Q&A: How to use sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) in liquid products?

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As you might have noticed from the pinned posts section of the blog, there’s a question and answer post there for $5 and $10 subscribers to ask questions to which I promise replies. This is one from this month… In this month’s Q&A, Meredith asked, Hi Susan. I’d like some help with troubleshooting a body wash...

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Q&A: What would be a good humectant blend for a leave on product that’s effective at all humidities? What would be most effective for a body wash?

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As you might have noticed from the pinned posts section of the blog, there’s a question and answer post there for $5 and $10 subscribers to ask questions to which I promise replies. This one from this month… In this month’s Q&A, Jai asked, Hi Susan, I have two questions about humectants: 1. What would be...

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Q&A: Which is more moisturizing for skin – anhydrous products or lotions? What’s the difference between moisturizing and hydrating?

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In this month’s Q&A post, Gabriella asked, Hi Susan, I was wondering which is more moisturising for dry skin: an anhydrous body butter or a lotion/thick body butter with water content? Also, does the water percentage in a lotion/body butter define how moisturising they are? Is a lotion with higher or lower water % more moisturising?...

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#alltheingredients: dermosoft® 1388 eco (INCI: Glycerin, aqua, sodium Levulinate, sodium anisate) – preservative

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dermosoft® 1388 eco (INCI: Glycerin, aqua, sodium Levulinate, sodium anisate) is a non-traditional, COSMOS and ECOCERT approved, non-broad spectrum preservative from Evonik/Dr Straetmans that can be used in aqueous products, surfactant based products, and emulsions, like lotions, hair conditioners, body butters, creams, and facial moisturizers. It contains 30% to 50% glycerin, 25% to 35% water,...

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#alltheingredients: Geogard® 221 (INCI: Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Water)

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GEOGARD® 221 (INCI: Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Water) is a sorta naturally compliant preservative that works as a broad-spectrum preservative in emulsions, like lotions, creams, body butters, facial moisturizers, and hair conditioners; anhydrous products, like whipped butters or lotion bars*; aqueous products (water only), like toners. Lonza, the company that manufactures this preservative, claims it compares favourably...

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