Melaninandtextures

Heavy on my

FORMULATION DIARY 002 | An improvement isn’t always the final formula 🧪
Prototype 1B was an important improvement — but it wasn’t the final formula.

Compared with my first prototype, it gave me better viscosity, cream structure and body while maintaining good spreadability.
One of the key changes was increasing Olivem 1000 to 4.00%, which produced a noticeably thicker and more structured cream.
But when I compared Prototype 1B with the commercial reference, there was still room to refine.

The reference felt richer and more emollient, while Prototype 1B absorbed more quickly and produced a lighter after-feel.
That observation gave me my next formulation question:
Could I increase richness and cream body without making the formulation overly heavy or compromising its spreadability?

Instead of increasing the emulsifier again, I decided to explore the overall lipid phase.
And that decision led to Prototype 3 — the formulation I ultimately selected as my final prototype.
This is one of my favourite lessons from the development process:
A prototype doesn’t have to be the final formula to be successful. Sometimes its most important job is showing you what to change next.

Formulate. Observe. Refine.
— Juliana Agatha | Founder & Formulator

One year after the big chop and WOW… this blowout hair growth transformation is SO epic to watch! 😍✨ And I’m currently rocking a protective style—just look at the progress! 😀🌱

Happy Sunday Lovelies 🥰
NaturalHairJourney

FORMULATION DIARY 001 | From Prototype to Final Formula 🧪
A formula isn’t finished simply because it emulsifies.

Formulation development is a process of observing, evaluating and refining.
During this reverse-formulation project, I developed several prototypes while working towards a richer, more structured cream with good spreadability and cosmetic elegance.

Prototype 1B gave me improved viscosity and cream structure, but I wanted to explore whether I could increase the richness and body of the formulation without compromising its application.
That question led to Prototype 3.
Rather than increasing the emulsifier again, I reduced the water phase and redistributed that percentage across selected lipid components. The result was a thicker, richer and more cohesive cream that still spread smoothly across the skin.
But making the cream was only part of the process.
Then came the important part:
Observe it again.
Because what a formulation looks and feels like immediately after manufacture isn’t the whole story.
Over the next few posts, I’ll share more of this development process — including the formulation decisions, pH observations, texture changes, Day 4 assessment and why Prototype 3 ultimately became my final selected prototype.

Formulate. Observe. Refine.
— Juliana Agatha | Founder & Formulator

🌸 FORMULATING DIARY 🌸

✨ From formulation to flawless skin! Dive into the art of creating nourishing body milk—carefully selected ingredients, the right formulation, and a touch of science to give your skin the hydration and glow it deserves. 🧴🤍

🌸Healthy protective styling starts with a healthy scalp. 🌸 ✨

Before protecting your hair, take time to treat it. From scalp care and deep conditioning to nourishing treatments, preparing your hair properly helps create the perfect foundation for your protective style.

Don’t just protect your hair—prepare, nourish, and strengthen it first.

🤎

formulated a new shower gel . 🫧✨
As a skincare formulator, I’m passionate about creating products that cleanse effectively without relying on harsh, unnecessary ingredients.

Every ingredient has a purpose. Every detail of the formula is intentional. From the texture and cleansing experience to how the skin feels afterward—formulation is where science meets care. 🤍

Creating skincare that feels good, performs well, and is thoughtfully formulated. 🧴✨
One formula at a time

Washday chronicles of a natural hair girlie ☺️

Happy Friday from me to you 🌸🥰
A quick Natural hair update video 🫣
Here is to One year post big chop officially and my hair has come a long way.

Posting a quick video in this season of transition- I will post a proper length check in another video.