Ingredient Declaration (Bath Bombs)
Listing all ingredients in descending order by weight on labels or packaging. Required if selling bath bombs. List major ingredients first: Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Citric Acid, etc.
Other Terms
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Cold Process Safe Fragrance Oil
A fragrance formulated to withstand the high pH of cold process soap without discoloring, accelerating, or losing scent.
Cold Process Soap Making
A traditional method of creating soap by combining fats and lye, allowing it to solidify through natural chemical reaction.
Cold Throw
How strong the scent is when the candle is unlit, usually after it has set.
Collagen
A structural protein that provides firmness and strength.
Colloidal Oatmeal
Finely milled oats added to soap to soothe sensitive skin and provide gentle cleansing.
Colloidal Oatmeal (Body Care)
Finely milled oats used to soothe irritation and support sensitive or compromised skin.
Color Bleeding (Bath Bombs)
Unwanted color migration that causes fading or discoloration during use.
Color Bleeding (Candle Making)
Unwanted migration of pigment that causes streaking or tint transfer between layers.
Color Bleeding (Soap Making)
It occurs when one soap color migrates into another over time, causing blurred or unintended color mixing.
Color Blocks
Distinct sections of solid color arranged for bold visual impact.
Color Blocks (Melt and Pour)
Color Blocks are pre-made concentrated color pieces that dissolve into melt-and-pour soap to create consistent, easy-to-control coloring.
Color Dispersion
The process of evenly mixing pigments to prevent speckling or streaks.
Color Testing
Trial batches used to evaluate final color after fizzing and drying.
Color-Safe Conditioner
A gentler formula intended to maintain dye vibrancy and reduce fade.
Color-Safe Shampoo (Color-Protecting)
A cleanser formulated to minimize color fading.
Color-Treated Hair
Hair that has been altered using dyes or pigments.
Column Mold
A vertical mold that forms cylindrical soap logs, typically sliced into round bars after unmolding.
Column Pour
A pouring technique where soap batter is poured over a central object so it flows outward in layered, circular patterns.
Combination Skin
Skin that is oily in some areas and dry or normal in others.
Comedogenic Rating
A scale indicating the likelihood of an ingredient clogging pores.
Comedone
A clogged pore formed by trapped oil and dead skin.
Compromised Barrier
A weakened state that allows irritation and moisture loss.
Concrete Container
A modern, heavy vessel that can look high-end but must be properly sealed and heat-rated.
Conditioner
A smoothing step after cleansing that softens, hydrates, and reduces tangles.
Conditioning Agent Selection
Choosing conditioning ingredients based on slip, buildup, hair type, and formula goals.