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This is a bonus formula I teach during my eco facial classes at Voyageur Soap & Candle to demonstrate the fun of testing and adjusting the pH of a cleanser. I call this one my sulfate-free, ECOcert foaming facial cleanser with decyl glucoside, which kinda describes it really well as it contains decyl glucoside as...
In part one of this series, we took a look at the chemistry of acids and bases. In part two, we took a look at how pH strips work. In part three, we reviewed some of the pH strips I’ve played with in my workshop. Today, let’s take a look at how to test our...
Posts in this series: Acids, bases, and pH – oh my! A series on testing, measuring, and adjusting pH in our products. Part one: The chemistry of acids & bases Part two: How do pH strips work? What’s a pH indicator? Part three: Reviewing pH strips I thought I’d written this up somewhere, but I...
In part one of this series, we took a look at the chemistry of acids and bases. In part two, we took a look at how pH strips work. In part three, let’s take a look at some of the pH strips I’ve been using over the last few years, and how they work in...
There are two main ways to test the pH of our products: Using pH testing strips or using a pH meter. Yesterday, we took a look at the chemistry of acids and bases. Today, let’s take a look at pH strips and how they work. Quick summary: We can use something like a pH strip...