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Cacay oil (INCI: Caryodendron orinocense seed oil) – might also be called Kahai oil – is a light, quick absorbing, non-greasy oil with a slightly nutty odour that works as a dry oil with a matte appearing finish with some dewiness and good emollience. It’s cold pressed from the seeds of the Caryodendron orinocense tree...
Before you start this post, I have a Newbie Tuesday beginner lotion making series with Ritamulse SCG that I think you’ll enjoy. I go more into the chemistry of lotion making and using this emulsifier with sample formulas and annoyed instructions on how to make these emulsions. The first post is here (click link), with...
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You know how much I love hydrolyzed proteins, and I’ve been using this one for years without writing an #alltheingredients profile? What? How? Weird! Let’s rectify this now! Hydrolyzed rice protein is a clear, brown, liquid, water soluble hydrolyzed protein derived from rice. It has a balance of cationic (positively charged) and anionic (negatively charged)...
I am finding I’m using niacinamide more and more in my products lately. It’s not just for facial products for me; I’m finding use for it in body butters as well! The claims for niacinamide are pretty substantial and they are backed up by studies and good science. (See the end of this post for...