Formulating Fundamentals Friday: How emulsifiers affect the properties of a lotion – part two

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In part one, we looked at substituting one oil or butter for another oil or butter in a lotion. In part two, we altered the viscosity by altering the oil phase. In part three, we took a look at how your choice of emulsifier alters the properties of a lotion, and made lotions with emulsifying...

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Q&A: Creating liquid volumizing shampoo? Part three – surfactant blends

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I’m having great fun formulating all kinds of shampoos suitable for fine hair or other types that don’t want to be weighed down. We started last week by looking at different types of shampoos and coming up with base formulas for clarifying, conditioning, and hydrating shampoos. Then we took a look at using different surfactants...

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Q&A: Creating liquid volumizing shampoo? Part two – choosing surfactants

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In the November Q&A, Diana asked, I have a request from one of my customers for a volumizing shampoo. I usually make liquid shampoos for her, and she is very satisfied with my products but now she wants something that will lift her hair more. I wonder, does anyone make these shampoos? What ingredients should I look...

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Mind Your Own Business! Cosmetic Notification Forms (Health Canada) with Marg – a few other things you should know

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Thanks for joining Marg for part two of this introduction to completing Cosmetic Notification Forms (Health Canada). Today, she’s sharing some of her extensive knowledge and experience to help you fill these out faster, easier, and with far fewer headaches!  A few other things that you should know about Cosmetic Notification Forms for Health Canada:...

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#alltheingredients: Walnut extract G

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As you know, I’ve been doing a massive inventory in my workshop, and I’m not hoarding ingredients any more, so let’s get to know another one – FSS Walnut Extract G – which was sent to me by the Formulator Sample Shop for free. (Click here to learn more about my relationship with suppliers.)  This...

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