Questions from Patreon: Retin A, retinol, and retinoids (part two)

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Last Thursday, we started looking at retin A, retinol, retinoids, Vitamin A, and carotenoids, so let’s resume that fascinating topic! In the August Q&A on Patreon, Mildred asked: Question pls: Can I use a glycolic toner followed by a Retin A cream? I read a blog that these two needs to be used on alternate days but I...

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Duplications: How to start duplicating Lush’s lotions (updated)

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It seems like most of Lush’s lotions are based on this kind of formula– an emulsion that uses stearic acid-TEA as the soap based, alkaline emulsifier. It’s the basis for the Ocean Salt scrub we duplicated in July, it’s the basis of the Dream Cream duplication on my blog, and it’s the basis of this Gorgeous...

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Questions from Patreon: Retin A, retinols, and retinoids (part one)

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In the August Q&A on Patreon, Mildred asked: Question pls: Can I use a glycolic toner followed by a Retin A cream? I read a blog that these two needs to be used on alternate days but I can’t seem to find that writing any more.  And Mercedes asked: I would like to know more...

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Subscriber exclusive: Potential duplication of ASDM Beverly Hills Ultra Firming Cream (part four)

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As I said the other day in part three of this potential duplication, I feel really frustrated with this product as they’re using an emulsifier no one else seems to use, they aren’t using proper INCI names on their ingredient list, and I’ve found at least two versions of this list out there. I really...

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Subscriber exclusive: Potential duplication of ASDM Beverly Hills Ultra Firming Cream (part three)

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Potential duplication of ASDM Beverly Hills Ultra Firming Cream (part three) We took a very detailed look at each of the ingredients we might find in this product – part one and part two – so now it’s time to figure out what’s really important then how much of each ingredient to use. If you...

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