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Since writing this post, I have developed an entire section of the blog devoted to the individual preservatives, along with comparison charts and information on why we might like to use them. As much as I like this post, I think the preservatives section of the blog offers much more information. And I think you’ll...
Please read the rest of this updated post, which you can find here… I’ve done this as I don’t know what links to this old post, and I want you to read the updated version instead. You can learn even more about packaging in the massive packaging section of this site, found under the “resources”...
As you may know by now, I’m trying to raise funds for my youth groups (click to find out more). You’ve all been voting for the Aviva Community Fund, and I thank you so much for it. As part two of my fundraising plan, I’ve put together a 122 page e-book entitled Back to Basics: Anhydrous...
Nothing says creamy and moisturizing like an opaque product, so I think I’ll modify yesterday’s recipe to include glycol distearate as a pearlizer and moisturizer. I’m going to be honest – I find using glycol distearate a pain in the bum to use as you have to make sure it melts, but if I have...
I’ve always thought about making a liquid hand soap – I don’t make CP soap, so I don’t make liquid soap – but I thought I could make a nice syndet one out of my lovely surfactants, some moisturizing ingredients, and my polyquats. What’s the goal of a hand soap? We want something that cleanses...