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Q&A: How do we use solubilizers? Do we need them in products that already have an emulsifier?

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In the monthly Q&A, Kara asked, Hi there! I am trying to learn more about the chemistry of creating body products, and I have a clarifying questions on emulsifiers vs. solubilizers. Based on my reading here, it seems like solubilizers are used in a water-based product for small amounts of oil-based things such as fragrance...

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Q&A: Can I use Jeecide CAP-7 in a water based serum? How would I use it?

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In the monthly Q&A, Arianna asked, I just discovered Jeecide CAP-7 on your site and I am very intrigued and excited to try it! I have been using Leucidal SF MAX, but I want to use something more legitimate given everything I have been reading about it recently, including your posts. I am hoping that...

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Q&A: What are re-fattening or super-fattening ingredients? Part three, modifying a formula with more emollients 

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Welcome back to this short series on using refatting ingredients in a body cleansing bar to make it more emollient or moisturizing. In part one, we looked at the definition of refatting and super- fatting and decided which ingredients offer these properties. In part two, we met a formula for a solid body cleansing bar,...

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Q&A: What are re-fattening or super-fattening ingredients? Part two, looking at a formula for a body cleansing bar, then modifying it with new surfactants 

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Welcome back to this short series on using refatting ingredients in a body cleansing bar to make it more emollient or moisturizing. In part one, we looked at the definition of refatting and super- fatting and decided which ingredients offer these properties. In today’s post, we’re looking at a formula for a solid body cleansing...

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Q&A: What are re-fattening or super-fattening ingredients? Part one, defining these terms and looking at ingredients

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In the monthly Q&A, Sylvia asked, Kia Orana Susan, So I’ve been battling with SCI to create a facial cleansing bar this week (& yes, I know, I wasn’t getting it hot enough until, in despair, I stumbled upon your post about it!!!!) but also what I need to learn more about are re-fattening or...

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