DIY Cosmetics Kit for Making Lotions and Cremes

DIY-Cosmetic Kit

The Suncoast DIY-Cosmetic Kit empowers users to learn, formulate, and customize skincare and haircare products with confidence. Each kit includes measured quantities of premium functional ingredients—such as emulsifiers, surfactants, humectants, oils, and natural thickeners—paired with clear instructions and formulation guidance. Suitable for education, prototype development, and small-scale batch production, the kit reflects Suncoast Personal Care Products’ commitment to sustainability, performance, and ingredient transparency.

Technical Data

Kit Contents (Representative):

• Base Oils / Emollient Oils: Selected at checkout

• Emulsifier System: CEB®-N

• Humectants: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate (High Molecular Weight)

• Thickeners & Stabilizers: CEB®-N blend

• Preservatives: Phenoxyethanol (in Caprylyl Glycol), Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid

• pH Adjusters: Citric Acid or Sodium Hydroxide

• Actives (example): DL-Panthenol, Aloe Vera Powder 100X

• Essential Oils (optional examples): Lavender, Orange, Lemongrass

Formulation Parameters:

• HLB (Emulsifier System): ~11.6 (balanced for stable O/W emulsions)

• Typical Formulation pH Range: 4.5–6.5

• Formulation Capacity: Up to ~1,000 g (recipe dependent)

• Packaging: Fully recyclable glass and PET containers

• Storage: Cool, dry location away from direct sunlight

• Shelf Life: 12–24 months (ingredient dependent)

Typical Usage Levels in Cosmetics & Personal Care

Each ingredient is labeled with professional guidance for common formulation types:

• Creams & Lotions: 3–10% emollient oils, essential oils, humectants

• Cleansers: 3–10% surfactants (100% active basis)

• Balms & Butters: 3–10% added wax

• Sunscreens (conceptual): Zinc Oxide 5–15% (added separately)

• Bug Repellent Concepts: 2–8% essential oils

• Antibacterial Systems: 0.05–2% antibacterial ingredients

Suggested usage levels and example ingredients may not all be included in the base kit. Additional ingredients may be purchased separately at checkout.

Functional Properties

• Enables creation of stable, effective cosmetic formulations

• Demonstrates emulsification, thickening, preservation, and pH-balancing principles

• All ingredients are cosmetic-grade and compliant with major global regulations

• Basic kit is free from parabens, silicones, PEGs, and formaldehyde donors

• Promotes understanding of clean beauty formulation and ingredient function

• Suitable for classroom, workshop, and at-home formulation use

• Encourages sustainability through refillable and recyclable packaging

Appearance

A complete, well-organized formulation kit featuring individually labeled ingredient containers, measuring tools, and step-by-step formulation guides, packaged in an eco-conscious, reusable box.

Product Overview

The Suncoast Personal Care Products DIY-Cosmetic Kit delivers an immersive educational experience that blends premium, sustainable ingredients with professional-grade formulation guidance. Designed for students, formulators, and beauty innovators, the kit introduces core cosmetic science concepts—from emulsification to preservation—while enabling the creation of safe, high-performance skincare products. It aligns with Suncoast’s sustainable formulation philosophy and serves as a practical entry point into modern personal care product development.

Environmental Working Group (EWG) Safety Context

EWG Rating: 1–2 (Low Hazard)
All ingredients included in the basic kit are considered low hazard when used within recommended cosmetic ranges and are aligned with clean beauty formulation standards.