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Hey everyone! Happy June! I’ve spent the last few weeks going down huge rabbit holes, reading all kinds of publications and learning about new trends, as I finish up my skin care science certificate from the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and to say I’m a bit surprised by a few things would be an understatement!...
Like the title says, I’m offering another Zoom workshop in March, and I’d love to know your thoughts! And suggestions for a time and day of the week. I’d like to hold it the fourth week of March – the 22nd to the 30th. I can’t do Monday morning, Tuesday evening, and not Wednesday or...
…what would you like to make? I have quite literally thousands of formulas on this site – over 4,900 posts now – and in my e-books and classes, and I thought we could take a look at some of my tried-and-well-tested formulas that we know are safe, stable, and awesome if made as written. I...
Check out this post in Cosmetics & Toiletries, U.S. FDA on MoCRA: New Authority, Fragrance Allergens, Animal Testing and More, for more on this new legislation. Marie Gale is the one to consult for interpreting this legislation, and I definitely recommend her site. This is the updated information as of July 2024. As you read...
Cocoa butter prices are through the roof – it’s about three times more expensive compared to winter 2023 as the crop has been failing due to climate change and such – and people are looking for substitutions. I thought we could look at how to make these changes, but what we’d use will depend on...