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In June’s duplicating post, Cynnara suggested we take a look at Lush’s Tea Tree Water. To kick off what will be three duplications of Lush products this month, let’s take a look at this product and see if we can figure out how to make it.The first thing I do when I’m considering a...
Chia seed oil is a light to medium, non-greasy oil derived from the seeds of the salvia hispanica flower, a member of the mint family. Is it wrong that all I can think about it is “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” when I’m formulating with this oil? It contains 5% to 8% palmitic acid 1% to 4% stearic acid,...
In this post, Adapting your products for summer, Taryn asked: I make body products and this will be my first summer. What can I do to better safeguard my products from turning into liquid pools while at markets and in the mail? I am just starting out and I am worrying that I may have to take...
Loads and loads of questions on making conditioner bars, so let’s take a look at those! Here’s my base recipe so you can follow along! SOLID CONDITIONER BAR FORMULA 60% Incroquat BTMS-50 (INCI: Behentrimonium methosulfate (and) cetyl alcohol (and) butylene glycol) 10% cetyl alcohol (you can use stearic if you want a harder bar, but...
In this post, Using polysorbates in our products, Jennifer asked: In making a room spray &/or bug spray I can’t figure out the ratio to help my product not be so milky. I’ve been using a 1:1 ration essential oils/polysorbate 20. Does anybody have a suggestion on a better ratio for a more clear product?...