The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey! 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 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...
In this month’s Q&A, Victoria asked, I’m working on perfecting my natural body scrub formula, but I’m having a hard time getting the batch amounts correct. For example, I wanted to make a 4oz jar last night (somewhere around 113g), and ended up with about 12oz instead. My base formula includes 30% shea butter, 26%...
I love love love emulsified sugar scrubs in the summer! I can enjoy my time in the shower by exfoliating and moisturizing, then rinse pretty clean before getting on with my day. I’ve made so many of them – from this one with hokum butter and watermelon seed oil, which was quite stiff, to this one...
Yesterday, we took a look at my new favourite summery lime-scented emulsified scrub. Let’s look at the formula and how to make this! Combine the heated phase into a glass container and place in the double boiler. I heated it until it all melted – around 70˚C – and left it for another 5 minutes to...
In yesterday’s post, we used foaming bath butter (aka foaming bath whip) to create some lovely exfoliating scrubs with jojoba beads. Today, let’s look at how we can use foaming bath butter, jojoba beads, and pumice to create a garden or kitchen scrub. As a note, I’m still in bed in pain, so I apologize...