Equipment: Adapting an immersion blender with lab stand!

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#alltheingredients: Jojoba esters 30 (INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters)

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Jojoba esters 30 is a white, soft, creamy paste derived from jojoba oil that works as an oil-free emollient, occlusive, viscosity builder and thickener in emulsions and anhydrous products, and stiffener in solid products, replacing butters, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, and solid esters. It has a melting point that ranges from 42˚C to 51˚C (107.6˚F...

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Q&A: What is Undaria pinnatifida (seaweed) powder? Where can I find it? How can I make this gorgeous OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil?

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In the monthly Q&A, Donna asked, Hello, I am trying to duplicate a body oil that has seaweed/algae as an ingredient, undaria pinnatifida powder to be specific. I can’t find a similar ingredient that will work in oil. All other ingredients are oils or extracts. Does anyone have a suggestion? The body oil is OSEA Undaria Algae...

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#alltheingredients: Sucrose stearate (INCI: Glyceryl stearate SE and sucrose stearate)

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In the monthly Q&A, Carolina asked, Hello I purchased Sucrose Stearate but haven’t found many recipes using it. The ingredients are “Glyceryl stearate SE, sucrose stearate”. I’ve seen recipes with Glyceryl stearate SE but can this be used instead of it? Is the sucrose stearate just added stearic acid? Thanks! She later added, I bought...

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Tips & techniques: Testing and adjusting the pH of a emulsion with a pH meter

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Welcome to this detailed page on how to test emulsions – like lotions and conditioners – with a pH meter! If you’d like to read a longer post with even more information, you can find it here – Acids, bases, and pH – oh my! Part four: Testing our products with pH meters!  If you’d like...

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