Equipment & Sanitation Formulating Cosmetics - Formulating for Beginners

Equipment needed to formulating Cosmetics. Sanitizing Equipment for Formulating skincare products

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1:22 - Equipment & Sanitation
Equipment Items
1:42 - Digital Scale
2:20 - Pipetts
2:52 - Beakers
3:13 - Glass stirring rods
4:16 - Lab equipment metal scoops
4:46 - mixer & immersion blender
5:32 - mini mixer (high sheer)
6:09 - stove top / single burner
6:32 - bottles and containers
7:14 - organizing and storage
14:06 - temperature gun
Sanitation
8:57 - importance of good sanitary practice
9:21 - wash hands, hair net, lint roll
9:53 - safety glasses
10:17 - apron or lab coat
10:32 - mask & respirator
11:49 - before I start formulating
14:34 - using bleach to sanitize
15:30 - Patreon Shout Outs

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[helenbankole]

Starting a business can be so overwhelming, your beginners series just makes things a little easier. Also, I spend a lot of time in the lab and the reason 70% alcohol is preferred is because it does not evaporate as quickly as the 90%, this allows it to kill more microorganisms and disinfect your work station effectively, whereas 90% alcohol evaporates too quickly and may not get all the microorganisms

[CMV]

You're one of the few homemade cosmetic companies I would actually trust. You have your act together and take this seriously.

[rickaylawright]

Tara thanks so much. Can you do a video on how you manage your finances? As in how you pay yourself, buy things for the business and things like that without going into bankruptcy?

[waynegross]

I use bleach sometimes, but I always sanitize my glass bottles for product with sanitizing solution. Working in a Veterinarian's office for years, I also use a quatinary spray to sanatize surfaces. It kills all the nasties, even Corona virus.
I use 10 percent bleach solution for my Mason jars, beakers, etc. I also boil these as well.
I think your absolutely right about organizing everything. My OCD won't allow me to be disorganized, lol! It does inspire me as well
This is a great video for beginners, you did an awesome job!
Jill Gross

[jasmendez]

You have no idea how much of a time and life saver you have been. I have been looking at all kinds of masterclass on how to make my own moisturizer and just when I felt I was going to give up I found your channel. I'm a beginner to formulating so any knowledge you drop I'm taking notes left and right. Thank you so much for all the info your giving. You make it so easy. I graduate esthetics school next month and the problem I was having was I know what the ingredients do but I didnt know how to mix them together. Thank you again. You sparked that fire for me again. I'm ready to make my moisturizer again thanks to you!

[jfjfmtl]

I don't know if you will see my comment. But, I am really greatful that I've found your channel

[HHRescues]

I just can’t get enough of your videos you have taught me so much and I love that you come with all these different topics. I came from a different type of skin care more of medicinal apothecary and you have molded my brain of even more of what is possible! I love your content!

[xelykoyax]

Thank you so much! I am starting a natural lotion business in south America...and I am addicted to your videos because you are a great teacher.❤️❤️❤️💥

[nthabisengphiri]

You are a darling, your explanation is so simple and soothing to us as a beginner. God bless you and your business.♥️

[hollywoodgk]

That's such a good idea Tara. Right now, I'm using plastic containers. It was all I could think of at the time. They are heavy and annoying to move. That's for the idea of a bookcase. 😍

[terihiggins]

I just love your talks, you know your stuff thanks for the videos!!💯✌💜✌

[vivianeoliveira]

I arrived here today and I loving everything... thanks for all your help

[Jumieanne]

TaraLee you are so on the money! You sound like few of my instructors teaching in seminars I attended for formulation👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Thank you for what you do❤️ you girl!

[rubyhill]

Hey Tara! I am so grateful I found your channel. You give me confidence since I started selling homemade cosmetics. And I've learned a lot from your channel. Thank you for your time and dedication to educate us.

[brooklyncosmobeauty]

Someone has probably addressed this already, but just in case…. the 70% Isopropyl Alcohol is best for sanitation because it does not evaporate as fast as 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, thus allowing the solution to kill off more bacteria on your surface area 😊❤ ***Im a Licensed Cosmetologist as well, Tara. I’m also an Instructor and former Board of Health advisor*** anyway, Love your content, and thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the world. You’re a gem 💎!

[kellsgreenidge]

I have everything you mentioned, inclusive of a non-mercury thermometer; this type can be immersed into the product to check the temperature instead of just getting a reading of the surface with the temperature gun.

[kimsuepetzold]

As someone who loves creating new formulas and a huge desire for learning more I appreciate you so much!!! Thank you for sharing and creating such great content! Xxxoo

[tranll]

Tara!! You are an amazing person! Thank you for the information you shared with community!! 💕

[katevdp]

Hi from Australia 👋 just wanted to thank you for the great information you are posting. As a qualified Sterilization Technician of over 20 yrs it can be upsetting to hear makers use the word sterilization instead of sanitize. There is no way for home makers to sterilize anything as the equipment necessary is large and massively expensive. Even benchtop sterilizers like used in dentist offices unless calibrated and regularly tested cannot do the job properly and to standards. So thanks again. Keep up the good work 💜

[kimmynonymous]

Thank you so much! We are about to go for laboratory later for making a cream and this is so helpful 😊❤️