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In this post, Nedeia asks: If one has a rebatch to do (e.g. failed to add something in the oil phase , but remembered right after adding Germall Plus), what would happen with the preservative when we reheat the lotion to add the missing ingredient? I know I have to add the preservative again, but I...
If you’ve never made a product before, welcome to Newbie Tuesday! If this is your second product from the Newbie Tuesday series, then get ready for some fun. You’ve already learned the basics from making the lotion two weeks ago – this is just a variation on a theme! If you were successful last time,...
Are you ready for tomorrow’s project? We’re making body butter! I want to let you know in advance that this body butter isn’t a super thick one – I would consider it a medium to thick cream – but I hope it works as a starting point for future body butters and creams you might...
If you’re interested in joining on the fun with next week’s body butter project, click here to learn more about the supplies you’ll need. If you made last week’s lotion, then you have what you need! BASIC BODY BUTTER RECIPEHEATED WATER PHASE59% water2% sodium lactate HEATED OIL PHASE10% oils15% butter3% cetyl alcohol7% Polawax (e-wax) COOL...
I can’t tell you how wonderful it has been to wake up every morning to your e-mails and comments about your first time lotions! (And Lise is right – the excitement of seeing your emulsification happen never gets dull!) This we’ll rejoice in your successes and trouble shoot some issues, then do it all again...