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#alltheingredients: Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine (surfactant)

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine is an amphoteric surfactant related to cocamidopropyl betaine, known as a sulfobetaine. It’s derived from coconut oil, and is biodegradable. It’s water soluble through a large pH range, reduces irritation of other surfactants, and may thicken bubbly and lathery things, like bubble baths or body washes. Because it’s cationic – thanks to a...

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#alltheingredients: Sodium cocoyl glycinate (surfactant)

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As you probably know, I’m a huge surfactant junkie – they’re like Pokemon, I have to catch them all! – so I thought I’d introduce you to another surfactant I adore, sodium cocoyl glycinate. I used this one a lot in the e-zine, Surfactants: Making foaming facial cleansers, as it’s lovely and mild for all...

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Q&A: What’s zinc PCA and how do I formulate with it? (#alltheingredients)

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In the July Q&A, Charlette asked, I’ve been looking into developing some skincare for acne/break out prone skin. I’ve been reading about Zinc PCA-but cannot find it ANYWHERE among our usual wonderful suppliers. I ended up requesting samples on Knowde. From what I read-it is not the same as Zinc Oxide? Do you have any suggestions...

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#alltheingredients: Bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane – a water soluble silicone wax!

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I’m having a serious love affair with this water soluble silicone wax – Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane – that melts at 29˚C to 34˚C – 84˚F to 92˚F, well below body temperature – which you might find as Gransil VX-406. It offers a silky, smooth, powdery skin feel without being too waxy or draggy, the...

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#alltheingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (surfactant)

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We first met this surfactant in the e-zine, Shiny Things, volume one, then again in Surfactants, part one: A reference guide e-zine. I also wrote about it in part one of my favourite ingredients for 2017. It’s one that I use a lot these days, so let’s get to know it!  As a note, I’ve...

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