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So far we’ve reviewed the ingredients list, took a quick aside to talk about self-preserving lotions and hurdle technology; and thought about how much of each ingredient to use. Today, let’s make a prototype formula for this American Pie Body conditioner lotion! We’re following the basic lotion making instructions for this formula. 1. Weigh...
My lovely colleague and future columnist for the blog, the amazing Ginger of Neos Skin Care, brought to my attention that it’s National Sense of Smell Day! (Click to see her Facebook page!) I’m always a huge fan of Yuzu or white chocolate from Voyageur Soap & Candle Company, and blood orange & goji and...
Welcome back to the series after our little side trip about “self-preserving” lotions. I can assure you, we will be using preservatives in our version of Lush’s American Pie body conditioner lotion! (Click here for part one…) And welcome back after my rant about the INCI ingredient list! (Definitely read that!) Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerine, Almond...
Sorry I had to take a break in the Lush duplications, but I finally received my American Pie solid body conditioner and an American Cream solid body wash, and had to address what I saw on the ingredient list they sent me. Point of Interest: The solid body wash is way too fragranced! I love...
Hi everyone! You’ve probably noticed the posts just stopped this week. Sorry, things are going kerplooey around here at just the wrong time, and everything is coming to a screeching halt. The series on Lush products has stopped for the moment as I finally received my American Pie solid body lotion with INCI names, and … Read more