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Q&A: Adding vitamin E to oils when we receive them to slow down rancidity?

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A row of different oils in plastic bottles. They have different colours ranging from light yellow to dark yellow to clear white and light green.

In this month’s Q&A, GiannaFromMN asked, You say the only stupid question is one that goes unasked, so here we go: I’ve heard it mentioned in a few different places now that we should add tocopherols to our ingredient oils when we get them from the suppliers, to make their shelf lives as long as possible....

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Q&A: How can I make a product organic? Where can I find organic formulas on this site? Includes formulas for whipped butters and lotion bars

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I’m often asked about how to make a formula organic, and the simple answer is that you can substitute any oils I use for organic oils, any hydrosols or floral waters I use for organic ones, any extracts and such for any that are deemed organic. You won’t be altering the chemistry of a formula...

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Q&A: Aloe vera extract or concentrated powder? Why isn’t Jeecide CAP-5 soluble in highly aqueous systems?

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As you might have noticed from the pinned posts section of the blog, there’s a question and answer post there for $5 and $10 subscribers to ask questions to which I promise replies. These are a few from this month… Aloe vera extract or re-constituted Aloe vera powder? In this month’s Q&A, Susan asked, Hi...

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Q&A: How to use sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) in liquid products?

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As you might have noticed from the pinned posts section of the blog, there’s a question and answer post there for $5 and $10 subscribers to ask questions to which I promise replies. This is one from this month… In this month’s Q&A, Meredith asked, Hi Susan. I’d like some help with troubleshooting a body wash...

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Q&A: What would be a good humectant blend for a leave on product that’s effective at all humidities? What would be most effective for a body wash?

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As you might have noticed from the pinned posts section of the blog, there’s a question and answer post there for $5 and $10 subscribers to ask questions to which I promise replies. This one from this month… In this month’s Q&A, Jai asked, Hi Susan, I have two questions about humectants: 1. What would be...

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