Why the heck did I buy this and what can I do with it? Wednesday: Grapefruit seed extract

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In the original why the heck did I buy this and what can I do with it Wednesday post, Melody writes: Back before I found your blog and I was enticed by the idea of “natural” preservatives, I bought 2 fluid ounces of Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis) Seed Extract. Now that I know better, I’d never dream of...

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Gels: Formulating an eye gel – version 1

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I started writing about making gels with carbomers, but stopped because I was distracted by Ritathix DOE, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, and a horrible cold, plus I was waiting to hear back from my testers as well as testing it myself. So let’s get back to where I was heading, which was to create a...

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Ritathix DOE: Comparing it to Crothix

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How does Ritathix DOE compare to liquid Crothix for thickening and skin feel? Let’s take a look! THICKENING SURFACTANT BASED PRODUCTSTo summarize the video: I scented by my body wash for oily skin with niacinamide and sebum control enzyme with 1% lemon curd fragrance oil, then divided it into two portions of 288 grams each....

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A wondering I had this weekend…

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Just a curiosity – why is there the perception that every craft or hobby must eventually become a business? I can’t count how many times a week I get asked when I’m finally going to sell my products. I won’t. I like being able to give my products away without anyone thinking I have an...

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