Q&A quickie: When adding a preservative to a lotion master batch, do I add enough preservative to include the FO/EO?

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In this post – Back to basics: Making your first lotion! – Leona asked, When adding preservative to a lotion master batch, do I add enough preservative to include the FO/EO? When figuring out how much preservative to use, we want to take into account all the ingredients in the formula. This means the water, aloe...

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Let’s take a look at conditioning hair masks! Part two – MOROCCANOIL Restorative Hair Mask

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Yesterday, we took a look at the Sephora hair sleeping mask conditioners. Today, let’s take a look at another one – MOROCCANOIL Restorative Hair Mask. ($53 Can for 250 ml/8 ounces at Sephora online.) The suggested usage is… “Apply a generous amount to towel-dried hair and comb through. Leave on for five to seven minutes and rinse thoroughly. Follow...

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Let’s take a look at conditioning hair masks! Part one – Sephora’s hair sleeping mask collection!

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I’ve been asked by a few people if we could make some hair conditioning masks, to which I say “yes! That would be great fun!” so let’s take a look at a few ingredient lists so we can see what these products contain and how to use them. First up, Sephora’s hair sleeping mask collection!...

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#alltheingredients: AminoSensyl™ SC (cationic emulsifier, skin care)

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AminoSensyl™ SC (INCI: Brassica alcohol (and) Brassica Valinate Esylate (and) Brassica Glycerides) is a close cousin to AminoSensyl™ HC, but it has the added Brassica Glycerides to thicken the product. This one is designed for higher oil loads than its cousin – up to 40% oil phase! Wow! They note this emulsifier creates rich textures,...

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#alltheingredients: AminoSensyl™ HC (cationic emulsifier)

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AminoSensyl™ HC (INCI: Brassica alcohol and Brassicyl Valinate Esylate) is a brand new positively charged or cationic emulsifier suitable for use in lotions and conditioners. It’s an amino-acid based conditioner not based on quats that promises to condition, smooth, and strengthen hair. It’s 100% naturally compliant, and doesn’t require neutralization to increase or decrease the...

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