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In the March Q&A, Doris asked: I finished up a litre bottle of Bioterge today and was surprised to find quite a large amount (maybe 10-15% of the total) of a solid/gel/something like that at the bottom of the bottle. I went to get the new bottle I received just a week ago and discovered...
We made a lovely facial cleanser the other day with Miracare Soft 313 and Siligel. Let’s take a look at using other surfactants in this formula. The key to using Siligel as your thickener for surfactants is to remember what you can’t use with it. You don’t want to go higher than 5% active anionic...
Yesterday, we took a look at formulating a body wash with Miracare Soft 313 thickened with Siligel. Today, let’s look at making a facial cleanser with some of these same ingredients. When I formulate a facial cleanser, I think about using lower surfactant levels than I would for a body wash, bubble bath, or shampoo....
Last week, we met a new surfactant with which I’ve fallen in love – Miracare Soft 313. (INCI: Sodium cocoyl glycinate (and) disodium lauroamphoacetate (and) cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine (and) lauric acid). Today, let’s take a look at how to thicken it to create a lovely body wash or facial cleanser. Surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or...
This is a new surfactant blend Lotioncrafter is now carrying. In the spirit of owning every ingredient possible, I had to try this one and create a few formulas with it! Don’t forget – if you’re a $10 subscriber for February, we have a 7% off coupon from Lotioncrafter! Miracare Soft 313 is a blend...