Winter Moisture Trio

Winter Moisture Trio: three formulations for highly moisturizing natural beauty products.

It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. With the pandemic still causing uncertainty across the globe, consumers are craving comfort, now more than ever. Many beauty practices that were taking place in the salon are happening from the comfort of home, and as the winter months approach, consumers will flock to their favorite brands for help with dry skin and hair.

Use the following formulations from our Winter Moisture Trio to inspire your own line of winter care products, and encourage your customers to create healthy self-care rituals that will keep their skin and hair moisturized and protected during the colder months. 

These formulations focus on all three areas that need winter protection: hair, body, and face. We used highly nutritive oils that are packed with antioxidants, essential fatty acids and tocopherols. With all three of these products, you’ll find that a little bit goes a long way, making them essential beauty staples that could last all winter long.

Shelf Life & Stability 

Please note that the formulations featured here on The Natural Beauty Workshop have not been challenge tested for stability or shelf life, and may not be suitable for commercial use as-is. For more information on shelf life, stability, and working with preservatives, check out the following article from our Information Library.

 

Winter Hair Serum

Our Organic Kalahari Melon is the star ingredient in this liquid serum, supported by Organic High Oleic Safflower Oil and Organic Natural Jojoba Oil. Kalahari Melon Seed oil is showing up in many trendy beauty products on the market and with good reason: this remarkable oil boasts an impressive 70% linoleic acid (omega-6 essential fatty acid) content and is an excellent source of natural tocopherols. 

As a finishing touch, we used a calming blend of Patchouli and Lavender Essential Oils in this serum, but you can also substitute with any of our Essential Oils, CO2 Extracts, Plant-Based Fragrance Oils or Fragrance Oils.

Winter Hair Serum Formulation

Phase	Trade Name/INCI	Functionality	w/w%
A	Organic Kalahari Melon Oil INCI: Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil	Soothes, softens, moisturizes, supports healthy hair and skin	50
	Organic High Oleic Safflower Oil, Refined INCI: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil	Moisturizes and nourishes	24.5
	Organic Natural Jojoba Oil INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil	Emollient, soothes, moisturizes	24.5
	Patchouli Essential Oil INCI: Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil	Aromatic, promotes mental grounding and positivity	.50
	Organic Lavandin Abrialis Essential Oil, France INCI: Lavandula Hybrida Abrialis (Lavandin Abrialis) Oil	Aromatic, promotes emotional wellness and calmness	.50

Procedure

1. Combine Phase A together in your container.
   We used our 2 oz. PET Cosmo Round Bottles With Disc Caps.
2. Shake well to blend ingredients. 

Application

Three ways in which this serum may be used:

1. Add a few drops of the oil to your palms and massage into dry hair starting with the tips working up to the scalp.
2. Work a few drops into wet hair as an after-shower hair conditioner.
3. Gently heat the oil bottle in a warm water bath for 5 minutes to create a hot oil treatment. Leave on for 20 minutes then wash and style as usual.

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Makes One 2 oz Test Serum  

28 gr Organic Kalahari Melon Oil​
14 gr Organic High Oleic Safflower Oil
14 gr Organic Natural Jojoba Oil
.50 gr Patchouli Essential Oil
.50 gr Organic Lavandin Abrialis Essential Oil, France

 

Winter Body Balm

This all-over body balm offers deep moisture to dry and weary winter skin. Our premium Calabash Oil and Organic Calendula Extract blend with solid butters and natural beeswax to create a luxurious balm that glides on the skin with ease. Not only is our Calabash Oil packed with 78% skin-loving essential fatty acids, it is ethically and sustainably sourced, lending a positive story to any product that includes this unique ingredient.

We blended our Frankincense CO2 Select Extract with Organic Bergamot Essential Oil to create a warm, bright, and slightly citrusy scent that complements this balm perfectly. We used Deodorized Cocoa Butter for this formulation, but the irresistible chocolatey scent of our Organic Cocoa Butter also pairs surprisingly well with this essential oil blend. 

