Chemistry Thursday: Foamy, bubbly, lathery™ surfactants – increasing viscosity, the salt curve, and more (part 54)

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Let’s recap what we’ve learned so far, look at last week’s assignment, then take a look at how to increase viscosity in surfactant-based products, something we have to master to make awesome products! An important note about this series – it’s here for life. It isn’t going anywhere. If you want to take a break...

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Tips & techniques: Four important temperatures to keep in mind when formulating…

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As we move into summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, I thought I’d share some tips & techniques about temperature and formulating. There are four important temperatures to keep in mind when you’re formulating… 🌡️  72.5˚C (162.5˚F) – our heated oil or water phase, the temperature at which almost all of our triglycerides and fatty...

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Welcome to June 2026!

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May was a lovely month. Spring has sprung around here – the wildflowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and the corn across the street in the field is growing like crazy. Emjay is settling in around here, making our house her home. She’s such a cutie pie – she wakes me up in the … Read more

Innovation subscribers – check out this coupon from Windy Point Soap Making Supplies!

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Are we lucky or what? Once again this month, Windy Point Soap Making Supplies in Calgary is offering you, my lovely readers, a coupon code to get all kinds of wonderful things for less! Want a few ideas on what you can buy there? If you’re interested in making the 10 minute lotions with cold emulsifiers I...

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Innovation subscribers – check out this month’s Lotioncrafter coupon!

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I know you all know how much I love Lotioncrafter. Jen is a dear friend of mine, and quite the enabler when it comes to new, exciting ingredients! Her enthusiasm knows no bounds, and I’m honoured she shares her love of formulating with me! Have you checked out their site yet? It’s absolutely gorgeous and...

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