Month: July 2016

Weekday Wonderings: Can we use Lotionpro 165 in an emulsified scrub?

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In this post on emulsifiers, Toni asks: Can you see any reason that Lotionpro 165 should not be used as an emulsifier for emulsifier sugar scrub? I ran out of Polawax but I’m not sure if Lotionpro has limitations. Lotionpro 165 (Lotioncrafter’s name for it) or Simulsol 165 (same thing, found at Windy Point) is...

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Weekend Wonderings: How can I make this lotion thinner?

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In this post, if you’re new to lotion making, Ann asks: I have made a couple of lotions, each time increasing the water content to try and make them more runny. My last batch was 80% water and it is still quite solid. I was wondering if it is due to the mixing stage. How...

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What’s happening, Swift?

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Sorry for the lack of posts, but it’s been really stressful around here dealing with family health issues! Rest assured I’ve been working on blog things, like developing new recipes for the upcoming summer products e-zine my July Patreon subscribers will receive, and writing posts. (That’s an awesome aloe vera gel! It feels as nice...

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All kinds of administrative stuff about Patreon; one ingredient, five products; facial products; and more…

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Happy Canada Day, everyone! I generally celebrate July 1st by being out of my home and native land camping and visiting my American friends, but we’re home this week, and I’ve been busy in the workshop making all kinds of wonderful and wacky things with new and familiar ingredients. (I have been listening to a...

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