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Member exclusive: Making lotions using Varisoft EQ 65 (part one)

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In the January Patreon Q&A, Emmi asked how we could incorporate water soluble ingredients into lotion bars, then casually mentioned she had Varisoft EQ 65 that she might be able to use as an emulsifier. Yes, this is possible, as we saw in this solid scrub bar! We’ve made so many lotions using cationic quaternary...

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Member exclusive Q&A: How to incorporate water soluble ingredients into anhydrous bars using an emulsifier

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In the January Patreon Q&A, Emmi asked how we could incorporate water soluble ingredients into lotion bars, then casually mentioned she had Varisoft EQ 65 (positively charged emulsifier that we can use as a hair conditioner) that she might be able to use as an emulsifier. Yes, this is possible, so let’s take a look at...

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Member exclusive Q&A: Making conditioners with Varisoft EQ 65 – the formula

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In the first post of this series, we met Varisoft EQ 65 and in the second post in the series, we compared it to ICE Hair restore and a few other conditioners. In today’s post, let’s take a look at a conditioner formula I’m absolutely loving right now! Remember to follow all the instructions exactly...

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Adapting our formulas to use ECOcert ingredients: Simulgreen 18-2 – using xanthan gum (updated)

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Yesterday, we took a look at using Simulgreen 18-2 and fatty alcohols in this potential formula for Josie Maran Whipped Body Butter. Today, let’s take a look at using xanthan gum as a stabilizer for this emulsifier. Part one, defining our terms Part two, gelling agents Part three, all-in-one emulsifiers Part four, creating an emulsifier with the HLB...

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How can we adapt our formulas to be more natural? An introduction to define some terms

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In part one of our duplication of the Josie Maran Whipped Body Butter on Patreon, Lindy asked: What an interesting project! I was extra excited to see a green duplication as I try to stay within the bounds of Ecocert ingredients, and I thought Josie Maran did as well. Then I saw the a few...

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