The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey! 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.
There are so many great suppliers in the States, and as with the other “where can we get supplies” posts, I encourage you to add your favourites with your opinion of their selection or service. If you get specific ingredients from these retailers that are hard to find, please note that as well. Lotioncrafter: You know … Read more
In the September Q&A, SuZanBare asked, Do some conditioners really benefit your hair by leaving the conditioner on longer? The short answer is there really isn’t a benefit when it comes to conditioning, but there may be when it comes to oils. From this post, How much conditioner should we use and how long should we...
In the same post, Alexandrea asked, I am really interested in how the ingredients in a product can affect skin or hair colour. For example a purple shampoo to take out the bronze colour in blonde hair, or the GRADUAL tanning lotions give you colour over a period of time. I am a new subscriber this...
In September Q&A post, tessarex asked, I’m wondering about the use of lye/sodium hydroxide in lotion/cream formulas. I’m curious because I’ve got a friend using Vicco’s Turmeric Cream, which lists its ingredient as – Active Ingredients: Turmeric 16%, Sandalwood oil .5% Cream Base: Stearic acid, Sorbitol, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Sodium Hydroxide, Water. It’s probably not...
In the September Q&A post, Nelly asked, I’m so excited that I finally have a chance to ask you a question, because I gotta admit, all the questions that I generally have by some kind of magic are answered in your blog. Sometimes I feel like you’re a mindreader. Thank you so much for your hard...