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Welcome back to this series on making an after shave lotion. In yesterday’s post, we decided to use Montanov™ 202 as our emulsifier, which means we could make a 99% naturally compliant lotion, which is kinda cool, eh? Yesterday, we looked at our oil phase and the lovely emollients we could use. I’ve included a...
Welcome back to this series on making an after shave lotion. In yesterday’s post, we decided to use Montanov™ 202 as our emulsifier, which means we could make a 99% naturally compliant lotion, which is kinda cool, eh? Today, we’ll take a look at our oil phase and the lovely emollients we could use. I’ve...
In the post, What do you want to make for the holiday season?, Teresa noted she wanted to make an aftershave lotion and toner, while Darla wants to make a thick lathery body wash and shaving cream. I asked her for a bit more information, and this is what Teresa shared, Hi Susan thank you…l...
This is a neat new anionic (negatively charged) cold process gelling agent that’s considered green, eco-friendly, and natural. Siligel (INCI: Xanthan Gum (and) Lecithin (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Pullulan) can create gels, be used as a stabilizer in emulsions, suspend things like exfoliants in gels, and enhance skin feel. (They say it may be a...