Esters: A body oil spray!

Lissa wrote in this post on body oil sprays: Have you tried an ester in a body spray? C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate? I love, love light weight sprayable lotions or after shower oil sprays. I generally use an ester in my body spray – I like to include IPM because it reduces the feeling of greasiness –...

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Point of interest: When trying out a new product for the first time…

I’m always happy to get e-mails and comments looking for why a product didn’t work, but I’d like to make a suggestion if you’re making a product for the first time…make a basic version of it. I’m receiving e-mails from people who have shampoos – especially shampoos – that don’t work, and it seems like...

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Spreadability, tackiness, and greasiness.

How many times have you heard a lotion, cream, or oil being described as “draggy” on our skin? This word is generally used to indicate there’s some difficulty in spreading the lotion or cream on our skin. This has actually been studied and is considered a “sensory characteristic” of bath & body products, along with...

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Challenge: Are you trying new things?

Happy sneak some zucchini on your neighbour’s porch day!  As I’ve decided this is my year for trying new things, I’ve been trying new things (including being obvious Swift!). I put out the challenge out in the middle of June to try something new, and I set out my own goals…and I haven’t really updated...

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Esters – the chemistry of esters

Okay, get ready for a little organic chemistry. I know, I can hear some of you saying, “But it’s summer. We don’t have to learn!” but it’s a fascinating journey into the world of esters and I know you’ll have fun! What is an ester? (From Wikipedia) Esters are chemical compounds derived by reacting an oxoacid...

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