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In the monthly Q&A, Chavi asked, Hi Susan! Amazon just recently recommended me the surfactant Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate Powder. I was wondering if you could share more information about what it is, how it can be used or what it can be substituted for. Thanks! Great question! I love delving into new surfactants, so let’s take a look at...
In this post – Creating a vanilla and cornsilk protecting and conditioning facial moisturizer (part eleven) – Using Incroquat BTMS-50 as the emulsifier, the formula – Olena asked, Hi! I recently read a comment in a Facebook group where an admin wrote that Incroquat BTMS-50 is not a true emulsifying wax compared to Polawax, Emulsifing...
In the monthly Q&A post, Allison asked, Hello there! I hope the start of fall where you are at is lovely! I have a question about thickening low-pH face and body washes. I have a heck of a time thickening anything with a pH less than 5. Crothix is usually a winner for me but...
In the monthly Q&A post, Shelby asked, Hi Susan! Can a lotion made with Sepimax Zen be super light on the body but SUPER tacky and sticky on the palms of your hands? I made two body yogurts the other day and loved the way they felt on my body. They were super light and just...
In this month’s Q&A, Jaime asked, I’m trying to understand the binder in this shower steamer ingredient list that doesn’t include an oil or butter. They are very hard and dissolve slowly. It appears to be held together by the PEG-150 and wax. I would be a little concerned about putting wax in my drain, but...