The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey! Join Susan as she obsesses about cosmetic chemistry and other things (some possibly related to monkeys). Often strange, occasionally useful, and always worth a stop as a point of interest on your journey through the Intertron.
Are you ready for another cosmetic chemistry coffee klatch? Come join us on Sunday, February 23rd at Decades Coffee Club in Chilliwack for an afternoon of hanging out and talking formulating, sharing ideas, and having a laugh with people who love creating things as much as you do! It’s about spending some time with people … Read more
I am writing this post to create a place where you can find all the questions you might have about shampoo bars! I’m making it a free post so those who bought the e-book or e-zine can read it, and I will update it as I answer more questions. I will only be answering those … Read more
I’m working a bit of a project, and wondered if you could help me update the suppliers list for your countries? If you could take a minute or two to pop over to the Australia & New Zealand suppliers’ list (always found in the FAQ) and share some of your thoughts about suppliers, I’d be … Read more
February! It’s one of my favourite months of the year as it contains the anniversary of this blog! On February 28th, 2020, the blog turns 11!* Thank you for continuing to read, follow, and support the blog and me throughout these years! I started the blog earlier than that to share handouts and such with … Read more
Anyone interested in another cosmetic chemistry coffee klatch soon? I was thinking one of these days… Saturday, February 15th Sunday, February 16th Saturday, February 22nd Sunday, February 23rd *Family Day is Monday, February 17th, which might be a good thing? Or maybe not? Also, Valentine’s Day on the Friday? We can bring ingredients to try … Read more
Hi everyone! Just thought I’d offer a quick update about stuff going on around here…. I’ve been taking care of some medical stuff – I’ve had a bit of a rough patch with the muscle spasms, but on the mend – some of which necessitates going into Vancouver for the day, which can be a … Read more
For more than 10 years, I’ve been saying that my first attempts with Olivem 1000 (INCI: Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate) were fails, that it’s a super picky emulsifier, that I wasn’t a fan until a few years ago. I found this as I was looking through Photos to illustrate a post I’m writing on … Read more
I’ve been seeing people commenting on Facebook groups, my page, and here along with messages to me on Facebook that they find this blog hard to navigate. If I can be honest, I’m perplexed as we’ve been working hard to make it easy to find what you want, but every single day someone suggests that … Read more
I always wait until the new year to talk about the previous one. As a mid-to-late December baby, it makes me sad when everyone starts reviewing the year at the start of the month, as if nothing important could possibly happen in the best month of the year. (Four years ago, Lemmy of Motorhead died … Read more
My trip to teach at Windy Point Soap Supplies in Calgary in November was so amazing! While there, Jenna asked about podcast ideas, which she also posted in the November Q&A! Does anyone have beauty chemistry podcast suggestions? I like the beauty brains, but I want maor! Can’t read while I’m working so any listening … Read more