Discussion: What are your goals and hopes for 2018?
As you know, I’ve been asking for more participation and engagement, and one of my goals for 2018 is to create a space where we can connect and share. So to foster that sense of community, I thought I could start some of these discussions or open thread where we could share our thoughts, techniques, fails,...
Member exclusive: 7% off at Lotioncrafter in January!
As always, Lotioncrafter has been incredibly kind to offer my $10 subscribers on Patreon a 7% discount if you use the code NuYear18 in the coupon space when you’re shopping there. Woo! Thank you, Lotioncrafter! If you want a few ideas for things you can buy there, I’ve been playing with Miracare Soft 313, SurfThix™...
Member exclusive Q&A: Can I add honey to a lip balm?
In the community section of the Patreon feed, Gabriella asked: Can honey be an ingredient in an anhydrous product like a lip balm? I can never get it to incorporate correctly. The short answer is no, we can’t incorporate water soluble ingredients like honey into an anhydrous or oil based product. The longer answer is yes,...
2018 and change
2017 was a brutal year as we continued to grieve the loss of my mom. Despite the pain, I had some amazing experiences at the 2017 HSCG conference as a presenter and as an instructor at Voyageur Soap & Candle and Windy Point Soap, meeting so many awesome people, and spending time with women I...