Anhydrous

Member exclusive duplication: Argan Oil of Morocco Penetrating Oil (part one with asides)

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In the February 2018 duplicating post, Elin asked if we could duplicate the Argan Oil of Morocco Penetrating Oil? Sure! What does this product do? “This one-of-a-kind oil is our secret to hair’s silky perfection. Infused with argan oil, it helps nutrients seep into the hair shaft to protect each strand from styling heat and...

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Formula: Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a massage oil in a rollerball bottle

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I love the love so much, I wanted to share with you this massage oil that’s super easy to make and can be customized to include what’s in your workshop! You could put this in a bottle with a treatment pump or another cap, but I like to make these in roller bottles to make...

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Member exclusive Q&A: How to thicken oils that won’t be greasy? Fatty alcohols, fatty acids, liquid esters, and solid esters, plus a formula for a whipped not-butter

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On February 11, we took a look at ways to thicken oils that won’t be greasy. Today, let’s look at a few other ways to thicken oils! A few years ago – holy cow, was that in 2010? – I did some experiments thickening oils with cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, and complicated with...

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Member exclusive Q&A: How to thicken oils that won’t be greasy? Beeswax, cera bellina, and Lipidthix

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In the February Q&A, Sharon asked: Can you give some helpful hints on thickening an oil that is not greasy and would not need an emulsifier? I am look for an anhydrous answer. I have tried shea butter but it is too greasy. Shea butter by its very nature is a greasy ingredient, so anything...

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I love the love! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this white chocolate & babassu massage bar

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We had such a blast creating Valentine’s Day products at Voyageur Soap & Candle last week, and I thought I’d share a few formulas I thought might be nice for the one you love! As an aside, I hate that February is all about Valentine’s Day as some people choose not to celebrate it while...

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