Quick post: Learn more about MoCRA (US) in these articles!

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Check out this post in Cosmetics & Toiletries, U.S. FDA on MoCRA: New Authority, Fragrance Allergens, Animal Testing and More, for more on this new legislation. Marie Gale is the one to consult for interpreting this legislation, and I definitely recommend her site. This is the updated information as of July 2024. As you read...

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Hey $10 subscribers! There’s a $25 off your entire cart coupon in lieu of the e-book this month!

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I’m so sorry, but I didn’t get the e-book done in time, and I didn’t want to leave you waiting the way I have with January’s e-book, which is almost done, seven months later. Sigh…sorry for taking so long… Honestly, I’m not doing great as I’m in a great deal of pain with muscle spasms...

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Discussion: How are you using cocoa butter? Let’s figure out some substitutions!

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Cocoa butter prices are through the roof – it’s about three times more expensive compared to winter 2023 as the crop has been failing due to climate change and such – and people are looking for substitutions. I thought we could look at how to make these changes, but what we’d use will depend on...

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Another helpful hint from SwiftCraftyMonkey: Let your product cool before packaging!

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I’m sure you’ve seen it in all my formulas – after making the product, wait until it cools to room temperature (20˚C/68˚F) before packaging – but why is that thing? There are a few good reasons, but the main ones are to avoid condensation, which can lead to contamination as that water isn’t preserved, and...

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