Surfactants

Q&A: Creating liquid volumizing shampoo? Part one…

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In the November Q&A, Diana asked, I have a request from one of my customers for a volumizing shampoo. I usually make liquid shampoos for her, and she is very satisfied with my products but now she wants something that will lift her hair more. I wonder, does anyone make these shampoos? What ingredients should I look...

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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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Clean up your act! Honey, apple & kale foaming kitchen hand cleanser with d-Limonene

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Merry Christmas! If you’re like me, you’re spending part of today loafing about playing with your new toys, and the other part trying to get dinner made! If you’re preparing, baking, cooking, broiling, or grilling any meals, this is my gift to you! One of my favourite cleansers for around the kitchen is always one...

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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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