The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey Formulating Inc.! Join Susan as she obsesses about cosmetic chemistry and other things (some possibly related to monkeys). Often strange, occasionally useful, and always worth a stop as a point of interest on your journey through the Intertron.
Two new elements have been added to the periodic table at 114 and 116, and they are – as yet – unnamed! I would like to suggest that one of them have the symbol E as it would make Periodic Table Scrabble much more fun (right now, we only have Er as an option) so...
One of the things I think is great about making our products is the ability to modify our products not only to our personal preferences but to the weather, season, and specific climate in which we live. (I’ve long thought this should be a selling point for our products – specially formulated for your town...
If we’re going to rejoice in the past, I thought this post needed repeating! If you are new to making lotions, please read this post as it covers all the different components you require to make an emulsified product stay emulsified and safe! This post is permanently housed in the frequently asked questions section of...
It’s just about summer time (well, in the Northern Hemisphere anyway) and a young woman’s thoughts turn to what fragrances she should choose for her seasonal products! I’m a foodie, and I generally use things like Cream Cheese Frosting and Oatmeal, Milk & Honey (reminds me of marzipan), but in the summer months I switch...
We had our first taste of summer ’round these parts this week, so I thought I’d resurrect a few posts dealing with product creation for the warmer months! A FEW THOUGHTS ON SUMMER MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS! (Originally from this post!)If you’re travelling, you’ll want to make a few bars for easier packing! I never leave the...