CONFIRMED! An epic level light leave in conditioner: The active ingredients

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I made this leave in conditioner for the first time in November as we were experiencing an especially dry spell here in the Fraser Valley, and I thought I needed slightly more conditioning and hydrating than normal. It turns out it’s my favourite leave in of all time, suitable for all hair types, even fine...

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Q&A: Making and using citric acid and 18% sodium hydroxide solutions?

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In the May Q&A, Sarah commented, I have some questions!!! 1) Regarding changing pH; can I make and bottle a 50% citric acid solution and an 18% sodium hydroxide solution or do I need to make it fresh each time? 2) If bottling, does it need a preservative with the extreme acidity/alkalinity? 3) How long will each last...

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Hey May 2019 $10 subscribers: The May 2019 e-zine is here!

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I’ve been obsessed with ways to describe the sensory experiences we have with our ingredients, and with summer upon us, I wanted to share how to make products with a cooling, fresh kick and a watery quick break.  Both of these terms come from a more minimalist point-of-view about skin care, less about occlusion and...

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Creating an epic level rinse off conditioner: Reviewing the active ingredients

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At the risk of sounding arrogant, I cannot stress enough how much I love this new conditioner and leave in conditioner (coming soon)! These are the very best conditioners I’ve made for my hair ever! I’ve taken maybe 20 selfies in my entire life, and 17 of them have been since I made these conditioners...

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Updates for the last Saturday of May! Royalty soaps, e-zine, health stuff, business hours, and a bit more…

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Hi, everyone! Thought I’d share some updates about what’s going on around the blog! Hello to everyone who arrived here thanks to the link in the video from Royalty Soaps! Wow! I am so honoured that Katie Carson shared my site and e-books about shampoo bars! ? Click here to see her Facebook page with a … Read more