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It’s finally here! 55 pages and 16,785 words later, we have an e-zine, It’s not easy being green, part one, in which we’re creating cleansing grains, foaming facial cleansers, micellar waters, hydrating toners that we can use as gels, targeted treatments, and scrubs, as well as GLITTER GEL using certified green, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly ingredients That’s...
Since I’m calling this Learn to Formulate February, it only seemed appropriate that we should continue this theme into the e-zine for the month by learning to formulate less greasy lotions! I’m sharing all kinds of information on how to alter these formulas by using different oils and butters. The stats? 42 pages, 13,385 words, and 20 formulas...
This month, I’m sharing with you my favourite class formulas especially designed for the menfolk who might have beards, might not have beards, and might not be menfolk at all! Join me to create some awesome beard oils, a variety of beard and conditioning balms, less greasy lotions with ECOcert materials, and my favourite 5-in-1 body...
I love making pretty much everything, but I really love making and teaching hair care products. I remember the joy of making something awesome that made my oily hair finally feel clean, and I love sharing that with my students and readers of the blog! This e-zine includes formulas for a customizable shampoo bar, two...
You asked, I’m sharing! Here are some of my favourite formulas from my classes! Some are fairly straightforward and great for beginners; others are more complicated and suitable for those who want to take their formulating to the next level. We use all kinds of butters, oils, silicone substitutes, emulsifiers, surfactants, and more. I’ve even...