Chemistry

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...

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...

I’ve finally converted Raymond to the joys of using dimethicone for shinier, softer, more manageable hair that won’t frizz out during Easter egg decorating contests! Dimethicone is an awesome inclusion in your hair care products at about 2% or so. Why add it? It is a great conditioning agent to add to shampoos and conditioners,...

I mentioned silicones in the post on occlusives and if you’ve read any of my hair care posts, I consider dimethicone to be a major part of my anti-frizz routine, but dimethicone is great for body care products as well. What is dimethicone? Dimethicone is a non-volatile oil soluble silicone you can add to your...

I love allantoin in my creations! It’s great for an apres sun spray (add at 0.5%) or a toner (at 0.5% to 1%). It’s perfect in hand lotions – especially now with all the hand washing we’re doing to keep pandemics at bay – and excellent in facial moisturizers! You can make a beautiful spray...