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.
WHAT IS A PLASTICIZER?In this post on sorbitol, Marjo asks: I am suddenly obsessed with this plasticizer reference… Sorbitol is one of them. I think cyclomethicone is increasing spreadability so that is a plasticizer too? Or do they also need to do film forming? Are there more like these and would we want them to be in a...
In the What do you want to know? post, Leann asks: I was given some Myristic Acid. I know this is a fatty acid used in medical products and food. It can increase absorption is what I’ve found in searches but is there any way you could elaborate on its practical uses in formulating bath &...
In the What do you want to know? post, Sue asks: 1. Do you get bad reactions to certain colours of product?…eeeew! that’s GREEN! (etc etc)2. Is white the default setting for “posh” products?3. What are the smelliest ingredients and how do you disguise that?! (neem oil is a classic….!) These are interesting questions, and I think...
I hope you’re all enjoying the first day of 2014 surrounded by loved ones doing something awesome and eating something great! I’m still a little weak from that horrible flu-like thing I was enjoying over the last few days, but I’m having a lovely day with my family. Thanks to everyone for your kind get-well-soon...