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@420formulator.bsky.social
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I specialise in DIY naturopathic skincare with a cannabis twist. My passion lies in formulating natural, cannabis-infused skincare products that promote holistic wellness. On my website www.420formulator.com I share free formulations, recipes, and tips.

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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 4h
Rubbing alcohol and cetearyl alcohol perform completely different jobs. This clear video guide explains why cetearyl alcohol is used in creams and lotions: youtu.be/ggd6dLdo_2s
Do Not Confuse It with Rubbing Alcohol
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 4h
Alpha-pinene gives frankincense part of its fresh, resinous character. Explore its place in practical DIY skincare. www.420formulator.com/frankincense-… #DIYSkincare
Meet Alpha-Pinene in Frankincense
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Cannabis skincare is not limited to oils, balms and butters. www.420formulator.com/hydrosols-for… #CannabisSkincare #Hydrosols
Water-Based Ingredients in Cannabis Topicals
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Want a firmer lotion bar or a softer jar balm? See how small changes to beeswax and infused oil alter the finished texture before making your own test batch. www.420formulator.com/cannabis-balm…
How to Adjust Cannabis Balm Texture
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A practical read: Eight drops Lavender, six Geranium, four Sweet Orange and two Frankincense. Keep this Everyday Bliss combination handy. www.420formulator.com/massage-oil-b…
A Simple Essential Oil Blend to Save
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Cannabis-infused oil belongs in the total oil phase alongside your other oils, butters and oil-soluble ingredients. www.420formulator.com/cosmetic-emul… #DIYSkincare #Emulsifiers
DIY Skincare: Count Cannabis Oil in the Oil Phase
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Save this exact solid facial oil formula, then read how to prepare it, choose substitutions and adjust the essential oil blend. www.420formulator.com/solid-facial-…
A Six Ingredient Water Free Formula
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Most frankincense essential oil is steam-distilled from dried resin tears. Watch the frankincense essential oil episode. youtu.be/-tFmg6lahqY #CannabisSkincarePodcast
How Frankincense Essential Oil Is Made
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A useful aromatherapy blend needs purpose, suitable concentration and the right carrier. Start with the practical essentials. www.420formulator.com/holistic-arom…
Know What to Use in a Blend
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Not every product sold as flower water is a steam-distilled hydrosol. www.420formulator.com/hydrosols-for… #Hydrosols #Aromatherapy
What Is a Genuine Hydrosol?
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The word natural becomes slippery once ingredients are processed. Honest labelling and reliable preservation matter more than a comforting name. www.420formulator.com/natural-prese… #NaturalSkincare #SkincareFormulation #DIYSkincare
What Does Natural Really Mean in Cosmetics?
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This beginner-friendly balm needs no emulsifier or broad-spectrum preservative because it contains no water. Keep the jar dry and follow the full storage guidance. www.420formulator.com/cannabis-balm…
A Simple Water-Free Cannabis Balm
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A practical read: Learn what to infuse, what to add after cooling and how to bring the finished blend back to the correct weight. youtu.be/jZnbL05XfmY
How to Finish an Infused Massage Oil
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Choose your emulsifier to suit the product, oil phase and other ingredients. There is no single best choice for every formula. www.420formulator.com/cosmetic-emul… #CannabisTopicals #Emulsifiers
Cannabis Topicals: Start with the Product You Want to Make
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Small formulation changes can make a noticeable difference to viscosity and skin feel. See where cetearyl alcohol fits into that decision: www.420formulator.com/cetearyl-alco…
From Light Lotion to Richer Cream
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Frankincense essential oil begins as aromatic resin tapped from Boswellia trees. Read the full frankincense guide. www.420formulator.com/frankincense-… #FrankincenseEssentialOil
From Boswellia Resin to Essential Oil
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Decide what you want to make before buying ingredients. A balm and a lotion need different things. www.420formulator.com/skincare-form… #DIYSkincare #SkincareIngredients
Start with What You Want to Make
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Discover a neat water free alternative to liquid facial oil. The guide includes exact percentages, preparation, substitutions, storage and application. www.420formulator.com/solid-facial-…
Solid Facial Oil with Mango and Grapeseed
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Prefer video? We go through 11 hydrosols, from Rose and Orange Blossom to Rosemary and Witch Hazel, with practical ideas for skincare, hair care and aromatherapy. youtu.be/zStoHyeaW3k #Hydrosols #Aromatherapy
Watch Our Guide to 11 Hydrosols
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Terpenes occur in essential oils and cannabis. Explore where the chemistry overlaps and how these ingredients fit into skincare. www.420formulator.com/holistic-arom…
Essential Oils and Terpenes Explained
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A practical read: When your shoulders are bunched up and your legs know you have been gardening, a warm room, slow massage and a good oil can feel glorious. www.420formulator.com/massage-oil-b…
Post-Gardening Massage Oil
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Once water enters cannabis skincare, suitable broad-spectrum preservation becomes part of the formula, not an optional extra. www.420formulator.com/natural-prese… #CannabisSkincare #SkincareFormulation #DIYSkincare
Add Water? Add a Preservative
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Watch and listen to the cannabis balm recipe as a narrated slideshow covering the main ingredients, water-free formula and two finished formats. youtu.be/nyZmVwsb70w
Cannabis Balm Recipe on YouTube
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In this video: Choose your emulsifier to suit the product, oil phase and other ingredients. There is no single best choice for every formula. youtu.be/LS7vP-u8HEs #CannabisSkincare #Emulsifiers
Watch: Choose an Emulsifier for Your Formula
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Plain water does its job, but a hydrosol can bring botanical aroma and character to a DIY skincare formula. www.420formulator.com/hydrosols-for… #DIYSkincare #Hydrosols
