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Q&A: Substitutions for SMO/SMC taurate in a cleanser?

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In the November Q&A, Audrey asked: I have seen SMO/SMC taurate recommended because it is very mild and conditioning. I am not able to get my hands on this product. Can anyone recommend a surfactant that would have the same properties without having to adjust the pH of my cleanser? Would Sodium cocoyl glutamate be a good...

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Q&A: Where’s the emulsifier in this product, Paula’s Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum?

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In the August Q&A, Charlette asked: I have used this serum before (friend let me have a bit from her tube) and I love it. Would like to make something similar–BUT! I cannot figure out the emulsifier (as I don’t see one). Yet I see oils and water phase ingredients in this ingredient list. Can you...

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Q&A quickie: Can glyceryl stearate replace stearic acid in formulas?

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In this post, Potential duplication of L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream (part four), YesYes asked: Can glyceryl stearate replace stearic acid in formulas? The short answer is no, and the longer answer is – it depends. (This is almost always the answer when it comes to substitutions as so much depends on what you’re making and the...

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Q&A quickie: Can I more than triple a lotion formula?

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A large Pyrex jug sits on a brown counter with various ingredients and bottles nearby. The Pyrex jug contains a coffee butter emulsified sugar scrub that has been whipped and looks quite lovely.

In the November Q&A post, Donna asked: My question is: Can I more than triple a lotion recipe? I thought I read somewhere on the blog to don’t more than triple a recipe. Even tripling a recipe to make 300 grams only equates to 10 1/2 ounces of lotion. I’d like to make more at...

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Q&A: Why did my products using Amber Romance type fragrance oil smell like rotten eggs?

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In the October Q&A post, Amy asked, So here’s a stinky question! I’ve used Amber Romance (amazing scent) fragrance oil by fragrance buddy, in a batch of shampoo bars and a lotion bars, and a few days later they started smelling like rotten eggs ?. WHY?? Maybe because they’re heated? I haven’t had any other fragrances do...

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