Weekend Wonderings: How do self-emulsifying emulsifiers work within the HLB system?

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HOW DO SELF-EMULSIFYING EMULSIFIERS WORK IN THE HLB SYSTEM?In the same Weekend Wondering post, kiev asks: As I am new to lotion making and have done some of the no no’s you have listed. I am trying to understand the HLB system and that has prompted a question regarding Ewax or any self emulsifying system....

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Weekend Wonderings: Sucragel, lecithin, and xanthan gum? Lotion bars without wax? How to mix 100 gram batches? Using meadowfoam seed oil neat!

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It’s a long weekend around these parts – November 11th is a statutory holiday, so I’m off work – so I have time to answer more comments than usual! Let’s take a look at some quick questions and answers! CAN WE USE THE LECITHIN WE FIND AT THE HEALTH FOOD STORE?In this post, Chemistry Thursday:...

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Fragrances – weather and seasonal changes?

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Never underestimate the power of fragrance! I know there are certain things that remind me of the smell of the perm solution in the hair dressing shop in the mall that closed when I was maybe 6 years old and other things that make me want to take on the world. Those of us who...

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This is why you want to use preservatives in your products…

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You’ll notice there are actually two areas of contamination in the product. The first is the great big green spot on the left side, but did you notice the brown-y orange streak to the right hand side of that on the side of the jug? Yep, there’s a little more contamination for you! I made...

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Six ingredient lotions: A great way to learn what you like!

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There’s a concept I like to call the six ingredient lotion, and I encourage you to try it if you’re new to the fantastic world of lotions! It’s a really great way to learn what each ingredient brings to the product while making something awesome. Here’s why I’m suggesting that every homecrafter from the never-made-anything-before...

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