Member exclusive Q&A: How can I make this lotion more hydrating? (part one)

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In the Patreon February 2018 Q&A, Thais asked: As I mentioned a couple of times before I’m really into making lovely serums and light lotions with cosmeceuticals. I received a few days ago, my bigger than intended order from Lotioncrafter and was “scared” of trying to play with some products, scared of mixing stuff wrong...

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Case study: Drake Apothecary and marketing claims

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An article popped up on January 24th in one of the Facebook groups I frequent. “‘Why are all natural products illegal?’ Bolton business owner ‘outraged’ over recall,” the headline blared, and I had to read more. “Bolton business owner Michelle Marino says she is ‘outraged’ after having to pull an all-natural alternative to your average...

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Open thread: So…what’re you thinkin’?

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As you know, I’m so excited about all the commenting and sharing and supporting I’m seeing on this new blog, and I don’t want to be the only voice here, so I thought I’d start an open thread for you to talk about all things bath & body related or not. I figure until we...

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Discussion: Have you had a product morph over time?

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I’m trying to do some writing for the blog and e-zine, and I thought I’d share this picture of various thickeners I’ve been trying with all kinds of surfactants, including Miracare Soft 313 (from Lotioncrafter). I started these experiments in the summer, but I need to watch what I make for months and months as...

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Over on the new blog, we love the love!

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Join me on the blog for a Valentine’s Day roller ball massage oil made with essential or fragrance oils or even some sweetened flavour oils. (Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more!) Don’t forget to check out the posts on the new blog as that’s where I’m putting all my writing now! Various & sundry...

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