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Q&A: Can I use Aminosensyl™ SC or HC in a solid foamy, bubbly, lathery™ body cleanser bar?

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In the monthly Q&A, Anca asked, Hi Susan, I’d like to make a facial cleansing and conditioner bar. I was reading through your Body Cleansing Bars You Will Love zine, and I’m wondering if I could use AminoSensyl HC (INCI: Brassica Alcohol (and) Brassicyl Valinate Esylate) in place of BTMS-50 because it’s cationic but quat-free....

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Mind your business! Let’s talk about getting started with your own business with loads of links and such!

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So you want to start a business making products? There’s a lot to consider, but I thought we could cover a few things in this post, some practical, some theoretical, some cosmetic chemistry-ish, but – I hope – useful! This is a work in progress and will be updated regularly. Please share your thoughts in...

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How to get started making your own products: My story, resources, and loads of information on where to begin (updated November 2023)

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Welcome to all the new people on the blog! Thanks for joining us! I thought I’d re-post this article to share a bit about my formulating experiences and some ideas of where you could start yours. Since writing it, I’ve started the Newbie Tuesday beginners’ lotion making series/course and the Formulating Friday more advanced lotion...

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Q&A: Can you use hydrolyzed proteins with xanthan gum in gelled facial cleansers? Part two, answering these questions!

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In the monthly Q&A, Samantha asked, I’m trying to learn more about gel facial cleansers thickened with more “natural” ingredients. I can’t seem to find the answer to this question after searching your blog. Should I not use hydrolyzed proteins in products thickened with xanthan gum? I’m learning to only use quaternized proteins in cationics, but...

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Q&A: Can you use hydrolyzed proteins with xanthan gum in gelled facial cleansers? Part one, what’s a gelled facial cleanser (with formulas)

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In the monthly Q&A, Samantha asked, I’m trying to learn more about gel facial cleansers thickened with more “natural” ingredients. I can’t seem to find the answer to this question after searching your blog. Should I not use hydrolyzed proteins in products thickened with xanthan gum? I’m learning to only use quaternized proteins in cationics, but...

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