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Your Skin on Acids
When we think of acid, we think of highly toxic, burning chemicals that couldn't possibly be good for your skin right? There are actually some very GOOD acids that help all different skin types! With that being said, I just did a micro lab that broke it down to easily...
Bakuchiol
A new ingredient has hit the concocting lab here at the Alpha Farm! While I'm a bit behind on posting and uploading products and pictures, I've been falling in love with this amazing active ingredient! As with most ingredients, this plant-derived powerhouse has been...
Let Me Tell You About Gotu Kola!
I have been intrigued with this active ingredient since I started my formulation journey in 2022. The scientific name is Centella asiatica and is commonly known as Indian pennywort. For thousands of years, Gotu Kola was mostly used as a medicinal herb. It has also...
Do You Gua Sha?
If you aren't familiar with the practice of Gua Sha - maybe you should be! As I'm honing my skills in the formulation realm, I've always leaned towards natural and holistic alternatives. Social media usually lures me in so I'm always wanting to try ALL. THE...
What 🐝🐝🐝 Venom Adds to Your Skin Care…
While I was studying formulating, I was also studying Apitherapy. What is apitherapy? It's related to all things pertaining to the bees and beehive products and how those products affect the human body. While I understood the powerful affects of bee venom from being...
CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – A Powerful Antioxidant for Your Skin
You've heard of the vitamin CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10) also known as ubiquinone and maybe you even take this supplement in your diet. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps your body fight against all the free radicals in the environment and when it's added to skincare,...