Member exclusive: Making lotions with Varisoft EQ 65 (part two, the formula) – The light, fluffy, triple threat 97% natural or ECOcert lotion

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Yesterday, we took a look at some guidelines around making lotions with Varisoft EQ 65, an ECOcert cationic or positively charged emulsifier that can be used for conditioners as well as lotions. Let’s create a formula for a light, fluffy, mousse like lotion today. I’m on a serious ester kick right now – you’ll see...

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Member exclusive: Making lotions using Varisoft EQ 65 (part one)

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In the January Patreon Q&A, Emmi asked how we could incorporate water soluble ingredients into lotion bars, then casually mentioned she had Varisoft EQ 65 that she might be able to use as an emulsifier. Yes, this is possible, as we saw in this solid scrub bar! We’ve made so many lotions using cationic quaternary...

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Patreon: February Q&A

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There are gremlins afoot in the Barclay Nichols’s household today as my posts keep disappearing! So weird!  What’s on your mind this month? What ingredient intrigues you? What equipment interests you? What do you want to know? Please share your thoughts in the comments below! Remember, there are no stupid questions and asking questions is...

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Digest of posts from January 27th to February 2nd, 2018

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Welcome to the digest for the new blog for January 27th to February 2nd, 2018. As you’ll see, I’ve had a super busy week thanks to my new contacts! I’ve been able to sit in my lovely chair and write for hours with these new ones, which is just such a wonderful feeling! I’m declaring...

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