To thenaijaformulator.com I feel fancy, I feel fresh. Join me on the new site my dear readers, let us continue this nature loving somewhere else. I will be posting as usual, and will set up my store so you can buy my lovely creations. See ya! X
Spa review – Tee Planet Beauty and Spa.
My friend and I decided to chill out at a spa so we found a Dealdey deal at TeePlanet, Yaba. This was Fola's first spa experience though she has been curious to try it but hasn't had the chance. We booked for the next day and got there on time. I should add here that …
Why your cosmetic products may not work.
You are doing everything possible as regards to your cosmetic regime and you still wonder what's up. As a formulator, one would expect me to have perfect skin but the truth is, I don't always. I wish I did but.... I took some time out to think about why my skin acts up from time …
Barefoot running!
I was fortunate to have been assigned barefoot running as my final year project in my physiology and pharmacology. When I received that topic I was a little pissed because some of my friends got to do the so called hard core biomedical research in the fields of neuroscience, developmental biology, cancer research and and …
Just another body scrub recipe!
So people, I got a complaint (two actually) about the previous body scrub challenge. One of the challenges of the challenge (LOL) is that people need to buy a scale for their formulations and not everyone has the time or feels the need to get so serious. Another is that they want a non fat/oil …
How best to use your oils and body butters.
The other day I overheard someone expressing how they find body butters too oily/greasy for them. I tried to hold my tongue before I expose my eavesdropping self but I just couldn't. I had to let her know how best to use her butters and thought I could share this with you readers. Before I …
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Much ado about pH testing – the basics.
Most people come across pH balance when discussing feminine hygiene, detox diets, etc. pH, (Pondus de Hydronium) is a measure of acidity or alkalinity of a compound, or mixture in a solution. When a substance can release hydrogen ions when dissolved in water, it is termed acidic; and when it releases hydroxide ions, it is an alkali. A …
Learn to formulate your own line of products!
Hi people, To teach you my dear readers to create your own lovely natural cosmetics, I'll be holding a workshop in Lagos! This workshop will be held on the 29th day of this month. Call, text, whatsapp, DM, email or comment on this post to reserve your spots. I'm on Instagram as @thenaijaformulator. If you prefer to learn something …
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The impact of cosmetics on the environment
As a formulator, who is also citizen of the world and the Internet, I cannot ignore the fact that the environment and its current and future states has become more than just table discussion. Sometimes I wonder if I add to the pollution of the our earth just by being human, and then, a formulator. …
What you need to know about exfoliation.
Hey people, Did you enjoy making your very own body scrub? I know I did, almost as much as I enjoyed using it :p. As promised, here goes my post on exfoliation. Skin renewal cycle. So we all know the skin renews itself every month or so, on average. It is made up of several …
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