Q&A: Using glycol distearate to thicken the daily use shampoo? Using SCI in liquid products? Increasing the solubility of SCI?

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In the September Q&A post, Melanie asked, I am trying to make a shampoo using glycol distearate and am having no luck. I do as you suggest, and melt this separately but when I add it to the other ingredients the final product ends up gritty. I have tried adding it all at once, and have...

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I’d love to hear your feedback on some ideas for posts for this blog…

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I’ve mentioned before that I’m a little attention deficit at times and get easily distracted by shiny things, and as much as I love having the freedom to research, fall down rabbit holes for days, and make whatever I want and share it with you, I find I work better on a schedule. To that...

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My classes at Voyageur Soap & Candle in October: Bath bombs & solid conditioner bars

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As I mentioned the other day, I am so excited that my muscle spasms are at a point where I can offer classes again! I have missed spending time with people who love this craft as much as I do, and can’t way to get started! My first class at Voyageur Soap & Candle is...

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Q&A: Have you used Siligel yet? What do you think?

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In the October Q&A, Kristina asked, Happy October! I have an easy question this month, yay! My question is: have you used the Siligel yet, if so, what do you think? Lotioncrafter has been sold out for a while now. Lorraine shared, I have used Siligel, I like it better than xanthan gum, but my fave is...

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Ingredient: Sodium stearate and making clear gel sticks

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Windy Point Soap brought in sodium stearate after I bugged Michele about it, so I thought I’d share more about this ingredient and why I wanted to have it!  A few notes before you start… I’ve written an updated post on sodium stearate that I encourage you to read before making deodorants. Click here for...

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