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In the monthly Q&A, Medha asked, Mid chain triglycerides how to use it in the face creams or face products? On October 31, 2023, we took a look at this question – Emollients you will love: What’s the difference between MCT, FCO, and CCT? – in which we determined that medium chain triglycerides are the...
In the monthly Q&A, Media asked, Mid chain triglycerides how to use it in the face creams or face products? I have loads of formulas using these ingredients and it’s super easy to sub them in formulas in which I don’t! Before we get to those on November 2, 2023, let’s take a look at...
Milk thistle oil (INCI: Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Seed Oil) is a luxurious feeling liquid oil derived from milk thistle seeds. I find it to be medium to thicker viscosity, lubricious oil with good slip and glide as well as a thick cushion that feels rich, non-greasy, and non-tacky. It contains anti-oxidants that soothes annoyed...
In the monthly Q&A, Noémie asked, Hi Susan, I’m a new subscriber and I love your work. I’m a beginner and I have a quite basic question : why only natural oils/butters are prone to oxidation ? If I well understood, oxidation occurs on double bonds in hydrocarbon chains, but don’t esters (derived from natural fatty...
This may be a little on the late side as it’s been hot for ages, but don’t forget to get your oils, butters, solid oils, and other fine meltables into colder spaces, including the fridge or freezer! This’ll keep them better longer – heat and light speed up rancidity – and can prevent grains from...