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Duplication: Potential acne cleanser similar to Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser?

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In the November Q&A post, Amy asked: So my 20 something year old daughter approached me and asked if I could try my hand at duplicating her acne face wash, she’s tired of paying $15/bottle. It’s Mario Badescu acne facial cleanser. Ingredients: Aqua (Water, Eau), Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone,...

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Q&A about SCI: Differences between powder and noodles? How to melt it?

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In the November Q&A, Quirky Turtle asked: Is there a significant difference in sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) powder vs noodles? I know that in the ebook you said that they sometimes add stearic acid to noodles. Looking at the range of products and prices, however, I can go to wholesale supplies plus for 5lbs noodles under $60...

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Q&A quickies: What’s a good alternative to phenoxyethanol in oil based products?

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In the November Q&A, Liza asked: I am very allergic to anything to Phenoxyethanol and was wondering if you could tell me, what would make a good alternative preservative for oil based products, like a body scrub? Let’s take a look at phenoxyethanol and what it does. Phenoxyethanol is a phenolic compound with an alcohol functional group...

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Q&A: Can we use Varisoft EQ 65 in a shampoo bar for fine hair? 

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In the November Q&A, Sarah asked, Have you ever used Varisoft EQ 65 in a shampoo bar or conditioner bar? Is there any reason why it could not be used this way? Is there a pH concern for this ingredient? For a shampoo bar for fine hair (that I do not want to over-condition), could I replace...

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Some questions you had about Olivem 1000 lotions…

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I’m trying to make more time to read and respond to your comments, but I find I normally get a few minutes in when someone asks a really interesting question, and it becomes a five part series instead of a three minute response! Here are some great questions I saw in the comments this morning…...

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