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There is quite a lively debate ongoing in the bath & body community about what kind of preservatives to use in an oil or emulsified scrub. (Heck, there’s a debate about whether we need to use a preservative in a scrub, but I’m firmly on the side of “yes” for that one!) The question is...
In this post, Experiments in the workshop: A 3-in-1 that might be good for swimmers, Marg asks: Can you explain your thinking on adding white willow bark extract to your 3 in 1? I love that product, and use it in my aftershave lotion to soothe tiny nicks or scrapes, but not sure if its...
In this post, Lotion bars: Tweaking the waxes, Tracy asks: I was wondering if it would be okay to add an antioxidant like ROE or Vitamin E T-50 to extend the life of the oils? If so, does it matter which one is used? Yes, you can add anti-oxidants to any oil soluble product to extend...
In this post, Question: Doubling, tripling, and dodecahexing!, Stephanie asks: I have chosen to weigh everything as I think it’s the best way to do it according to all my research however, for ingredients that I have to suck out of a small bottle, can I use my syringe and assume that 1ml is equal to...
Hey everyone! I’m furiously working on the last pages of the facial products e-book, hence the lack of posts this week. I’m re-making products, taking pictures, adding photos, and generally writing a lot. If you’d like to suggest something, hie thyself to this post – Please share your thoughts about the facial products e-book –...