Pocket Book Series
Welcome to the world of Pocket Books
These books cover the fundamentals. The kind of formulation science that doesn't change with trends or get outdated when the next ingredient goes viral on social media. Whether you're formulating now or picking it up again in two years, the information here will still apply.
Each book focuses on a single topic, explained in enough depth that you can make informed formulation decisions.
All books are delivered as personalised flipbooks with your name and email imprinted, and you can read them in your browser on any device.
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eBooks & Guides
Guides to help you in various areas of formulating
The Pocket Book of Carrier Oils
How carrier oils are sourced and processed, the fatty acid science behind how they behave on skin, and how to choose the right ones for different skin types. Includes summary tables and a section on building your own blends.
$27 USD
3 Ways to Make Your Own Herbal Extracts
The solvent science behind water infusions, oil macerations, and glycerites, with step-by-step checklists for each method and a plant-to-solvent pairing guide covering seven categories of plant constituents.
$27 USD
Exploring the Benefits of Proteins for Hair and Skincare
What proteins actually do at a molecular level, the differences between hydrolysed and quaternised forms, and how to match the right protein to specific hair and skin types. Includes formulation guidance and summary tables.
$37 USD
50 Botanicals in Natural Cosmetics
50 botanicals organised by what they actually do: soothing, antibacterial, antioxidant, brightening, wound healing, circulation, hair growth, and marine. Each entry includes the botanical's properties and formulation considerations. Includes herb solubility and functionality tables at the back.
$47 USD
Anti-Ageing Ingredients for Cosmetic Formulators
The biology of how skin ages, followed by the ingredient categories with real scientific weight behind them: retinoids, vitamin C and antioxidants, peptides, acids, hydration agents, and pigmentation control. Each section covers formulation considerations and common problems. Summary tables and further reading at the back.
$67 USD
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