Welcome to the Ingredient Guides in the Maker’s Corner Resource Centre.
Whether you’re new to cosmetic making or looking to expand your knowledge, these guides have been created to help you better understand the ingredients commonly used in handmade bath, body and cosmetic products.
Each guide provides easy-to-understand information about cosmetic ingredients, including their purpose, benefits, recommended uses, storage, shelf life and helpful tips to help you create with confidence.
What You’ll Discover
Within the Ingredient Guides you’ll find information such as:
Ingredient descriptions and properties
Benefits and common uses
Recommended usage information
Storage recommendations
Shelf life guidance
Helpful formulation tips
Suitable product applications
Additional information to help you choose the right ingredients for your handmade creations
Explore the Ingredient Guides
Select one of the categories below to begin exploring.
🔒 Cosmetic Clays Guide
Discover the different cosmetic clays used in bath, body and skincare products, including their properties, benefits and recommended applications.
🔒 Cosmetic Powders Guide
Learn about a variety of cosmetic powders commonly used in handmade formulations and how they can enhance your products.
🔒 Carrier Oils Guide
Explore the characteristics, skin benefits and recommended uses of popular carrier oils used in cosmetic making.
🔒 Cosmetic Butters Guide
Learn about natural cosmetic butters, their unique properties and how they contribute to handmade skincare products.
🔒 Mica Powders Guide
Explore the world of cosmetic mica powders, including colour selection, safe cosmetic uses, formulation tips and creative applications.
🔒 Colourants Guide
Discover the different types of cosmetic colourants and how they can be used safely and effectively in handmade products.
More ingredient guides will continue to be added as the Maker’s Corner Resource Centre grows.
🔒 Password Protected Guides
The individual ingredient guides are password protected and available to eligible Maker’s Corner customers.
Simply click on the guide you wish to view. If the guide is password protected, you will be prompted to enter your password before access is granted.
Please Note
The information provided throughout these guides is intended for educational purposes and is designed to help makers gain a better understanding of cosmetic ingredients commonly used in handmade products.
Always refer to your raw material supplier’s documentation, including recommended usage rates and safety information, before using any ingredient in your formulations.