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A man who can keep me safe from giant snakes? I think he’s perfect!It’s my wedding day! (And yes, this was pre-written because I have far too many things to do today!) I’m marrying my wonderful partner of 15 years, Raymond. He is a kind, considerate, gorgeous, intelligent, wonderful man and I am so fortunate...
Cyclomethicone – how I love thee, volatile, oil soluble liquid-y silicone that makes my skin feel soft and smooth and makes my hair behave. With all your cyclically goodness, I love to add you to hair care, body care, and personal care products! (I’m getting married in 2 days…I think I’m entitled to be a...
I know it’s Wednesday and I’m supposed to be posting a mineral make-up tutorial, but I simply don’t have time with the wedding preparations and work. Meanwhile, enjoy this post on dimethicone! So now you know how awesome dimethicone can be in hair care and anhydrous products, let’s include it in a lotion! You can...
Here’s the link to the recipes for the pet care class, specifically to the fragrance mister and the pet powder. My little Blondie dog is going to smell absolutely of strawberries after her walk tonight. (She’s getting a bath on Thursday in anticipation of the wedding, but I can still make her smell lovely today!)...
Dimethicone is an awesome additive to your body care products at up to 5% (although I like it around 2%). What does it offer? Dimethicone in body lotions and other creations is a… good emollient and lubricant skin feel modifier (more glide, feels silkier) water barrier protectant protectant against the elements conditioner film former anti-whitening...