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Formula
In part one of the combining emollients series/course, we introduced the concept of combining emollients to create interesting sensory experiences. In part two, we looked at the concept of spreadability and spreading values. Then we decided to make a lotion using these concepts! In part one of this lotion formula, we chose those oils we for a Polawax...
Welcome back! In part one of the combining emollients series/course, we introduced the concept of combining emollients to create interesting sensory experiences. In part two, we looked at the concept of spreadability and spreading values. In part one of this lotion formula, we chose those oils we for a Polawax or e-wax NF hand lotion that’ll have a...
In part one of the combining emollients series/course, we introduced the concept of combining emollients to create interesting sensory experiences. In part two, we looked at the concept of spreadability and spreading values. Today, let’s put these concepts in action as we create a lotion or two using quick/fast, medium, and low/slow spreading emollients. Let’s say...
Join me tomorrow for a live Zoom workshop in which we’ll be taking a look some of my favourite powdered, water soluble, and oil soluble extracts, like white willow bark, grapeseed, green tea, carob seed, bamboo, and so many more, then we’ll create a conditioner and a foaming facial product that we can customize to...
Welcome back to our Newbie Tuesday series, introduction to making naturally compliant lotions using Ritamulse SCG! This is the last week of this specific series on making lotions with Ritamulse SCG, and we’ll be making our third body butter that has a special little twist. If you’d like to catch up on the series, scroll...