Q&A: My lotion keeps separating and I’m frustrated! What can I do? (Part two)

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A jug with a separated lotion in it - the oil phase floating on the top, the water phase floating on the bottom

Welcome back to part two of this look at how we could modify a lotion formula that’s causing VeryBerry to tear their hair out as it keeps separating! Yesterday, in part one, we looked at the issues that might be causing the lotion fails. Today, we’ll create a stable formula VeryBerry can try to see...

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Q&A: My lotion keeps separating and I’m frustrated! What can I do? (Part one)

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In this month’s Q&A, VeryBerry asked,  Hi, my cream keeps splitting and I am tearing my hair out…(Literally)! I have tried EVERYTHING in my knowledge (change emulsifiers, reduce oils, etc.) to stop it from splitting but nothing works. Here is the recipe. Can you please tell me what I am doing wrong? I want to...

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Creating larger batches: Other things to consider

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Welcome back to this short series on scaling up our products and making larger batches! In part one, we looked at scales and measuring, then saw how going a little over/under in a smaller batch might result in larger batches with different properties for anhydrous whipped shea butters. In part two, we looked at how...

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Creating larger (and smaller) batches: An quick aside on measuring smaller amounts with 1 gram scales!

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Welcome back to this short series on scaling up our products and making larger batches! In part one, we looked at scales and measuring, then saw how going a little over/under in a smaller batch might result in larger batches with different properties for anhydrous whipped shea butters. In part two, we looked at how...

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Creating larger batches: Scaling up shampoo bars!

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Welcome back to this short series on scaling up our products and making larger batches. Yesterday, we looked at scales and measuring, then saw how going a little over/under in a smaller batch might result in larger batches with different properties for anhydrous whipped shea butters. Today, we’ll take a look at how this might...

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