Blast from the past: Q&A: Can I use e-wax NF or Incroquat BTMS in a lotion with magnesium chloride?

In the monthly Q&A, Jennifer asked, Hi Susan, I am hoping you can tell me if either e-wax NF or BTMS 25 or 50 are a suitable emulsifier for a Magnesium lotion? I’m not finding the answer when searching. Thank you so much! First, let’s look at what a magnesium lotion is, then we’ll look at...

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What does that moment of emulsification look like for Polawax, Incroquat BTMS-50, or Simulsol/Lotionpro™ 165?

We saw what the process of combining the oil and water phases together might look like for Ritamulse SCG in this post the other day, but what would it look like for a few other emulsifiers? Let’s take a look at three of our favourites, Polawax, Incroquat BTMS-50, and Simulsol/Lotionpro™ 165! For each of these,...

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Let’s analyze the process of emulsion (video plus formula, instructions, and more)! 

When is an emulsion “emulsified”? Can we see this process happening? We can, and we’ll be doing that with the help of a few videos I’ve created! What you’ll see in this post is the video a gorgeous thickened lotion formula taken during a lotion making class at Voyageur Soap & Candle using Ritamulse SCG...

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Learning to formulate: Learn how to make your first lotion!

It’s great to find a free formula like this in the wild, but to make something truly incredible, you need to practice your process for that specific product, following the instructions carefully so the emulsion comes together and stays together without seeping oil or coalescing into “cheese curds.”   For this formula, you’ll want to...

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Happy holidays! Download a light hydrating wintery 10 minute lotion with Aristoflex AVC and Penstia powder

This is a bonus formula I shared during my cold process emulsifier class I offered at Windy Point Soap Making Supplies in 2018. It’s a lovely, light but hydrating, non-greasy lotion formula to which you can add all manner of lovely fragrance or essential oils to make you feel all wintery and cozy! We have...

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