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The Ingredients Store journal

Ingredient Insights

Ingredient guides, formulation ideas and market trends from our team, to help you make better products.

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Ingredient Insights1 October 2026 What is an INCI name? A plain guide for makers INCI names explained: what they are, how to read them, worked examples from natural oils and essential oils, and the documents to ask your supplier for before you label your... Read now →

Ingredient Insights1 Oct 2026 Cold pressed vs refined carrier oils: what's the difference? Cold pressed or refined? How the two processes differ, what that means for colour, scent, consistency and shelf life, and... Read →

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