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How the ingredients determine the pH of a shampoo bar, and testing Lush’s Jumping Juniper bar

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When we were at Windy Point Soap Making Supplies two weeks ago, we had great fun testing the pH of various Lush products, including three shampoo bars – Jumping Juniper, Montalbano, and Trichomania – as well as two “self-preserving” shower gels, Honey I Washed the Kids and The Olive Branch. Let’s take a look at...

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Welcome to October 2019!

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It’s October already? I feel like this year is just flying by, and I need to catch my breath! We’re celebrating little Sasja’s third birthday today, then Raymond’s day on the 11th, so yay to happy October things! It also means we can break out the heartier fragrances, like vanilla pumpkin marshmallow, oatmeal milk & … Read more

Where to start learning how to create your own products, and a download for $3+ subscribers

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It seems like a lot of you want to learn how to formulate your own products, which is awesome! This is why we created the Beginners! Start here section of the blog, which is filled with everything you need to know to start making your own stuff, including lotions, body butters, conditioners, and so so … Read more

Q&A: How do companies use niacinamide and glycolic acid in the same product?

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In the September Q&A, Charlette asked this epic question: Hello Susan! Can you clear up a little dilemma? I have read that Niacinamide is NOT effective in formulas unless the pH is around 6. I also have read that Glycolic Acid is absolutely useless in formulas if the pH is over 4. Here’s my confusion:...

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Hey $10 subscribers! The September e-zine is here!

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I love teaching classes, and I thought I’d share with you an assortment of formulas I taught at Windy Point Soap Making Supplies in Calgary, Alberta, over 10 days in September 2019. You’ll find formulas for all sorts in here – including a foaming facial cleanser, body wash, bi-phasic make-up remover, micellar water, cold process...

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