Q&A: Can I use Aminosensyl™ SC or HC in a solid foamy, bubbly, lathery™ body cleanser bar?

In the monthly Q&A, Anca asked, Hi Susan, I’d like to make a facial cleansing and conditioner bar. I was reading through your Body Cleansing Bars You Will Love zine, and I’m wondering if I could use AminoSensyl HC (INCI: Brassica Alcohol (and) Brassicyl Valinate Esylate) in place of BTMS-50 because it’s cationic but quat-free....

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Q&A: Can you use hydrolyzed proteins with xanthan gum in gelled facial cleansers? Part two, answering these questions!

In the monthly Q&A, Samantha asked, I’m trying to learn more about gel facial cleansers thickened with more “natural” ingredients. I can’t seem to find the answer to this question after searching your blog. Should I not use hydrolyzed proteins in products thickened with xanthan gum? I’m learning to only use quaternized proteins in cationics, but...

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Q&A: Can you use hydrolyzed proteins with xanthan gum in gelled facial cleansers? Part one, what’s a gelled facial cleanser (with formulas)

In the monthly Q&A, Samantha asked, I’m trying to learn more about gel facial cleansers thickened with more “natural” ingredients. I can’t seem to find the answer to this question after searching your blog. Should I not use hydrolyzed proteins in products thickened with xanthan gum? I’m learning to only use quaternized proteins in cationics, but...

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Q&A: Is honey safe to use in lip balm? Will it work in an anhydrous (waterless) product?

In the monthly Q&A, Christi asked, Hi Susan- I’m a recent groupiey🤣. Been formulating for a year and I’m currently enrolled in multiple courses at Formula Botanica. I my question is about honey, primarily Manuka Honey and the huge honey debate about if it’s safe to use in lip balm. I have made balms with...

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Q&A: Why does my gel facial cleanser smell like chemicals or gasoline?

In the monthly Q&A, Samantha asked this question…Hello Susan! I have been having some issues with my gel facial cleanser that I am hoping you can help me out with. After about 3 weeks the product fades to a chemical/gasoline type smell. I am wondering if there are any interactions that you know of in...

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