Formulating for beginners can be a daunting task. Emulsions are sensitive to many factors; even a small mistake can result in unstable formulations. Creating stable formulations depends on the formula, the compatibility of ingredients, choice of emulsifiers, and even seemingly trivial details such as the weight of the cool-down phase. Â For example, when I first started creating formulations, I followed textbook instructions for successful formulating. However, to my dismay, t
