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Creating a Last Minute vanilla bean winter body custard with ViscOptima SE™ – part 2

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2. Choosing a solid oil or butter For the custard, I decided to use some of my favourite emollients, including babassu oil, which will increase viscosity in the container at room temperature while melting on our skin at body temperature to give us a wonderful, silky, non-greasy, slightly occlusive layer, something we’ll feel on our...

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Creating a Last Minute vanilla bean winter body custard with ViscOptima SE™ – part 1

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1. Meet the emulsifier
Everything is telling you that it’s the LAST MINUTE to get those LAST MINUTE gifts for Christmas even though you waited until what can only be described as the VERY LAST MINUTE on December 22nd, so I thought I’d share with you a formula you can make in less than 30 minutes

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Q&A: Why is there white sediment at the bottom of my foaming face wash bottle?

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In the monthly Q&A, Chavi asked, Hi Susan! I made the attached formula for a foaming face wash. I needed to adjust pH and I did so using some citric acid solution. The next day, I noticed some white settling on the bottom; it disperses when shaken but then resettles. Any idea what it is or why this...

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Discussion: Do you know where to find lotion dispensing equipment for a variety of emulsions?

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In the monthly Q&A, Tami asked, Do you know where I can find decent lotion dispensing equipment for various viscosities of emulsion, ranging from thin to cream? The one I have now is just about to be dropped kicked off the side of the bluff. Looking for something that allows a precise dialing in of quantity...

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Tips & techniques: Why it’s ill advised to use Aloe Vera Gel in emulsions!

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I see questions about how to use Aloe Vera Gel in emulsions in every space online in which we discuss lotions, and I thought this topic needed its own post, so let’s take a moment to learn more about Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Gel, and why I don’t suggest using the latter in emulsions. What...

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