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Chemistry: Alkanes (double bonds), saturation, and types of bonds (part 19)

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Welcome to part nineteen of this series on learning chemistry! In part one, we looked at the resources and materials we need to study chemistry. In part two, we learned the parts of an atom – protons, neutrons, and electrons! In part three, we learned about ions and valence shells. In part four, we learned...

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Montanov™ L (INCI: C14-22 Alcohols (and) C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside): Creating a base formula with 20% oil phase (part 1)

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We first met this emulsifier in 2022 in my e-book, Beyond Emulsifying Wax, part three: More natural emulsifiers you will love, but it’s time I shared it here on the site! On Monday, June 4, 2025, we met this awesome emulsifier, Montanov™ L (INCI: C14-22 Alcohols (and) C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside) , a naturally compliant, green,...

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Emulsifiers you will love: MONTANOV™ L (INCI: C14-22 alcohols (AND) C12-20 alkyl glucoside) – naturally compliant oil-in-water emulsifier

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We first met this emulsifier in 2022 in my e-book, Beyond Emulsifying Wax, part three: More natural emulsifiers you will love, but it’s time I shared it here on the site! Before we start… If you want to know more about emulsifiers, you can learn even more in the massive emulsifiers, conditioners, and solubilizers section...

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Welcome to June 2025!

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A photo of a wooden garden planter with 3 celery plants and 4 green bean plants, the latter are climbing up two wooden trellises.

We’re farmers now! Okay, it’s only three celery plants and three – no, wait, there’s four now – green bean plants, but it’s a start. I’m finally living my Harvest Moon – Animal Crossing farming dream! 🐮 Raymond and I are still having some pain issues after our car accident in March, during which I … Read more

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A collage of four e- books on making emulsions with Simulsol/Lotionpro™ 165

I’m so sorry, but I can’t get an e-book out this month. Turns out I sprained my shoulder in the car accident, so I’ve been typing less this month, and the ester series of e-books is massive. I’m having trouble figuring out how to create each part – should it be liquid esters or just...

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