Subscriber exclusive: Potential duplication of L’Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil (part two)

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Earlier, we took a look at steps one through three for duplicating a product. Let’s look at step 4, figuring out how much of each ingredient to use.We decided that the 1% or less line was probably after the oleyl alcohol but definitely before the fragrance. One problem I have here is that I can’t...

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I have removed all the charts from this blog – updated on November 12, 2017

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I have removed all the charts I created for oils, butters, preservatives, and more as well as all the free PDF tutorials and handouts as I’m tired of seeing people using my work without linking here or giving me credit. These charts are the result of a lot of reading and researching. The three newest...

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Subscriber exclusive: Potential duplication of L’Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil (part one)

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As I was so limited last month with having the arm pain of doom, I am hoping to get a few duplications this month. As I’ve been asked about this one so many times, I thought it was time to post it!In the September duplicating post, Raffaella asked if we could take a look at...

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Question from Patreon: Is there a limit to how much carbomer can be used in a lotion?

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In the November Q&A on Patreon, Sawyer asked: Are there limits to how much carbomer can be used in a oil in water face cream? It seems to be a common ingredient in face lotions, and I love the idea of a cushiony lotion, but when I try to emulsify my gelled water phase with...

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Question from Patreon: Will my oils be diminished by heating and holding?

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In the November Q&A on Patreon, Ingrid asked: I understand the heat and hold process when making lotions and creams. Can you please tell me if I do this with oils such as pomegranate seed oil, red raspberry seed oil and evening primrose oil, will any of their properties be diminished, or are they ‘tough’...

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