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In this post, Better living through chemistry: Hydrolyzed proteins, Nancy asks: Is it possible to hydrolyze tussah silk at home? I have the silk fibers and put them in my sodium hydroxide lye solution when making soap. They dissolve. How is silk hydrolyzed? Heat and an acid?? Do you have any ideas? The short answer...
I love love love hydrolyzed proteins of all sorts! They are water soluble proteins that offer film forming, hydrating, and moisturizing. They can make your products feel silkier and glidier, and can make your skin feel nicer and more moisturized. Some are small enough to penetrate your skin, moisturizing from within, and others form a...
In this post, formulating a facial cleanser with soy, Theresa asks: I love using foaming soy and I try to throw it in at every chance I get! It really adds to the product, in my opinion. Speaking of soy, I have noticed DIYers using Braggs Amino Acid (soy sauce substitute) in hair and face products...