Cosmetic formulation education + DIY skincare recipes + soapmaking + bath and body formulas + ingredient education.
Learn how to make DIY skincare products, handmade soap, hair care products, body butter, lotion, sugar scrubs, face creams, serums, shower gels, and conditioner bars.
I teach practical cosmetic formulation and skincare formulation for makers who want to understand how products are actually built — not just copy random recipes online.
On this channel, you’ll find DIY skincare formulas, soap tutorials, body butter recipes, lotion formulas, sugar scrub recipes, hair care formulation, ingredient education, product troubleshooting, formulation myths, and cosmetic science basics.
My goal is to help makers understand the “why” behind formulas, including emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, pH, stability, texture, ingredient function, and real bench testing.
Full written formulas, tutorials, formulation guides, and extra support:
www.patreon.com/SoapChef
Lissa The Soap Chef & Cosmetic Skincare Formulator
I’m opening up a 7-day FREE trial to my Formulator Friend Advanced Maker tier on Patreon starting Easter weekend.
That includes access to:
✨ Advanced formulas
✨ The tiers below it
✨ The Intermediate Maker tier, where most of my formulas are
✨ Deep dive blog posts
✨ The Learning Library
✨ Deeper cosmetic formulation content beyond basic soapmaking
This is open to everyone, including my free members.
If you’ve been wanting access to the paid side of Patreon, this is a great time to do it.
Starts Easter weekend | 7 days free Patreon.com/SoapChef
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Lissa The Soap Chef & Cosmetic Skincare Formulator
I’ve shared 3 hair formulas on the channel this month:
✨ Cream Paste Shampoo
✨ Cream Paste Conditioner
✨ Blow Dry Set Styling Cream
And I just want to say… I’m really happy with how my hair turned out after using them together. 🙌
My hair feels:
• soft
• shiny
• manageable
• full of body
And the biggest thing I noticed?
My hair looks brighter, the color pops, and it has that healthy-looking movement without feeling heavy.
I attached photos so you can see the results. 💛
If you’ve made any of the formulas, let me know how they worked for your hair!
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Lissa The Soap Chef & Cosmetic Skincare Formulator
Surgery is tomorrow, so I’ll be out of commission for the next 6 weeks while I’m in a sling and recovering. Even though I won’t be able to film during that time, I made sure you won’t miss a thing — I’ve already pre-recorded content all the way through the end of January.
I've also created a Patreon-exclusive “12 Days of Giving” series starting December 13th, featuring 12 brand-new formulations, deep-dive breakdowns, ingredient education, and a mix of bath, body, skincare, and specialty products designed specifically for my makers.
If you’re on Patreon, you won’t want to miss it — it’s the biggest, most in-depth holiday collection I’ve ever put together.
Thanks for being here and supporting the channel. I’ll keep you posted as I recover, but the content will keep rolling while I heal.
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Lissa The Soap Chef & Cosmetic Skincare Formulator
🧴 NEW VIDEO DROP! ❄️
Most hand creams fail in winter... but not this one 👀
I’m breaking down the science behind my Winter Hand Repair Cream — a barrier-boosting, non-greasy formula that keeps your hands soft, hydrated, and protected even in freezing temps.
If you’ve ever struggled with dry, cracked skin that no lotion seems to fix, this one’s for you 💪
#handcream #wintercare #formulation #skincare #dryhands #cosmeticformulator
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Lissa The Soap Chef & Cosmetic Skincare Formulator
🌿 New Video Drop! 🌿
✨ Eczema Relief Cream: The Hidden Barrier Fix | Why Most Eczema Creams Fail (Do This) ✨
So many eczema creams on the market promise results… but most completely miss the mark because they don’t address the real issue: a compromised skin barrier.
In my latest video, I break down:
🔹 Why typical eczema creams often don’t work
🔹 The key ingredients your skin is really craving
🔹 How to make a cream that hydrates, soothes, AND restores barrier function
👩🔬 Whether you’re a DIY formulator, skincare enthusiast, or someone struggling with eczema, this is one you don’t want to miss.
💬 Have you tried barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides, cholesterol, or beta glucan before? Tell me in the comments—I’d love to know your experience!
#DIYSkincare #EczemaRelief #BarrierRepair
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