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#alltheingredients: Isoamyl laurate and isoamyl cocoate – isoamyl esters, aka Naturderm IL, Gosulin IL

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We met isoamyl laurate the other day – also known as dermofeel® sensolv – so let’s meet isoamyl cocoate, then take a look at the ingredient that might be called Naturderm IL or Gosulin IL. Isoamyl laurate only consists of the C12 fatty acid, lauric acid, while isoamyl cocoate has an array of fatty acids...

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#alltheingredients: Isoamyl laurate – an isoamyl ester (aka dermofeel® Sensolv)

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I bet you thought isomer month was over, but wait – there’s more! Let’s meet isoamyl laurate today before meeting it in combination with isoamyl cocoate tomorrow! Formulator Sample Shop was kind enough to send me a sample of this awesome isoamyl ester, Isoamyl laurate, also known as dermofeel® Sensolv, a polar oil that works...

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Q&A: How can I make a product organic? Where can I find organic formulas on this site? Includes formulas for whipped butters and lotion bars

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I’m often asked about how to make a formula organic, and the simple answer is that you can substitute any oils I use for organic oils, any hydrosols or floral waters I use for organic ones, any extracts and such for any that are deemed organic. You won’t be altering the chemistry of a formula...

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Newbie Tuesday series: Creating naturally compliant emulsions with Olivem 1000 – part four, a lighter body butter with butters 

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Welcome to week four of our Newbie Tuesday beginner lotion making series/course in which we’ll be making a body butter, a thicker cream that can be put in a Malibu or tottle bottle, or even a jar!  If you’ve been following this series, you may have noticed our first hand & body lotion was thickened with...

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Formulating Friday lotion making series: Creating naturally compliant emulsions with Olivem 1000 – part three, a thicker hand & body lotion formula

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Welcome to week three of our Formulating Friday advanced lotion making series/course! This week, we’re making a thicker hand & body lotion using our new emulsifier, Olivem 1000! We made a basic version on Tuesday; today’s version will be more complicated. Before diving into this post, I recommend reading the Newbie Tuesday post on making...

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