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Formulation notes and sourcing guidance

Practical articles for formulators and brand owners working in personal care and home care. Written around the materials we actually supply.

23 articles

Mosquito Repellents
9 October 20262 min read
Formulating Effective Mosquito Repellents for East Africa
Explore the formulation of mosquito repellents, focusing on natural options like Citriodiol. Learn about consumer preferences in East Africa.
Sunscreen Filters
7 October 20262 min read
Sunscreen Filters for Effective UV Protection
Explore the essential sunscreen filters available for formulating effective UV protection products in personal care.
Other Exfoliants
5 October 20263 min read
Understanding Cerium's Range of Other Exfoliants
Explore the various types of exfoliants offered by Cerium Chemicals for personal care formulations.
Pumice Scrub
2 October 20262 min read
Exploring Cerium's Pumice Scrub Range for Exfoliation
This article discusses the benefits and applications of Cerium's pumice scrub products for formulators in East Africa.
Natural Butters
30 September 20263 min read
Understanding Plant Butters for Cosmetic Formulations
Explore the role of plant butters in cosmetic formulations, focusing on their properties and applications for formulators and brand owners.
Silicones
28 September 20262 min read
Utilising Silicones in Personal Care Formulations
This article explores the role of silicones in personal care products, focusing on their applications and formulation considerations.
Olive Scrub
25 September 20262 min read
Exploring the Benefits of Olive Scrub in Personal Care Formulations
Discover the advantages of using the Olive Scrub range in your formulations, ideal for personal care products.
Hair Care Extracts
21 September 20262 min read
Formulating with Hair & Scalp Extracts for East African Brands
Explore the benefits and formulation tips for hair and scalp extracts available from Cerium Chemicals.
Air Care & Multi-purpose Fragrances
18 September 20262 min read
Understanding Air Care & Multi-Purpose Fragrances for Formulators
This article explores the use of air care and multi-purpose fragrances in personal care formulations, focusing on considerations for East African formulators.
Preservatives
16 September 20262 min read
Understanding Preservatives in Personal Care Formulations
Explore the role and selection of preservatives like Phenoxyethanol and DMDM Hydantoin in personal care products.
Personal Care Fragrances
14 September 20262 min read
Exploring Personal Care Fragrances for Formulators
This article discusses the range of personal care fragrances available for formulators in East Africa.
Fabric Care Fragrances
11 September 20262 min read
Incorporating Fabric Care Fragrances in Formulations
Explore the role of fabric care fragrances in personal care formulations, focusing on their application and market preferences in East Africa.
Apricot Scrub
9 September 20263 min read
Understanding Cerium's Apricot Scrub Range for Formulators
Explore the benefits and formulation considerations for Cerium's Apricot Scrub range, ideal for personal care products.
Emollients
7 September 20262 min read
Understanding Emollients for Personal Care Formulations
This article discusses the role of emollients in personal care formulations and their significance for formulators in East Africa.
Hair Conditioning Agents
4 September 20263 min read
Understanding Hair Conditioning Agents for Product Formulation
This article discusses hair conditioning agents, their types, and formulation considerations for personal care products.
Essential Oils
2 September 20262 min read
Formulating with Essential Oils: A Guide for East African Brands
This article explores the use of essential oils in personal care formulations, focusing on benefits, incorporation methods, and market trends in East Africa.
Hair Care Actives
31 August 20262 min read
Exploring Hair Care Actives for Formulators in East Africa
This article examines the range of hair care actives available for formulators in East Africa, focusing on their benefits and applications.
Skin Care Actives
28 August 20262 min read
Exploring Cerium's Skin Care Actives for Effective Formulations
This article discusses Cerium's range of skin care actives suitable for formulators and brand owners in East Africa.
Anti-Dandruff Actives
25 August 20264 min read
Formulating an anti-dandruff shampoo
Anti-dandruff shampoo is one of the most consistently commercial briefs in hair care, and one of the easiest to get wrong — usually by letting the rest of the formula wash the active straight off the scalp.
Natural Scrubs & Exfoliants
25 August 20264 min read
Choosing a natural exfoliant after microbeads
Plastic microbeads are out of the market. The natural replacements behave very differently from each other, and the differences show up on a customer's face.
Skin Care Extracts
25 August 20264 min read
Botanical extracts for uneven skin tone
Evening out skin tone is the single most common brief in this market. Botanical extracts are the usual starting point — here is what they do, and where the line sits between a claim you can defend and one you cannot.
Carrier Oils
25 August 20264 min read
Choosing a carrier oil for skin and hair
Carrier oils are chosen far too often on price alone. Weight, feel and oxidation stability are what a customer actually notices, and they vary enormously across the category.
Milk Extracts
25 August 20264 min read
Formulating with coconut and oat milk extracts
Milk extracts are asked about more often than almost anything else in the range, usually by someone building a soothing cream or a bath product. Here is what they do, where they go, and what to watch.
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