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Hey $10 subscribers! The December 2019 e-zine is out! Check out Rheology Modifiers: Hydrocolloids

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Thanks so much for your patience as I finished up this super lengthy e-zine this month. I’ve been working on this e-zine series since last year, and there was just so much I wanted to share with you!  Oh wow! 25,902 words and 74 pages long, this e-zine is all about hydrocolloids, natural and modified...

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Experiments in the workshop: Blooming Jelly Cleanser from LV Lomas, working through the formula

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Ina reminded me yesterday at our cosmetic chemistry coffee klatch that I hadn’t shared this formula, so I thought I should remedy this before the year is over!  Back in May, I met with Shannon of IMCD, a distributor of so many of the ingredients we use and adore, and I fell in love with...

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Woo hoo! A new formula directory? And helpful hints on how to find formulas on the blog

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Oh wow! The Boxing Day fairy* visited the blog and left us the most amazing gift – Our new formula directory! It’s still a work in progress as she adds more every day. So far, we have all the formulas listed for 2009 to 2013, and loads from 2014 to 2019. If you’re a $3 or...

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Merry Christmas!

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Hope all of you celebrating Christmas are having a wonderful day! Sasja and I are cuddled up on the couch while Raymond makes our traditional first breakfast of raspberry turnovers after opening all the presents. (I’ve been incredibly spoiled between this and my birthday the other day!) We’re taking a few days off to enjoy … Read more

Locals! Want to meet up for coffee?

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I’m wondering if anyone is available for a meet up before the end of December? Saturday, December 28th – afternoon or evening – or Sunday, December 29th, from noon to 3 pm or so. This isn’t a class or demonstration or anything like that – I just thought it would be nice to meet up, … Read more