lot to me :)

[@juliazehetmair2761]

I totally get what you are saying here but the pinterest recipes are made from natural ingredients which I think grab more people. Whenever I see people using chemicals it kinda sends off a red flag in my head that it's not natural. I try to make natural products because I think thats what a lot of people like and look for. For example, what stops someone from going to target or walmart and buying body wash vs homemade stuff. They both have chemicals listed in the ingredients. I don't want this to sound harsh and I'm really interested in making cosmetics but I want them to be more on the natural side vs chemicals. Are the chemicals you use harsh or toxic?

[@aamihome]

Vegetable glycerin would be okay to use in oil products without a preservative right because it’s made out of oil?

[@TaraLeee]

No, vegetable glycerin is water soluble and a water based ingredient. I believe it may be made from oils, but it’s water based so it needs preserved

[@inkedheart]

Glycerine actually does NOT need to be preserved. It is self-preserving, that’s why it’s used to make glycerites. If it’s used in a formula that has high water content, however, then a preservative is needed.

[@spiritualjunky2175]

@@inkedheartand also why people use it just fine for making tinctures too.

[@kathynibte5868]

@Taralee girl don't say sorry. you are helping us and not all your videos are for everyone. that person is being a bully straight up.

[@mai2235]

How could glycerin be water based when it's an oil??!

[@TaraLeee]

Cause it’s not an oil. It’s literally water soluble. Try mixing it with water, it actually mixes in, unlike oil. Oil separates from water. Glycerin does not

[@theglamourplanner]

Tara you have to study more because you are wrong. Glycerin is a natural compound derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. It actually is the best humectant because it helps pull water into the outer layer of your skin ( probably why you think it is water based) but that’s only to help the body trap moisture in your skin. It is still an oil. Please correct and anyone can google and see I’m correct

[@austinestephanie1097]

God bless you.

[@antiguabarbuda9354]

Ur wrong about the glycerin.

[@whonos]

Yea some of the recipes online are scary 🤣 Also just FYI Pinterest isn't actually somewhere that hosts things, like you can't get something from Pinterest, it's a lead site, in that it leads you too a site that hosts the content. 😊👍 Also the talking you do with your hands is called gesticulating. It's completely normal and in some cultures expected. So don't worry about it, don't be trying to change yourself 👌

[@mynaturalme1999]

Doesn't mean you can't use them ( recipes). Simply means they need to study more. They just need a emulsifing wax,a broad spectrum preservative and a way to check pH depending on what's it's for. The world didn't start with percentages. Next not everyone like the same skin products. Especially African Americans who may prefer a oily lotion or those living in dry places. Some of us are also a bit more conscious about things that cause cancer and throws off hormonal imbalance and cause pcos and endometriosis and etc and you actually use quite a few of those things that cause issues in the body. It's all about education. Not all DIY'S are bad but a lot are just like a lot of so called pros are.

[@theglamourplanner]

Ong I was saying the exact same thing, like her products on Etsy are no way natural and carcinogenic, contains alcohols but then I replied like, your opinion only applies to Caucasian women not women of color or women who are looking for natural based products

[@AimyiiMarie81]

Great information. I learned a lot more than I thought I did. Thanks! #newsubie

[@banldelicious5154]

I like this yessss ,am doing some simples to my clients. So I need your help please. Please I need to chat with you seriously.

[@TaraLeee]

what did you need help with?

[@banldelicious5154]

Hello taralee , yes I need a help. Am starting my business skin care products but per now am using creams which are already made to mix with others oils. The issue I need to start my natural secrets but the preservatives I don't know please.

[@banldelicious5154]

Most people here they want brightening and whitening their skin

[@TaraLeee]

You need preservatives even if you are selling "natural" products. If you are looking for a brightening ingredient i recommend Alpaflor Gigawhite It is an "all Natural" ecocert ingredient which means it is approved to use in organic products. Here is a link - lotioncrafter.com/products/alpaflor-gigawhite?_pos=16&_sid=2adf2ada8&_ss=r

[@greenbeautychemist.]

DIY Skincare Recipes are disastrous. If you want to learn Skincare Formulations, you need to follow those who have done it over and over. Tara Lee said the truth because she knows a lot about skincare formulation. There are a lot of DIY Skincare recipes online that should be scrapped.

[@cropfarmer8838]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gitv6938]

Just uploaded a natural DIY leave in conditioner video check it out!!

[@TaraLeee]

thanks! will do :)

[@janaye2235]

Im so confused now

[@rahmatmemet7189]

Hello my friend spirit...👍🏻👍🏻💪💪💪😁😁

[@PHTummyASMR]

this si try it is hard to make DIY specially when you put on your skin and to your face. We should use products that are made properly by brands and professional company, thanks for the tip and new friend here lets connect")

[@itsasia_]

This is kind of discouraging because i'm planning to start a business making natural body scrubs and butters. I will take the discouragement and turn it into drive though.

[@TaraLeee]

I'm sorry to hear you found it discouraging. What about it made you discouraged? It is important if you are selling products to make sure your products are properly preserved so your products don't grow mold. You wouldn't want anybody suing you. I try to make this information known so nobody risks hurting somebody else and getting sued. That would be awful!

[@itsasia_]

I was looking forward to having an ALL NATURAL line. So now I have to rethink all of this because if I have to use preservatives and emulsifiers than it's no longer all natural. However, I will push forward and gain all the knowledge I can I appreciate you sharing what you know.

