Modifying recipes: Conditioner into shaving lotion (updated)

I have found the best shaving lotion to be a modification of the conditioner we made yesterday. You’ll want to make a few adjustments to the ingredients to maximize slip and conditioning of the skin, but otherwise the concept is basically the same. We want slip and glide while shaving; conditioning, moisturizing, and soothing afterwards....

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Shampoo! (updated)

What do we want in a shampoo? Everyone’s hair type is different, so making a shampoo can be trial and error until you find the product you really love. This is where knowing your ingredients becomes vital, as you have to be able to figure out exactly what your hair loves or hates. Please refer...

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Facial cleansers (updated)

I am always looking for a good facial cleanser that won’t exacerbate my acne or leave my skin feeling dry and tight afterwards. Let’s summarize my goals for this product… Cleansing – I don’t need deep cleansing, I need mild cleansing. Foaming – I don’t want something really foamy on my face. Good rinse-off –...

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Surfactants & fragrances – essential oils

Essential oils can be an incredible addition to your hair and body products. They offer a great scent, and some have an effect on your skin and hair, so you need to know their properties before using them. A lot of people use essential oils instead of fragrance oils because they are “natural”, but that...

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Surfactants & fragrances – viscosity

When you’re making your creations, you’ll note that some fragrances thin out your mixture and some thicken. This is why I suggest you fragrance before you use your Crothix and let it sit for a while. I find some mixtures “seize up” and give you Jell-o, but turn out fine…and others go to water, then...

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