The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey Formulating Inc.! Join Susan as she obsesses about cosmetic chemistry and other things (some possibly related to monkeys). Often strange, occasionally useful, and always worth a stop as a point of interest on your journey through the Intertron.
In the monthly Q&A, JimmieTF asked, Hi Susan, I’ve made 2 sugar scrub bases, one with sodium cocoyl isethionate or SCI (it’s thick like syrup, so it does not separate) and one with SCS (sodium coco sulfate), and both of course have a preservative in them. Optiphen Plus (INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic...
This is a decadent creamy facial and body cleanser we made at our first spa day class at Windy Point Soap Making Supplies in autumn 2018, one I make regularly today for my face and body because it’s just so creamy and cleansing and moisturizing. Leaving my skin feeling soft and conditioned without being tight...
In this month’s Q&A, Eliza asked, I’ve just prescribed with your blog😊. I am working on emulsified body sugar scrubs. I have tried your recipe emulsified scrub with BTMS. I love the feeling of the skin after this scrub, it’s moisturised and supple. I love this emulsifier on a skin. But the shower floor is quite...
In the December Q&A, Nancy asked, Hi, I’m new here and I’m just starting to navigate all of this info! I have a question about using Olivem 1000 or Montanov 68 MB in a balm to milk cleanser. The suggested usage rates on suppliers websites only show the rates when used in emulsions. I am researching formulas and...
On the Patreon feed, Jacque asks: I have a question about IPM and a regular sugar scrub, not emulsified. I am trying to make a cost effective sugar scrub but have it not too greasy and last about 1 year. My favorite is grapeseed oil but I know the shelf live is 3-6 months. A...