How to Use a Scale for Cosmetic Formulation

Hello! Glad to hear that you are now able to use the scale and that you have received the voucher for the damaged products.

Regarding the use of a scale for accurate cosmetic formulation, here are the steps and points to remember:

1. Place the scale on a flat and stable surface: Ensure the scale is on a table or surface that does not vibrate to prevent inaccurate readings.
2. Turn on the scale: Press the power button (usually labeled Power or On/Off). Wait for the display to show zero (0.00 g or 0.000 g depending on the scale's precision).
3. Place the empty container: Put the cup, beaker, or container you will use to measure ingredients onto the weighing platform.
4. Press the Tare (or Zero) button: This button is very important. Pressing it will subtract the weight of the container, making the display return to zero (0.00 g). This means the scale is ready to weigh only the ingredients you add.
5. Carefully add ingredients: Slowly scoop or drop the desired ingredient into the container on the scale. Watch the number on the display until you reach the desired weight.
6. For multiple ingredients: If you need to weigh several ingredients into the same container, after weighing the first ingredient to the desired weight, press the Tare button again to reset the value to zero before adding the second ingredient. Repeat this step for each ingredient.

Accurate weighing is crucial in cosmetic formulation as the quantity of each ingredient directly affects the efficacy, stability, and safety of the final product. Using the Tare function correctly helps you accurately weigh each ingredient without manually calculating and subtracting the container's weight.

Hope this guidance is helpful for your formulation work!