Jacqueline Mitchell18 hours ago1 minWorkshop UpdateDuring the last couple of weeks, I have been trialling a shower jelly formulation - which I have not got right yet, and also a face milk...
Jacqueline MitchellApr 292 minTaking a look at sun protection productsBeing outside in the sunny weather means putting on sun cream. UVA and UVB radiation from the sun causes sunburn, premature aging and...
Jacqueline MitchellApr 92 minShop/Workshop UpdateHello, its time for a quick shop update. Stocks I have been busy this week building up my soap stocks again. Soap takes 2-3 weeks to...
Jacqueline MitchellApr 12 minBreaking down eyeshadow ingredientsAs I am studying decorative cosmetics at the moment, I thought I would take a closer look at the ingredients of an eyeshadow and review...
Jacqueline MitchellMar 112 minWorkshop UpdateWith the rest of the UK, I have been watching the horrors of the war in Ukraine. Montrosians have really stepped up with many collections...
Jacqueline MitchellFeb 192 minTrying out Korean Beauty MethodsAs a cosmetic formulator, I am always looking for information and trends. A few weeks ago I was reading about the seven skins method of...
Jacqueline MitchellJan 272 minMake your own scalp conditionerConditioning your scalp regularly to exfoliate dead skin and rebalance sebum production will keep your scalp in top condition, discourage...
Jacqueline MitchellJan 201 minNew Collagen Supplement in the shopI am very pleased to be stocking Collagen Ultra Beauty from a reputable UK manufacturer. It is well known that large molecules like...
Jacqueline MitchellDec 4, 20211 minRepairing Winter SkinOne morning last week during the cold cold weather, I woke up to find the skin on my fingertips felt frayed around the edges. At this...
Jacqueline MitchellNov 25, 20212 minWhy you might find tiny crystals in your beauty productsI've been reading some Facebook threads recently about crystals in anhydrous products. This happens when oil based products subjected to...
Jacqueline MitchellNov 22, 20211 minSCS FormulateI very much enjoyed my visit to this event last week. It was quite low key with distancing and masks but nevertheless I think everyone...
Jacqueline MitchellNov 13, 20211 min I'm off to Coventry next week!Its the SCS Formulate Exhibition next week and I'll be going down for the day to catch up on latest trends in cosmetic law and the latest...
Jacqueline MitchellNov 9, 20211 minIts Lip Balm SeasonIts the season that my lip balms really sell - they make fantastic stocking fillers and I always get great reviews from my customers....
Jacqueline MitchellOct 30, 20211 minFind my products at my stockistsIts been another busy week as I have been making and restocking. If you prefer to buy from a shop, you can find my products at my shop...
Jacqueline MitchellOct 22, 20211 minIts been a busy week!I have been busy on a number of things this week - my cats were neutered and microchipped on Wednesday- stressful for me, but they are...
Jacqueline MitchellOct 14, 20211 minDiploma in Cosmetic ScienceAfter a lovely day off yesterday, its back to work and study as I have been given my first essay assignment for the Diploma. Its a 3000...
Jacqueline MitchellOct 8, 20211 minOat Powder - a simple but effective ingredientOat powder or fine oatmeal is a well known remedy for soothing skin inflammations or to cure dry skin and traditionally it was added to a...
Jacqueline MitchellSep 30, 20211 minShampoo Bar UpdateI am sorry that my normal and dry hair shampoo bars are out of stock at the moment. I changed the formulation and am waiting for...
Jacqueline MitchellSep 23, 20211 minReviewing Raspberry Seed OilI use cold pressed Raspberry Seed Oil in my Face Oil and Body Butter. It is quite an expensive oil but it has some very special qualities...
Jacqueline MitchellSep 16, 20211 minNiacinamide as a Toner ingredientI've been testing out a face toner I made recently and it is really nice but it does need something a little special so I've decided...