Questions and answers about shampoo bars: The master list (updated February 13, 2026)

I am writing this post to create a place where you can find all the questions you might have about shampoo bars! I will only be answering those that were emailed to me or posted as a question on the blog in the comments or in this post, Shampoo Bar questions, share them here! I’ll...

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#alltheingredients: Fision® Instant Lift (INCI: Water, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum) – active, cosmeceutical for making skin feel “lifted”

If you’ve seen ads for products that promise to firm and lift your skin instantly when you use them, they’re probably using this ingredient or Pepha-Tight®️ CB. As it dries, it creates it creates a film that tightens to make skin appear smoother. The hydrolyzed soy protein hydrates skin by forming a film, too. Because...

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Zoom workshop: Modified formulas from the workshop – SEPILIFE™ NUDE!

Woo hoo! We had a blast at our Zoom workshop on cold process emulsifiers on Sunday, February 8, 2026. I can’t wait to do some more! (Make your suggestions for topics in this post!) In this post, I’m sharing the modifications we made for the first formula, a light, non-greasy, dewy facial moisturizer with SEPILIFE™...

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Zoom workshop on cold process emulsifiers: Link to the video! Information on my equipment! Good manufacturing! And more answers to your questions! (Formulation and Innovation subscribers)

Hello, everyone! Hope you enjoyed our Zoom workshop on cold process emulsifiers on Sunday, February 8, 2026*! I had a such blast! Great questions! Great chat! So much mess! I can’t wait for the next one! *I didn’t realize I’d scheduled it for the day of the big game – the Superb Owl!  We made...

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