Weekday Wonderings: Do we need to use product-only equipment?

In this post, Equipment for newbies, Nerium asks:  I have been a long time reader and finally took the plunge and made my first solid shampoo and conditioner today using your recipes and tutorials for guidance. Thank you so much for sharing all of this excellent information. Unfortunately, it’s not feasible for me to have...

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Weekend Wonderings: Condensation in bottles, and filling them!

Hi everyone! Hope you’re having a lovely Sunday. Sorry I haven’t been around much lately, but I’ve finally had a chance to sit down and read the comments.  I’ve really enjoyed reading your questions and suggsestions, and I’m getting through them one by one. I continue to ask your patience as I’m still in October,...

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Subscriber Exclusive: Alternate LaRoche-Posay Toleriane Daily Soothing Oil Free Moisturizer

As much as I liked the first version of this recipe , I wanted to make a few small changes because I thought a less sticky humectant would be a nice idea. As well, I thought I’d try a version with fractionated coconut oil  as the main oil, another with Neossance Hemisqualane  (aka C13-15 alkane),...

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Newbie Tuesday on Wednesday: Turning your cleanser into an exfoliating cleanser (part two)

How do we turn the facial cleanser with botanical extracts (part three) into an exfoliating cleanser by adding a physical exfoliant? I’m so glad you asked! Check out the first part of this post by clicking this link, or scroll down to see the other posts in this series. HONEY, CHAMOMILE & CUCUMBER FACIAL CLEANSER...

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Subscriber exclusive: Duplicating LaRoche-Posay Toleriane Daily Soothing Oil Free Moisturizer (part two)

Duplicating LaRoche-Posay Toleriane Daily Soothing Oil Free Moisturizer (part two) $1+ patrons Nov 8, 2016 at 8:21am Yesterday we took a look at the ingredient list of this product. Today, let’s see if we can make a prototype recipe.Ingredient list: Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Carbomer, Ethylhexyloxyglycerin/Ethylhexyglycerin, Capryl Glycol/Caprylyl Glycol We know we have...

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