Q&A: Adding extracts and actives to an anhydrous whipped body butter? Part one – salicylic acid & Octyldodecanol with formulas! 

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In the monthly Q&A post, Ebi asked, I have a question… If you only have time for a short answer, I am totally here for it! If you think a longer answer is necessary, as it will benefit the entire community, that’s okay too of course. I’m just starting out with formulating after a looong...

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Sapogel Q (NatraSap Q™): Making an oily gel with this ingredient – the first formula!

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Welcome back to this series on making oily gels with Sapogel Q (NatraSap Q™)! We’ll be making these in my upcoming Zoom workshop on Sunday, February 23, 2025! Click here to learn more!  We met this ingredient – Sapogel Q (NatraSap Q™) – in our first post. In part two, we looked at how to...

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Chemistry: Electrons – ion charges and valence shells (Part 3)

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Welcome to part three of this series on learning chemistry! In part one, we looked at the resources and materials we need to study chemistry. In part two, we learned the parts of an atom – protons, neutrons, and electrons! In part three, we’ll learn about ionic charges and valence shells! Recap: Electrons and ions! ...

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Substitutions: Making changes to the oil phase of a lotion, including a bit on using tallow!

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I’ve had a few people asking me how they can use tallow in lotions, and the answer is super simple – yes! And it’s really simple! Making substitutions for oils in the oil phase!  In any of my lotion formulas, unless I indicate otherwise, you can substitute any oil for any oil, any butter for...

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Chemistry: Atoms! Protons, neutrons, and electrons – oh my! (Part 2) 

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Welcome to part two of this series on learning chemistry! In part one, we looked at the resources and materials we need to study chemistry. Today, in part two, we’ll look at the parts of an atom – protons, neutrons, and electrons! The periodic table! The periodic table! You see it everywhere, but what the heck...

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