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This week we took a look at Incroquat BTMS-50 as a conditioning agent and emulsifier. We’ll focus on the awesome conditioning powers it can offer our hair for a few more days before we get into what it can bring to our lotions. What makes a conditioner an intense conditioner? We tend to use more...
I’ve created a video on how to make a rinse off conditioner that I’ve just posted on YouTube! I’ve chosen to focus on the process as opposed to the actual recipe so you can choose any recipe you wish, but I’m using this recipe for making a liquid conditioner with coconut oil. I hope you...
I’ve seen quite a few comments and e-mails recently from people asking about making products with greener ingredients, like this one from Lucy: I STILL (!) haven’t been able to make a shampoo with greenish ingredients that doesn’t irritate my scalp. Tried the taurates/ isethionate but when I tried decyl & coco betaine…not cleansing enough…help..what can...
In the What do you want to know post, Nicole asks: 1) I’m interested in making teas to put in lotions for the water portion but i’m not sure if there are things to watch out for with this replacement or if you have to do anything different with preservatives. 2) Have you ever made or thought...
In the what do you want to know post, Lynne asked what speciality ingredients I would suggest for the products we make. I thought I’d take a look at the basics and then the more exciting and exotic ingredients we could use! If you want to make conditioner, go with Incroquat BTMS-50 or Ritamulse BTMS-225...