Q&A: When making small test batches, which mixers can we use for high shear?

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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...

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Hey $10 subscribers! The new e-book – Bath Time Fun: Bubbles & Fizz – is here!

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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...

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Q&A: Can we make an in-shower lotion bar from a conditioner bar? (Short answer yes, with loads of links to formulas)

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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?...

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Q&A: Should I add an antioxidant like T-50 mixed tocopherols to my natural oils or essential oils to extend their shelf life?

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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...

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Discussion: Looking for your feedback on what information I include in posts and formulations!

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I’ve realized that as I share new series on the site – for instance, the sensory characteristic series, the combining emollients series, the new shelf life series – the size and number of posts required to share formulas and ingredients with you are growing as I want to incorporate as much information as I can...

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