Substitutions: Making changes to the oil phase of a lotion, including a bit on using tallow!

I’ve had a few people asking me how they can use tallow in lotions, and the answer is super simple – yes! And it’s really simple! Making substitutions for oils in the oil phase!  In any of my lotion formulas, unless I indicate otherwise, you can substitute any oil for any oil, any butter for...

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Tips & techniques: How to measure evaporation in a heated water phase?

Infographic about replacing evaporated water from emulsion. I have written this in text in the body of the post.

After the post on scales and weighing and heat and such, I thought I would cover something that seems to stump some people – how to measure and replace water lost to evaporation. It’s something that comes up with every heated lotion! Important posts of note! Learn more about the instructions for making lotions in...

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Demythifying the myths: There isn’t a negative interaction between Sepimax ZEN and cetearyl alcohol

I’ve had some downtime to surf the ‘net and catch up on all kinds of social media posts, and I’ve noticed a few things being said about Rheology modifiers like Sepimax ZEN, Aristoflex AVC, Sepinov EMT 10, and more that are kinda wrong. To help you avoid fish eyes, Jell-o, non- thickening formulas, and general...

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Packaging: Why you don’t clean your containers before using them…

This is one of those things that seems logical – when you’re about to use a jar or bottle or whathaveyou to package your products, give them a good wash before using – that isn’t. If you’ve stored your bottles in a box or a bag or a closed thingie, like a bin, when they’ve...

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Q&A quickie: Why do we add rheology modifiers to the heated oil phase of an emulsion?

Great question! These ingredients are used to thicken water. Why would we add it to the heated oil phase of an emulsion? We add something like Sepimax ZEN, Sepinov EMT 10, Xanthan Gum, SOLAGUM™ AX, and so on to the heated oil phase so it won’t start to hydrate while it’s in the water phase,...

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