Formulation Guides
Step-by-step ingredient breakdowns, ratios, and production methods for Africa's most popular manufactured products.
How to Make Body Lotion
Complete guide to formulating a stable body lotion using stearic acid, glycerine, cetyl alcohol, and mineral oil. Includes batch sizing for 5kg trial.
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Brightening Cream Formulation
Formulate a brightening and toning cream with safe active ingredients. Covers emulsion stability, pH control, and regulatory-safe actives.
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Liquid Detergent Production
How to make liquid detergent from SLS, LABS, and other locally available surfactants. Covers thickening, fragrance, and colour.
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Multi-Surface Cleaner
Simple formulation for a versatile household cleaner using surfactants, solvents, and fragrance oils.
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Emulsion Wall Paint
Master emulsion paint production with calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, and acrylic binder. Covers milling, tinting, and viscosity control.
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Wood Varnish & Sealant
Formulate a durable wood varnish using alkyd resin and driers. Includes drying time optimisation and gloss level control.
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Fruit Drink & Cordial
Produce shelf-stable fruit drinks using concentrates, preservatives, sweeteners, and stabilisers. Covers pasteurisation basics.
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Seasoning & Food Flavouring
Blend and produce powdered seasoning with flavour enhancers, salt, spices, and anti-caking agents.
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How to Make Body Lotion
A complete, production-ready guide for formulating a stable body lotion. Covers oil-in-water emulsion technique, ingredient selection for tropical climates, batch sizing for 5kg trial runs, and tips for scaling to commercial volumes. Perfect for first-time formulators and small-batch producers.
What you'll find in every guide
Each guide is designed to take you from raw materials to finished product, with everything you need in one place.
Ingredient List
Every raw material needed, with grades and alternatives
Exact Ratios
Precise measurements calibrated for trial and production batches
Step-by-Step Process
Clear production methods from mixing to packaging
Safety & Compliance
Handling notes, storage conditions, and regulatory pointers
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