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10 minute emulsions: Creating a natural, slightly thicker, non-greasy cationic lotion with all kinds of esters (part three – emulsifier)!

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Yes, I know I should come up with better names for my formulas, but this tells you what you need to know – it’s a slightly thicker, non greasy cationic lotion that you can make in about 10 minutes!  You don’t need to use a ton of oils and butters to make something thicker that...

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10 minute emulsions: Creating a natural, slightly thicker, non-greasy cationic lotion with all kinds of esters (part two – emollients)!

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Yes, I know I should come up with better names for my formulas, but this tells you what you need to know – it’s a slightly thicker, non greasy cationic lotion that you can make in about 10 minutes!  You don’t need to use a ton of oils and butters to make something thicker that...

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10 minute emulsions: Creating a natural, slightly thicker, non-greasy cationic lotion with all kinds of esters (part one – original formula)!

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Yes, I know I should come up with better names for my formulas, but this tells you what you need to know – it’s a slightly thicker, non greasy cationic lotion that you can make in about 10 minutes!  You don’t need to use a ton of oils and butters to make something thicker that...

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Q&A: What’s the difference between PEG-150 distearate and glycol distearate?

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In the monthly Q&A, Susan asked, I just went back & re-read Natalie’s comments. I also decreased the Honeyquat from 3% to 2% and included 1% Polyquat 7. I am curious about the difference between PEG-150 Distearate and Glycol Distearate. Great question! The short answer is glycol distearate is good for thickening “traditional” surfactants, like...

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#alltheingredients: Jojoba esters 30 (INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters)

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Jojoba esters 30 is a white, soft, creamy paste derived from jojoba oil that works as an oil-free emollient, occlusive, viscosity builder and thickener in emulsions and anhydrous products, and stiffener in solid products, replacing butters, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, and solid esters. It has a melting point that ranges from 42˚C to 51˚C (107.6˚F...

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