Winter Body Balm Formulation

Phase	Trade Name/INCI	Functionality	w/w%
A	Deodorized Cocoa Butter INCI: Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter	Soothes, protects, moisturizes	15
	White Filtered Beeswax Pellets INCI: Beeswax	Emollient, emulsifier, humectant	20
B	Cupuacu Butter INCI: Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter	Moisturizes, hydrates, stabilizes emulsions	20
C	Calabash Oil INCI: Lagenaria Sphaerica (Calabash) Seed Oil	Nourishes, soothes,  protects	35
	Organic Calendula Oil Extract INCI: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil and Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract	Emollient, anti-inflammatory, soothes problematic skin	9
	Frankincense CO2 Select Extract INCI: Boswellia Carteri (Frankincense) Oil	Aromatic, promotes grounding and balance, supports healthy respiratory system	.50
	Organic Bergamot Essential Oil, FCF INCI: Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil	Aromatic, promotes balance, well-being and uplifted spirits	.50

Procedure

1. Combine Phase A in a double boiler and gently heat until fully melted. 
2. Then add Phase B and melt.
3. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool slightly.
4. Add Phase C to melted Phases A and B, and mix well. 
5. When completely blended, pour into your containers. We used our 1 oz. Brown Paperboard Push-Up Tubes with Caps

Application

Slide onto skin and massage in until absorbed. Apply generously to dry, rough areas such as elbows, knees and wind-chapped cheeks for extra protection.

Our Deodorant Containers would also be a great option for this formulation.

Makes Four 1 oz Test Body Balms

17 gr ​Deodorized Cocoa Butter
23 gr White Filtered Beeswax Pellets
23 gr ​Cupuacu Butter
40 gr Calabash Oil
10 gr Organic Calendula Oil Extract
1 gr Frankincense CO2 Select Extract
1 gr Organic Bergamot Essential Oil, FCF

 

Winter Facial Serum

The last of our Winter Moisture Trio is perhaps our favorite. We focused on using ingredients that will keep skin looking vibrant and smooth all winter long. Most importantly, these lightweight oils will not clog your pores or leave skin feeling greasy.

The key ingredient in this serum is Tomato Seed CO2 Total Extract. Rich in lycopene, Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, this oil is an exceptional choice for delicate facial skin that needs some extra protection. 

We blended oils of Myrrh, Frankincense, and Clary Sage to imbue a warm, seasonal aroma to this serum–however, you may wish to leave these out and let the mellow, fruity aroma of the Tomato Seed Oil shine through. 

Winter Facial Serum Formulation

Phase	Trade Name/INCI	Functionality	w/w%
A	Tomato Seed CO2 Total Extract INCI: Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Extract	Soothes, moisturizes, nourishes, hydrates, supports delicate skin	40
	Organic Kalahari Melon Oil INCI: Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil	Soothes, softens, moisturizes, supports healthy hair and skin	25
	Calabash Oil INCI: Lagenaria Sphaerica (Calabash) Seed Oil	Nourishes, soothes, protects	25
	Organic ​​Chia Seed CO2 Total Extract INCI: Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract and Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract	Nourishes, supports delicate and problematic skin	8.50
	Myrrh CO2 Select Extract INCI: Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract	Aromatic, promotes grounding and balance, calms the spirit, supports healthy respiratory system	.50
	Frankincense CO2 Select Extract INCI: Boswellia Carteri (Frankincense) Oil	Aromatic, promotes grounding and balance, supports healthy respiratory system	.50
	Clary Sage Essential Oil, England INCI: Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil	Aromatic, promotes calmness, relaxation and spiritual balance	.50

Procedure

1. Combine all of Phase A together into your container. We used our 2 oz. Flint Boston Round Bottles with Droppers. 
2. Shake well to blend ingredients.  

Application

Apply a few drops to the skin and gently massage in until absorbed. 

Makes One 2 oz Test Serum

23 gr Tomato Seed Oil CO2 Total Extract
14 gr Organic Kalahari Melon Oil​ ​
14 gr Calabash Oil​
5 gr Organic ​​Chia Seed CO2 Total Extract
.25 gr Myrrh CO2 Select Extract
.25 gr Frankincense CO2 Select Extract
.25 gr Clary Sage Essential Oil, England

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Looking for more seasonal formulas to invigorate your natural beauty products this winter? Check out our Sweet Chai Body Lotion and Mentholated Eucalyptus Shower Melts.