SwiftCraftyMonkey

SwiftCraftyMonkey

Q&A quickies: Conditioner thinning out as it cools? Using powdered surfactants in liquid products? Pressed vs heated shampoo bars?

by

In the September Q&A, Jenny asked: Hi Susan!! I have a question that I hope you can help me with. I have formulated a hair conditioner that I love with adaptations from your formula but when I make it sometimes (most times and even with precise measurements) after heating and holding and combining the ingredients together...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Updates from around the blog…

by

Hi everyone! Thought I’d offer a few updates about what’s going on around the blog at the moment! The e-zine is on its way. I hope to have it out for Saturday, but it might be Sunday as I have to drive into Vancouver (2+ hour round trip) for medical stuff that morning. (Don’t worry … Read more

Helpful hints I share about packaging in classes…

by

I love my classes! As much as I love teaching, I love spending time with people who love this craft as much as I do and want to talk about it for hours! We share all kinds of stories, experiments, formulas, and super helpful tips and techniques! Here are a few things about packaging! Always...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Foamy, bubbly, lathery surfactants: Creating a foaming facial cleanser with Iselux Ultra Mild

by

I’m having such great fun teaching at Windy Point Soap Making Supplies in Calgary this week! We have one class left today – premium facial care – and then we leave for home tomorrow. I’ve been having so much fun playing with all these various ingredients so I’m still super busy, but I wanted to share a few...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

#alltheingredients: Jeesperse® ICE-T-LB-T-NS (cold emulsifier, anionic)

by

I’m having such great fun teaching at Windy Point Soap Making Supplies in Calgary this week! We have three classes left – eco lotion making using naturally compliant emulsifiers; intermediate lotion making; and premium facial care – so I’m still super busy, but I wanted to share a few things from this week! Well, that...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here