Green Beauty With Bri

THE LIP BALM TEXTURE BLUEPRINT
THE LIP BALM TEXTURE BLUEPRINT
Why Texture Matters in Modern Beauty Formulation — and What It Tells You About Your Product By Bri Muhammad, Cosmetic Chemist + Educator If you’re a beauty founder, formulator, ingredient... Read more...
When Your Hero Ingredient Disappears: How Founders & Chemists Can Master Ingredient Substitutions Without Starting Over
When Your Hero Ingredient Disappears: How Founders & Chemists Can Master Ingredient Substitutions Without Starting Over
  Have you ever built the perfect formula, only to have your key ingredient discontinued? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a global supply chain issue, a supplier reformulation, or a... Read more...
Why Every Beauty Founder Needs to Master pH: A Chemist’s Toolkit for Stability, Safety & Scaling
Why Every Beauty Founder Needs to Master pH: A Chemist’s Toolkit for Stability, Safety & Scaling
What if the secret to fewer complaints, better stability, and more confident formulation wasn’t your emulsifier or active ingredient, but your pH? I learned that lesson the hard way. Back... Read more...
How to Scale Your Skincare Brand Without Compromising Quality: Systems, Suppliers & Smart Standards for Formulators
How to Scale Your Skincare Brand Without Compromising Quality: Systems, Suppliers & Smart Standards for Formulators
Let me guess, your beauty product is selling faster than you can make it, but every time you think about scaling, your brain goes straight to:  “Will a manufacturer change... Read more...
Applied Chemistry for Beauty Founders: What Every Formulator Needs to Know to Build Better Products
Applied Chemistry for Beauty Founders: What Every Formulator Needs to Know to Build Better Products
Ever wondered why some formulas feel perfect in the lab but fall apart in production, or worse, on the shelf? It’s not always the ingredient list. Often, it’s the missing... Read more...
How to Create Fragrance Products That Are Safe, Scalable, and Unforgettable
How to Create Fragrance Products That Are Safe, Scalable, and Unforgettable
“Natural” doesn’t always mean safe, and in fragrance formulation, it rarely means simple. Many founders and formulators assume that if something comes from a plant, it must be inherently gentle... Read more...
Start Smart: The Clean Beauty Chemist’s Guide to Launching a Skincare Line from Scratch
Start Smart: The Clean Beauty Chemist’s Guide to Launching a Skincare Line from Scratch
By Bri Muhammad | Cosmetic Chemist & Founder of Green Beauty Labs Why Clarity Beats Hype in Beauty You don’t need a lab coat to launch a skincare brand, but... Read more...
Top 10 Non-Toxic Preservatives and How to Use Them
Top 10 Non-Toxic Preservatives and How to Use Them
  What Every Beauty Founder Needs to Know About Preserving Water-Based Formulas Safely Can we finally stop calling Vitamin E a preservative? Despite its popularity in clean beauty circles, this... Read more...
Unlocking the Power of Esters in Skincare Formulation: A Guide for Beginners and Professionals
If you’ve ever wondered how to take your skincare formulations from basic to professional, the answer might be simpler than you think, esters! I use esters alot when formulating for clients, but I realized as I shared my formulations with my peers and mentee's, is that it's often over looked. In my most humble opinion, Esters are the unsung heroes of silky, luxurious, and effective skincare products. Whether you’re a small skincare business owner , a hobbyist formulator , or someone who just loves to make your own skincare products... Read more...
Simple Urea Foot Cream: Simple Hydrous Formula for Healthy Soft Feet
Introduction We all know the feeling of dry, cracked heels that seem impossible to smooth out—especially when you’ve tried multiple creams from the drugstore without much luck. If you’ve ever wished for a gentler, more effective alternative, a Simple Urea Foot Cream might be your new best friend! In today’s post, we’ll explore why urea is such a powerhouse in DIY skincare formulations , how to create your own hydrous foot cream at home, and where to source natural skincare ingredients that support both your feet and the environment. Ready... Read more...
Simple Summer Perfect Moisturizer
Introduction Picture this: You’re at a summer barbecue, the sun is blazing, and you realize your skin feels as parched as the lawn beneath your feet. We’ve all been there, right? Balancing moisture levels in warmer weather can be a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be. That’s exactly why I wrote the Simple Summer Perfect Moisturizer! In this blog post, I’ll give you a sneak peek into what you’ll learn inside the eBook, plus share pro tips on selecting natural skincare ingredients for a fresh, dewy glow. If you’ve ever... Read more...
Skincare Making Basics
Introduction Have you ever walked through a beauty aisle, gazed at all the colorful creams and serums, and wondered: “Could I create my own skincare products at home?” If so, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re diving into Skincare Making Basics —the fundamentals that every aspiring formulator or curious DIY-er should know. By the end of this post, you’ll understand the building blocks of DIY skincare formulations , from essential equipment to selecting natural skincare ingredients . You’ll also gain insights into what makes a skincare product effective, safe,... Read more...