The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey Formulating Inc.! Join Susan as she obsesses about cosmetic chemistry and other things (some possibly related to monkeys). Often strange, occasionally useful, and always worth a stop as a point of interest on your journey through the Intertron.
I realized I haven’t posted any links to articles I’ve written in Handmade Magazine for a while, so I thought I’d share all the ones I could find to share here! I absolutely love writing about the chemistry of everything from hair care to essential oils to sunscreens, and I hope you enjoy reading about...
I thought I’d share my duplication of Oilless Oil™ Purified Squalane Treatment by Peter Thomas Roth with you. Buy some squalane. Put it in a bottle with a dropper, if you wish. You’re done. Yep, it’s 100% squalane in that pretty little bottle, and they’re charging you $31.22 for 1 ounce or 30 ml. I...
In the December Q&A Carol asked: In regards to the Vitamin Packed Facial Serum found in your latest e-zine, if l-ascorbic acid is water soluble, how does it do in an oil serum? The product I have is about the consistency of sand (not very soft) and I’m trying to find ways to use it up. Also,...
I’m super excited to be offering a Facebook live event in the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild members’ discussion group December 27th at 1 pm PST (4 pm EST) on hair care products! I’m offering a live demonstration on making conditioners as well as taking your questions. What a great way to end the year,...