Potential duplication of Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream by Drunk Elephant (part one)

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In the June duplication request post, LY asked if we could work on Drunk Elephant’s LaLa Retro Cream. “It’s a thick face cream that has a really pleasing texture…thick but also light and comes in a jar with a pump.” Sure, let’s take a look! What is this? “A retro-style moisturizer that rehabilitates, brightens and firms...

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Subscribers’ exclusive: Improving radiance and brightening skin: Combinations to reduce hyperpigmentation

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We’ve spent the last week looking at various ways we can “improve radiance” and “brighten skin”. Last Monday, we took a look at using hydrating and moisturizing ingredients to increase hydration and reduce dryness. Last Wednesday, we created a hand & body lotion for more humid climates. Last Thursday, we created one for more arid...

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Creating a shampoo bar from scratch: Humectants, proteins, emollients, and vitamins

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So far in this series, we looked at a duplication for Lush’s Jumping Juniper bar; met the sodium coco sulfate (SCS), a powdered surfactant we could use in such a product; reviewed some other powdered surfactants; then reviewed the liquid surfactants. We also took a little side trip to consider how to calculate active surfactant matter. Today, I’d...

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Subscribers’ exclusive: Improving radiance and brightening skin: Ingredients to reduce hyperpigmentation (part two)

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We’ve spent the last week looking at various ways we can “improve radiance” and “brighten skin”. On Monday, we took a look at using hydrating and moisturizing ingredients to increase hydration and reduce dryness. On Wednesday, we created a hand & body lotion for more humid climates, and Thursday, we created one for more arid...

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Wow, thanks for visiting! Updates on e-zines and posts

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Given how long I’ve wanted to write about surfactants and how timely it is given all the new visitors to the blog thanks to my Facebook post about not making shampoo bars with sodium coco sulfate as the pH is too high, I’m writing this monthly e-zine on surfactants. As usual, I’ve been so engrossed...

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