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Q&A: What is Undaria pinnatifida (seaweed) powder? Where can I find it? How can I make this gorgeous OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil?

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In the monthly Q&A, Donna asked, Hello, I am trying to duplicate a body oil that has seaweed/algae as an ingredient, undaria pinnatifida powder to be specific. I can’t find a similar ingredient that will work in oil. All other ingredients are oils or extracts. Does anyone have a suggestion? The body oil is OSEA Undaria Algae...

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Discussion: Do you know where to find lotion dispensing equipment for a variety of emulsions?

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In the monthly Q&A, Tami asked, Do you know where I can find decent lotion dispensing equipment for various viscosities of emulsion, ranging from thin to cream? The one I have now is just about to be dropped kicked off the side of the bluff. Looking for something that allows a precise dialing in of quantity...

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Discussion: Looking for your feedback on what information I include in posts and formulations!

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I’ve realized that as I share new series on the site – for instance, the sensory characteristic series, the combining emollients series, the new shelf life series – the size and number of posts required to share formulas and ingredients with you are growing as I want to incorporate as much information as I can...

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What actives, vitamins, cosmeceuticals, or awesome special ingredients interest you for facial products?

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Hello, everyone! I hope January 2022 is treating you well! My arms and hands are doing better, so I’m putting together my list of formulas to make over the next few weeks and wanted to know which ingredients that go into facial products interest you! I’m looking for everything – actives, vitamins, cosmeceuticals, emollients, humectants,...

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Discussion: Recall of seriously contaminated room spray with gemstones!

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I shared this post originally on my Facebook page for this site – which you can find as @SwiftCraftyMonkey on Facebook or Instagram – but thought it was such an important topic, I’d share it here too!  The article from Gizmodo – Walmart aromatherapy spray linked to mystery outbreak of a deadly tropical disease, recall...

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