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In this post on making deodorants, Alaska asks:  I looked up Herbarie and was wondering if the AquaEm or Cromollient SCE would work in place of the water soluble esters? Thanks!  In the original recipe, I’m suggesting cyclomethicone – an oil soluble silicone – or Crodomol PMP – a water soluble ester. So yes, we can...

Thanks so much to this week’s reviewers of recipes! I really appreciate the hard work and thoughtfulness you put into your contribution to the blog! Thanks to Ella for her version of an aftershave gel! Thanks to Paige for this interesting looking body butter for pain made with Lotionpro!Thanks Ann for your version of the Trilogy Gentle...

If you want to buy the science-loving child (or adult) in your life a present, may I suggest this wonderful Lego Research Institute set with female scientists! It’s sold out at the moment, so bookmark that page and keep checking back to get your set! Note: I’m telling you about this because it’s awesome, not because...

A website called Sea Buckthorn Insider has stolen my writing, and have it on their website. They did not ask permission, and they are not responding to my requests to remove it. I am not affiliated with them in any way, and I would encourage you, my wonderful readers, to buy your sea buckthorn oil...

It’s come to my attention that the manufacturer of Caprol Micro Express has discontinued its manufacture and there are only a few gallons left at Lotioncrafter, so let us see what we can figure out as a replacement. As a quick note, Jen at Lotiocrafter could formulate CME for those who might want to buy...