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What do you want to make for presents this year? A 99% naturally compliant after shave lotion! Part one: Establishing what we want in the formula, then choosing an emulsifier and rheology modifier

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In the post, What do you want to make for the holiday season?, Teresa noted she wanted to make an aftershave lotion and toner, while Darla wants to make a thick lathery body wash and shaving cream. I asked her for a bit more information, and this is what Teresa shared, Hi Susan thank you…l...

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Why did I buy that again? Siligel (Updated November 2022)

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This is a neat new anionic (negatively charged) cold process gelling agent that’s considered green, eco-friendly, and natural. Siligel (INCI: Xanthan Gum (and) Lecithin (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Pullulan) can create gels, be used as a stabilizer in emulsions, suspend things like exfoliants in gels, and enhance skin feel. (They say it may be a...

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Emulsifiers you will love: Montanov™ 202 (INCI: Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside) – naturally compliant emulsifier (part two) – Sample formula and instructions

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A Pyrex container with white creamy lotion in it

Originally found in my e-book, Beyond emulsifying wax, part three: More natural emulsifiers you will love (March 2022), offered as part of the $10 (US) monthly subscription or available to purchase from the shop for $21.00 Canadian. Before we get into making some fun new awesome things for the holiday season, I wanted to introduce...

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Emulsifiers you will love: Montanov™ 202 (INCI: Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside) – naturally compliant emulsifier (part one)

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Originally found in my e-book, Beyond emulsifying wax, part three: More natural emulsifiers you will love (March 2022), offered as part of the $10 (US) monthly subscription or available to purchase from the shop for $21.00 Canadian. Before we get into making some fun new awesome things for the holiday season, I wanted to introduce...

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Tips & techniques: Never mix emulsions with whisks, spatulas, spoons, or other utensils!

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I think I might have been a little less ranty when I wrote this post two years ago – A helpful tip for making lotions, conditioners, and emulsions: Don’t mix by hand – but it’s still going on, and needs addressing. I’ve shared some of the original with some extra shouting and a few more...

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