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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?...
In this post on Natrasorb Bath, Lisa asked: Can Natrasorb bath be used in face moisturizers for oily skin to absorb sebum? Is Natrasorb Bath the same as Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane? The answer to the last question is no, it isn’t the same as tapioca starch polymethylsilsequioxane. The INCI for Natrasorb Bath is Tapioca starch....
In part one and part two of this duplicating series, we took a look at each ingredient. In part three, we looked at what type of product this might be. Today, we’ll put together a prototype recipe.As I said yesterday, I’m using 1% Aristoflex AVC to create a cold emulsion for this product. We have...
Yesterday, we took a look at the ingredient list for this product – part one and part two – and what each ingredient might do in the product. (Please visit those posts to see links for these ingredients.) Before we can create a prototype recipe, we need to answer a few questions.What kind of product...
I’ve had such great feedback on this serum, so I’m pleased as heck to share it with you. I’ll share the recipe with you today, then go into more detail about each ingredient over the next few days, including some of these new and exciting oils! My goal for any oil based facial serum is...