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Happy September! After what feels like a lifetime of attending school, I think of this more as the new year than I do January 1. Weekend before Labour Day, I’d spend the time promising myself that I’d be more organized, that I’d keep my binders tidier, that my desk wouldn’t become another flat space I … Read more
In the monthly Q&A, Jaime asked, When making very small test batches what mixer is small and high shear? Thank you Darla very kindly answered, Hi Jaime, I know that Lotioncrafter has both a micro and mini high shear mixer! I purchased the micro and it is teeny (less than 1/2″ in diameter), but worked great for...
This coupon is only for August 2022 subscribers. You can still buy the e-book from the shop if you weren’t a subscriber in this month by clicking this link! Welcome to what started off as the second edition of Bath Time Fun – a 26 page e-book I first shared in September 2016 for my...
In this month’s Q&A, Cristina asked, Hello! I am looking into making some kind of conditioner bar/lotion bar that I would apply to my skin in the shower after washing and shampooing- then rubbing in and rinsing off. Would I be able to just make a conditioner bar type product but instead add skin loving ingredients?...
In this month’s Q&A, Darla asked, Hi there, newbie here! Reading up on oils and randcidity. Should I be adding 0.1% T-50 mixed tocopherols to each bottle of oil and then also refrigerate or freeze, to extend their shelf life? Does this also include essential oils? Thank you so much! Welcome to the site and welcome...