[@redmeg36]

As long as your body butters don’t contain any water ingredients, you don’t technically need a preservative, but I would give them a 6 month shelf life. Body scrubs needs a preservative since most will come in contact with water since it’s kept in the shower. The last thing you want is mold in your products. Water is the ingredient that caused mold.

[@TaraLeee]

@@redmeg36 said it perfectly. Asia P, I plan on coming out with a series of videos with recipes that don't need a preservative. But I'll be honest, I think you can still call it a natural skincare line even if you include preservatives and emulsifiers. There aren't many "natural" preservatives out there, but there are a lot of "natural" emulsifiers.

[@itsasia_]

@@TaraLeee Okay thats good. I was thinking the same thing. That I can still brand it as natural just not all natural. I knew about the water causing mold and having to consider the shelf life. My thing is cant ppl scoop their scrub into a cup rather than take the whole container in the shower. I had an idea for that. I also thought about the greasiness of the products and how that can cause someone to slip and hurt themselves. So I had to rethink it all.

[@theglamourplanner]

I understand what you are saying but I believe this only applies to your target market you make your products for. While this may be greasy for you, women of color require a completely different formulation to care and create great skincare formulas that work for us, hence many coming up with our own recipes. I believe this needs to be clarified. We have tried products made by individuals like you and things like alcohol and other ingredients I found in your products on etsy are not safe for women of color to use as they do not align with our biological and melanin makeup

[@TaraLeee]

i’m not here to speak on or over anybody of color and what they feel is best for their skin. so i’m sorry if that’s the way you took the video. what im trying to express in this video is the dangers of not properly formulating or preserving your product which can damage you skin. if you add water to a product, which many of these DIYs that i’m referring to do, then you need a preservative. also you need to properly adjust ph and make sure you are using the ingredients in proper formulas. you can keep making any recipe you want, that’s the freedom of having your own choices in life. im not here to stop you from doing what you want. also, i don’t use alcohol in my products. what you are looking at is cetyl alcohol. this is not an alcohol you are thinking and is completely safe for people of color. cetyl alcohol is extremely moisturizing and is accepted in organic products. a quick google search will confirm this. i promise the more you learn about the science of skincare you will realize a lot of it is nothing to fear. and once you understand it you can avoid the ingredients that you do have evidence of actually causing harm instead of assuming something like cetyl alcohol is a drying alcohol when it’s not. the knowledge will set you free of the fear.

[@TaraLeee]

i also do want to mention, if you would like recipes from a black creator check out Yaya youtube.com/@YayaDIYCreations her recipes are awesome!

[@theglamourplanner]

Hi Tara, thanks for your reply. I am a fan of your channel hence why I commented. I do understand what you were trying to convey but again it did come off as condescending and perhaps you are passionate about what you were saying but that’s the difference. With a black woman we are labeled as angry but the manner in which you we’re delivering your opinion many pardoned it as passion yet it was very condemning and condescending, Secondly, I watched the other video and you did say you were “using vitamin E as a preservative “ but yet you condemned using it in this video. Third, I am doing my research and homework, this is not my first go round making skincare products, therefore I know what cetyl alcohol is and yes it does have side effects that may not affect your skin type but affects others. Perhaps you should google it as it does cause the following…irritation, stinging, burning, redness and sometimes inflammation depending on if it’s animal derived vs a plant derivative and even if it’s plant based it can contain gmo’s like soy or corn oil. So like you stated about the debate over grape seed oil the same can be said if cetyl alcohol which isn’t pure because it is a combination of many things

[@theglamourplanner]

Check out Dr. V. She is the ONLY CERTIFIED Dr on hair and skin care for women of color and you will see that she backs up everything that I said. youtube.com/@vanitarattan

[@TaraLeee]

I've checked her channel out and I found that I am correct. She has a video saying cetyl alcohol is not a bad alcohol - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF6ripiZrcdqrdE Vitamin E is not a preservative. It is an antioxidant that keeps oils fresh. If it was an anhydrous recipe where I added in vitamin E then it is being used as an antioxidant to keep everything fresh. If I did say "preservative" in the video, I apologize, it was obviously a mistake. Why in the world would I make a video saying something isn't a preservative then claim it as a preservative later? If you think I do not know what I'm talking about you don't have to watch my videos.

[@theglamourplanner]

Thank you for acknowledging you made a mistake. It’s unfortunate you went through all of that to apologize and then kick me off your channel for a simple mistake that you made. It’s okay, again I have black Dr’s and dermatologist who teach us women of color how to formulate skincare for us. One lesson, never forget where you come from. You definitely started out following and copying the people you are now mocking and kicking off your channel. It’s ok, we have our own now and DEFINITELY DO NOT HAVE TO TOLERATE YOUR ARROGANCE OR IGNORANCE

[@TaraLeee]

who is kicking you off my page? all i said was. and this is a copy and paste “If you think I do not know what I'm talking about you don't have to watch my videos.” because you kept telling my i said vitamin e is a preservative and kept telling me cetyl alcohol is a bad alcohol. you sited a dr on youtube as your reference and i checked and it proved i was right. and i told you i was right about the cetyl alcohol. i’m not mocking anyone. this will be the last i reply to your comments because i’m not going to argue with you over something that’s literally a misunderstanding. (at least i feel like it’s all a misunderstanding it’s valid for you to feel different on your end) edit; i should mention this so it’s clear. i will reply to your comment if it’s not a continuation of this argument. because you aren’t kicked off my page. just wanted to make that clear. 😊

[@AshlandThomas]

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