Akademia kosmetyków domowych

DIY aftershave: simple recipe for men’s skin

Recipe for a soothing aftershave water from witch hazel hydrolate, Centella asiatica, niacinamide and panthenol. Simple procedure including pH control and adjustment.

Men’s Face Toner: Minimalist Care Inspired by Japan

Ironing spray: less ironing after every wash

Why does clothing wrinkle and how does an ironing spray solve it? Wheat protein smooths the fibres, the iron glides more easily and ironing is shorter.

Why we started making our own cleaning products

For years we have been teaching people to read cosmetic ingredients. Then we turned the bottle of a common cleaner. Why Handymade is entering the world of eco-friendly household care.

Oily skin, blemishes and shaving: how niacinamide can help men’s skin

Niacinamide regulates sebum, soothes the skin after shaving and helps with breakouts. Find out why it suits male skin and how to add it to your own cream.

5 new CO2 extracts in organic quality

Five new CO₂ extracts in organic quality – coconut, turmeric, raspberry seeds, cinnamon and vanilla with 26 % vanillin. Concentrated raw materials for your cosmetics.

Plant PDRN from chlorella: next-generation biotechnological anti-aging

Plant PDRN Phycopeptide from the microalga Chlorella vulgaris – a vegan anti-aging raw material for firmer and smoother skin. Suitable for serums, creams and gels.

Formula by JuanDominguez.Lab hydrating serum with goji exosomes

Recipe for a hydrating emulgel serum with goji exosomes, hyaluronic acid and NMF components. Low-temperature emulsification step by step for sensitive skin.

How to read a label and not be misled by pretty words

Learn to read the label on cosmetics, understand the INCI composition and marketing claims. Find out what to pay attention to and at which words to be alert.

INCI, CAS AND EC NUMBER: How to Understand Cosmetic Ingredients

What do INCI, CAS and EC numbers mean for cosmetic raw materials? We explain the difference between the trade name, the INCI name, the botanical name, the CAS and EC identifier.

Recipe by Ida (@si.nature): Regenerating After-Sun Cream with Centella Asiatica

Homemade recipe for a regenerating after-sun cream with Centella Asiatica, panthenol and oils. It soothes stressed skin after sun exposure and supports its natural renewal.

Raspberry cream with Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid

Homemade raspberry cream with Centella Asiatica and hyaluronic acid. A light hydrating recipe for 100 g, also suitable for beginners in cosmetic formulating.