Q&A: How does one work with hydroxethyl cellulose (HEC)?

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In this month’s Q&A, Sehrish asked, I want to know about hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC). Does it require a mixing with mixer or homogenizer? I have heard about it that the product becomes thin if it doesn’t mixes properly.. Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) is a rheology modifier or thickener for water. It’s a non-ionic or neutrally charged polymer used to thicken...

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Q&A: Adding vitamin E to oils when we receive them to slow down rancidity?

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A row of different oils in plastic bottles. They have different colours ranging from light yellow to dark yellow to clear white and light green.

In this month’s Q&A, GiannaFromMN asked, You say the only stupid question is one that goes unasked, so here we go: I’ve heard it mentioned in a few different places now that we should add tocopherols to our ingredient oils when we get them from the suppliers, to make their shelf lives as long as possible....

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#alltheingredients: Broccoli seed oil – emollient, natural oil, silicone substitute

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Broccoli seed oil (INCI: Brassica Oleracea (Broccoli) seed oil is a natural oil derived from the seeds and sprouts of broccoli plants. It has a characteristic odour, which we’ll discuss in a minute, and works to create films on hair and skin to prevent water loss and reduce frizzies. I received this oil from Formulator...

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#alltheingredients: Behenyl Behenate, simple ester – lotion & oil thickener and vegan beeswax substitute

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I have been collecting so many ingredients over the last few years, and I’m slowly going through them here on the blog and in my e-books, offering profiles and formulas so you can get to know these awesome ingredients too! Today’s ingredient is part of the solid ester series we finished a while ago! Quick...

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