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We took a look at the oil phase and emulsifier in this recipe yesterday. Let’s take a look at the water phase today. Because I can only use around 5% oils in this recipe, it’s even more important to choose our water phase carefully to include ingredients that will hydrate our skin. I’m adding resveratrol in this...
I was fortunate to be asked to present at this year’s Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetics Guild conference in Las Vegas, and thought I’d share some of those recipes with you. Lotioncrafter very kindly sponsored my presentation, providing me with all the ingredients I needed as well as all the supplies from beakers to spatulae and...
I had such a blast at the Handmade Soap & Cosmetics Guild’s conference in Las Vegas last week with Jen from Lotioncrafter, who sponsored my workshop, and my husband, Raymond! It was an absolute honour to present a workshop there on facial moisturizers – and if you enjoyed it, don’t forget to tell them so...