Question: Why did this lotion fail?

Catherine wrote to me in this post with these concerns: Hi. I’ve had my first epic lotion fail. My question: Can I still use this broken emulsion lotion packed with cosmeceuticals? It has preservative in it so I figure, even if it’s not pretty, I assume I can still use it? Just shake it up...

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Question: What happens if our recipe totals more than 100%?

In this post, Anonymous asks: Hey Susan, This probably is a very weird question, but I was wondering, just for curiosity’s sake, what would happen if you made a change in a lotion recipe, say added extra of an ingredient in the oil phase but didnt reduce the percentage in the water phase (so the recipe didnt...

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A couple of administrative things…

I don’t know if you noticed, but in the FAQ I noted that if you asked an awesome question, I might send the writer an e-book…but the last few have been posted as anonymous. You don’t have to have a Blogger account when you post, but could you put your name your comment? Something like...

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Question: Is there any science to using a vinegar rinse on your hair?

Anonymous asks in this post: I was wondering if there might be any science to back up using a vinegar rinse? I agree that using baking soda to wash hair is a terrible idea, but I have found a vinegar rinse (after shampooing, before conditioning) invaluable. My hair is much smoother and more manageable. I...

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A few thoughts for the first Friday of summer!

I can’t believe it’s summer already. I’m still working on Christmas presents I didn’t get time to make! Here are a few thoughts for the day before I spend the rest of the morning in the workshop!  Please please please don’t make your own sunscreen. I know it’s tempting to think that all we have...

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