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Do you have an idea for a product you’d like me to look at duplicating? This is the post for you! I’m so excited to finally be sharing the formulas for the Pore-Fessional Primer and this Frxxxtion stick this month! There will also be others I hope to share! This is the official post for...
Yesterday, we reviewed the ingredient list for this product, Puritan’s Pride Panthenol Hair Thickener and Conditioner. Today, let’s think about which ingredients we can use for a potential formula. Where’s the 1% or lower point in this ingredient list? Let’s review the ingredient list… Water, Cetrimonium Chloride, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20, Lanolin,...
Hi everyone! I thought I’d share a little update with you here. I’m afraid I’ve been a bit under the weather this month. I went to Calgary to teach and spend time with my lovely friends, Michele and Keith, but I think I pushed myself a little harder than I should, and instead of resting … Read more
You asked, I’m sharing! Here are some of my favourite formulas from my classes! Some are fairly straightforward and great for beginners; others are more complicated and suitable for those who want to take their formulating to the next level. We use all kinds of butters, oils, silicone substitutes, emulsifiers, surfactants, and more. I’ve even...
In the October 2018 duplicating post, Lisa asked about Puritan’s Pride Panthenol Hair Thickener and Conditioner. Let’s take a look at this to see what it’s all about! Add New Body to Lifeless Hair! Pamper your hair with Puritan’s Pride Hair Thickener & Conditioner. After continuous use, your hair will have more body, feel stronger, and look...