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We took at look at the basics of the oil cleansing method yesterday, so let’s take a look at how we might create a cleansing oil today. The base of the cleansing oil is usually a portion of castor oil, which can range from 25% to 50%. I’ve seen people using it at up to...
Lauren asked this question in the What do you want to know post? It would also be great to see a post on the oil cleansing method and a recipe for oil! What is the oil cleansing method? It’s a method by which you cleanse your face using oils. The logic is that like dissolves like...
In the What do you want to know post, Lucy asks: How do you determine best before dates? In general, we look at all the ingredients and determine which has the shortest shelf life. If we have a lotion with olive oil, grapeseed oil, e-wax, cetyl alcohol, water, green tea extract (water soluble), and preservative, the...
I’m still working through the What do you want to know comments, and they’re generating a ton of new ideas for posts I can write for the blog. This is a great way to let me know what interests you and what recipes I can create for the new year. So far I’ve written a series...
In the What do you want to know post, Jodi asked: Why did I buy lanolin? I have some and am not sure how best to use it! Lanolin is a great addition to the oils and butters we have in our workshop! It’s an amazing emollient that offers serious moisturizing and water repellancy. It...