Try Hydrosols Instead of Water
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Watch and listen as the role of mango butter, cannabis infused grapeseed oil, cetearyl alcohol and rice powder is explained clearly. youtu.be/iewAN1CsKSo
A Narrated Guide to Solid Facial Oil
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A practical read: This cannabis-infused body oil combines good massage glide with lightweight oils that leave dry or mature skin feeling comfortable. www.420formulator.com/massage-oil-b…
Massage Oil for Glide and Skin Comfort
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
An essential oil is not the same as a herb-infused oil or a vegetable oil. This guide explains what each contributes and where terpenes fit. www.420formulator.com/holistic-arom…
Know Your Aromatherapy Ingredients
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Choose your emulsifier to suit the product, oil phase and other ingredients. There is no single best choice for every formula. www.420formulator.com/cosmetic-emul… #CannabisSkincare #SkincareFormulation
Cannabis Skincare: Choose an Emulsifier for Your Formula
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
When formulating with cannabis infused oils, cetearyl alcohol can support body and consistency without changing what the infusion itself contains: www.420formulator.com/cetearyl-alco…
Cetearyl Alcohol in Cannabis Emulsions
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Watch our practical guide to natural, COSMOS-approved and synthetic preservative systems used in homemade skincare. youtu.be/nV0YP81QrTI #NaturalSkincare #CosmeticFormulation #YouTube
Watch: Natural Preservatives in Cosmetics
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A good balm texture comes from balance. Learn how cocoa butter, beeswax and cannabis-infused olive oil affect firmness, glide and the feel left on dry skin. www.420formulator.com/cannabis-balm…
What Cocoa Butter Beeswax and Infused Oil Each Do
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Hydrosols bring an aromatic water phase to cannabis creams, gels and facial mists. www.420formulator.com/hydrosols-for… #CannabisSkincare #Hydrosols
Hydrosols in Cannabis Skincare
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A practical read: This easy four-oil aromatic blend feels bright enough for daytime and calm enough for an evening body-care ritual. www.420formulator.com/massage-oil-b…
Everyday Massage Oil for Morning or Evening
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Cetearyl alcohol gives the product structure, mango butter adds richness and rice powder improves the finish. The article explains every percentage and the complete method. www.420formulator.com/solid-facial-…
How This Solid Facial Oil Is Structured
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Choose your emulsifier to suit the product, oil phase and other ingredients. There is no single best choice for every formula. www.420formulator.com/cosmetic-emul… #DIYSkincare #Emulsifiers
DIY Skincare: Choose an Emulsifier for Your Formula
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Essential oils are concentrated, so choice and dilution matter. Explore their uses alongside herbs, vegetable oils and terpenes. www.420formulator.com/holistic-arom…
Essential Oils for Everyday Wellbeing
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Natural, naturally derived, COSMOS-approved and synthetic are not interchangeable. Choose a preservative for the formula, not the marketing label. www.420formulator.com/natural-prese… #NaturalSkincare #SkincareFormulation #DIYSkincare
Natural Preservatives Are Not One Simple Category
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
One water-free formula, two useful formats. Pour it into a jar for a rich balm or use a mould to create a soft lotion bar for dry hands, feet and elbows. www.420formulator.com/cannabis-balm…
Make a Jar Balm or Soft Lotion Bar
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Hydrosols are aromatic waters collected during plant distillation, with water-soluble plant compounds and traces of essential oil. www.420formulator.com/hydrosols-for… #Hydrosols #Aromatherapy
Hydrosols for Skincare and Aromatherapy
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A practical read: Watch the full recipe using Meadowfoam, Rice Bran, Marula, Squalane, Vitamin E, Lavender, Rosemary and Geranium. youtu.be/jZnbL05XfmY
Make the Classic Massage Oil Recipe
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A cannabis topical needs a balanced base as well as an infused oil. Cetearyl alcohol can help build the body and consistency of that base: www.420formulator.com/cetearyl-alco…
Structure Matters in Topical Formulation
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This practical facial oil uses mango butter, cannabis infused grapeseed oil and cetearyl alcohol to create a firm product that softens on warm skin. www.420formulator.com/solid-facial-…
Make a Water Free Solid Facial Oil
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
More essential oil is not automatically better. Learn how dilution, carrier choice and skin safety fit into aromatherapy and skincare. www.420formulator.com/holistic-arom…
Why Essential Oil Dilution Matters
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Prefer a narrated visual guide? Watch and listen as the ingredients, texture choices and jar balm or lotion bar options are explained on YouTube. youtu.be/nyZmVwsb70w
Watch and Listen to the Cannabis Balm Recipe
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This narrated slideshow explains the solid facial oil ingredients, exact percentages and preparation method. It is a visual podcast presentation, not a filmed demonstration. youtu.be/iewAN1CsKSo
Watch and Listen on YouTube
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Essential oils, herbs, vegetable oils and terpenes do different jobs. Learn how they fit together, why dilution matters and how to create more purposeful blends. www.420formulator.com/holistic-arom…
The Practical Aromatherapy Guide
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Six ingredients, one balanced formula. See the exact percentages for cannabis infused grapeseed oil, mango butter, cetearyl alcohol, rice powder, vitamin E and essential oils. www.420formulator.com/solid-facial-…
Exact Percentages for a Solid Facial Oil
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Aromatherapy does not need to feel complicated. Learn how essential oils, herbs, vegetable oils and terpenes fit into practical blends and skincare. www.420formulator.com/holistic-arom…
Aromatherapy Made Simple
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420formulator @420formulator.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Make a rich jar balm or soft lotion bar with cocoa butter, beeswax and cannabis-infused olive oil. The simple water-free formula includes texture and storage guidance. www.420formulator.com/cannabis-balm…
Easy Cannabis Balm Recipe for Dry Skin
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