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Q&A: Is there a way to identify powder and liquid ingredients?

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In this month’s Q&A, Susan asked, I am wondering if there are any patterns within your formulations which might help me determine whether powdered or liquid ingredients are called for. For instance, I’ve noticed that powdered extracts tend to appear as 0.5% whereas liquid extracts appears as 5%. Additionally, panthenol appears as a powder in...

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Q&A: Can we substitute another hydrolyzed protein or amino acid for silk?

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In this month’s Q&A, Susan asked, If a formula calls for hydrolyzed silk protein but you don’t have any are you farther ahead to substitute a different hydrolyzed protein or substitute silk amino acids? With a different protein you’re still getting the extra goodies that amino acids don’t have yet the amino acids are in...

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Q&A: How interchangeable are humectants?

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In this month’s Q&A, Susan asked, I’m wondering whether humectants are fully interchangeable, the same way that hydrolyzed proteins seem to be. Specifically, I’m looking at a Lotioncrafter formulation (Time Defy Facial Serum) which calls for butylene glycol but I don’t have any. I do have vegetable glycerin, honeyquat, sodium lactate, and propanediol 1-3. I’m hoping...

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Follow up to my post on The ChemBox: Comparison chart download, more information on next box, and more.

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Back on July 10, 2021, I shared with you my experiences with The ChemBox. It sold out, and I know a bunch of you signed up for it, so that’s awesome! If you’d like to learn more about this subscription box and all the services you can access, click here to check out the Canadian...

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Q&A: Can you use mineral oil or petroleum in my formulas for emulsions on the blog or in e-books?

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In this month’s Q&A, Ellie asked, Hi Susan, I have a few more questions! I know that petrolatum and mineral oil are approved, very effective, and may be less likely to cause allergies than other occlusive. I also happen to have them around! I love oils and butters, but I am trying to make a lotion...

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