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I’m still researching and thinking and experimenting in the workshop, so look for new posts starting this weekend! Between my third cold of the year, my lovely medication related stomach ulcer, teaching classes at Voyageur Soap & Candle, and youth program stuff, I haven’t had time to sit at the computer and compose. Thanks for...

Why am I so obsessed with science? Why do I believe so much in posting references and studies for the things I write? Because without those things, we end up with posts like this one I found at Salis Skincare entitled Why I don’t ever use coconut oil on my face. Allow me to quote,...

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR CETYL ALCOHOL FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN?In this post, substituting one ingredient for another, Zink asks: I’m looking for a Cetyl alcohol alternative for use in a spot treatment/for cystic acne. So anything relatively inert would be good, suggestions? Can I ask a question? Where did the idea that cetyl alcohol is incredibly comedogenic or...

Thanks for your feedback in the What interests you? and Still collecting your thoughts posts! (Keep it coming!) You’ve given me so much to try out and research – it’s so freakin’ exciting!!! I hope I didn’t scare any of you by saying I wasn’t inspired, but I guess I was getting a little tired of...

Please keep those thoughts and ideas coming! I’m getting great ideas for research and experimentation from you! I’m reading your comments and already my brain is swirling with ideas and my notebook pages are being filled at an alarming rate! So much awesome! Such inspiration!  If you live in Metro Vancouver or Fraser Valley, check...