# The Plain Elixir > The Plain Elixir is an independent editorial publication about cosmetic ingredients, packaging, water-free DIY formulas, and preservation limits. It is not a cosmetics company, shop, laboratory, dermatologist, formulator-for-hire, or continuation of any former business on this domain. Buying guides compare product types transparently; recipes avoid medical claims and do not assign untested water-based products imaginary safety. The Plain Elixir publishes original, long-form guides about DIY natural beauty. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. Health-related content is educational and encourages professional consultation where appropriate. ## Ingredient Guides - [Best Carrier Oils for DIY Beauty: 6 Honest Picks](https://iksircosmetics.com/best-carrier-oils-diy-beauty/): For most beginner water-free body oils, high-oleic sunflower oil is the best-value base, jojoba is the best stable light-feeling co-oil, and sugarcane- or… ## Packaging Guides - [Best Containers for Homemade Skincare: 6 Picks](https://iksircosmetics.com/best-containers-homemade-skincare/): The best container depends on the formula: a treatment pump or reducer bottle suits water-free facial oil, a locking lotion pump suits body oil, an… ## Safe Formulating - [Homemade Cosmetic Preservatives: The Honest Limits](https://iksircosmetics.com/preservatives-homemade-cosmetics/): A homemade cosmetic containing water, aloe, hydrosol, tea, milk, juice, or another water-rich ingredient needs more than refrigeration or a clean jar: it… - [Simple Body Oil Recipe: A Water-Free 100-Gram Batch](https://iksircosmetics.com/simple-body-oil-recipe/): For a simple 100-gram water-free body oil, combine 45 grams high-oleic sunflower oil, 30 grams jojoba, and 25 grams squalane in a clean, completely dry… ## Full text for LLMs - [llms-full.txt](https://iksircosmetics.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file - Each article is also available as markdown at https://iksircosmetics.com/.md ## Site - [About](https://iksircosmetics.com/about/): editorial approach and standards - [All articles](https://iksircosmetics.com/all/) - [Contact](https://iksircosmetics.com/contact/)