I’m teaching at Windy Point Soap in Calgary from November 2nd to 10th! 

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I’ve been so busy getting ready for this trip, I didn’t tell you all about it! I’m teaching six classes at Windy Point Soap in Calgary over the next two weeks! (Click here to see the complete schedule and registration page!) And we’re having a get together on Thursday, November 8 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm...

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Q&A: What’s the purpose of ingredients like linalool or limonene in products?

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In the October Q&A, Charlette asked: Just wondering what is the purpose of the following ingredients which are often listed at the end for many lotions/creams/facial products: LINALOOL LIMONENE BENZYL ALCOHOL BENZYL SALICYLATE Also: Farnesol, Geraniol and Hexyl Cinnamal, … Do these add anything besides a little fragrance? Can these be ignored? Sarah responded: They are the...

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Q&A: Why did my products using Amber Romance type fragrance oil smell like rotten eggs?

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In the October Q&A post, Amy asked, So here’s a stinky question! I’ve used Amber Romance (amazing scent) fragrance oil by fragrance buddy, in a batch of shampoo bars and a lotion bars, and a few days later they started smelling like rotten eggs ?. WHY?? Maybe because they’re heated? I haven’t had any other fragrances do...

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This month we don’t have a new e-zine, unfortunately. I’ve simply run out of time to finish one of the many ezines I’ve started – Beyond E-wax about using thickeners, Beyond E-wax about creating less greasy products, Surfactants about making body washes and bubble baths, silicones, esters, more shiny things. October has been an incredibly...

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Welcome to new subscribers, body butter formulas, and information on the e-zine

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Welcome new subscribers! I hope you enjoy your stay here! We’ve created a post to act as a bit of a guide for you on the new blog and what you can find here! There’s a lot, and we know it can be overwhelming at times, so we’re trying to organize it in the menus...

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