Emulsifiers you will love: Sodium stearoyl glutamate (aka Eumulgin SG), part two – basic lotion formula #1

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Welcome to part two of this short series on using Eumulgin SG (INCI: Sodium stearoyl glutamate), a strongly anionic (negatively charged) emulsifier that offers a light or “nude” skin sensations, creating non-greasy, non-waxy, emulsions. Find part one here – Emulsifiers you will love: Sodium stearoyl glutamate (aka Eumulgin SG), ingredient profile post.  It’s naturally compliant...

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Chemistry Thursday: Carboxylic acids – long chain fatty acids (C14 to C16) – figuring out their molecular formulas, melting points, and omega-3, 6, 9 – part 23

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Welcome back to this introduction to cosmetic chemistry series! I hope you’re enjoying it so far. I know I am! Let’s talk more about carboxylic acids, specifically the fatty acids we encounter over and over again in our liquid oils, solid oils, butters, and waxes. In part 21 of this series – carboxylic acids –...

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Discussion: When I’m sharing formulas in the fancy, graphic format, do you want variant formulas in that style?

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Hi everyone! I know I said I was taking some time off to finish my Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ course, and I am, but there are still posts a’plenty around here during this time. As I’m analyzing what’s coming next over the rest of the year, I have this question for you… When I’m sharing...

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Welcome to July 2025!

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A raised planter containing four pole bean plants and three celery plants that appears to be out of control with growth

Happy Canada Day! It’s July 1st, and look at my farm grow! We have four bean plants now – for which we have purchased three different trellises as they outgrow them quickly – and three celery plants, as well as a bag of potatoes growing. I’m so excited for early August when all of these … Read more

Innovation level subscribers: The June 2025 e-book is here – Waterless beauty: Creating hair & beard oils

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Woo hoo! I’m so excited to share my new monthly e-book, Waterless beauty: Creating hair & beard oils, in which you’ll learn not only how to make these highly customizable formulas, but you’ll learn how to make your own from scratch! Waterless beauty is taking off this year, and these all-natural, anhydrous (without water) hair...

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