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I really love cationic quaternary compounds as the base for my shaving lotions because they offer a lovely moisturized and conditioned feeling after rinsing. I make a solid shaving bar, which is awesome in my humble opinion, but I do like a liquid from time to time. I thought Rita BTMS-225 would make a great...
INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, which sets out how our ingredients should be named on products or through suppliers. The INCI should be the same for products all around the world, and the intention is to make it clear what we are getting in our products. A few examples…Water – INCI Water...
Wow, what a trip! We stayed near Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula, and it was amazing! We stayed at Old Fort Townsend state park, and, as you can see, the site was fantastic. We enjoyed camp fires, lots of hot dogs, and local fruit from the Wednesday farmer market in Port Townsend. We spent...
We’re off on a camping trip tomorrow, so I turn to you for ideas for interesting meals! We’ll be cooking at the camp site, so suggestions for places to get good produce and things like cheese and bacon in the Port Angeles area would be most welcome. And if you have a suggestion for great...
I thought I’d share this with anyone interested in attending a class with me in Chilliwack through the Chilliwack Arts Council! Sunday, October 28th from 10 to 12pm – Bath products: Bath salts, bombs, and oils.Sunday, November 4th from 10 to 12 pm – Balms, butters & lotion barsSunday, November 18th from 10 am to...