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Blast from the past: Making Lush’s Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner and other Shower Smoothies

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In March 2017, I was asked to create a duplication of Lush’s Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner, a lotion we apply, then rinse, in the shower. Despite the name, these Shower Smoothies aren’t positively charged (cationic) conditioners at all – the original version uses a negatively charged (anionic) soap called TEA stearate, made by reacting stearic...

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Hey $10 subscribers! Please enjoy this $15 coupon in lieu of the new e-zine

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We’ve been getting ready to leave for England on March 5 for a few weeks of family time before the In Cosmetics Global convention in Barcelona on March 31, April 1, and April 2, and I just ran out of month (even with the leap year). I’ve taken on far too much these last few...

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Newbie Tuesday: Making naturally compliant lotions with Ritamulse SCG (week seven) – more questions, answers, and discussions!

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Welcome to week seven of the Newbie Tuesday lotion making series! I hope by now you have your ingredients and you’re ready to make some lotion! Last week, we took a look at some questions and modified formulas, which was great fun, so we’ll keep doing that today! Was Shelley able to fix the failed...

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Join us on Sunday, February 23rd for another cosmetic chemistry coffee klatch!

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Are you ready for another cosmetic chemistry coffee klatch? Come join us on Sunday, February 23rd from noon to 3 pm at Decades Coffee Club in Chilliwack for an afternoon of hanging out and talking formulating, sharing ideas, and having a laugh with people who love creating things as much as you do! It’s about...

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How do I learn about ingredients? Creating a conditioner for textured or curly hair using STEPANQUAT® Helia (part seven)

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Welcome back to this series demonstrating how to use new ingredients and create new formulas! To catch-up on this series, check out these posts: Part one: How do I research ingredients? STEPANQUAT® Helia (INCI:  Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride (and) Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides (and) Lauryl Lactyl Lactate)?  Part two: Creating the ingredient reference chart? Part three: Finding starting...

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