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  • Creating light lotions: Part two cold process, cationic emulsifiers

    Creating light lotions: Part two cold process, cationic emulsifiers

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  • Creating oily gels with Sucragel

    Creating oily gels with Sucragel

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  • Creating oily gels, scrubs & balms with with Sapogel Q

    Creating oily gels, scrubs & balms with with Sapogel Q

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  • Creating shower oils with LUMOROL K 5229

    Creating shower oils with LUMOROL K 5229

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    Emollients you will love: Esters – part one, introduction & solid esters

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    Emollients You Will Love: New Oils & Butters

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    Encyclopedia Botanique – Botanical extracts

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    Foamy, bubbly, lathery powders: Face & body cleansers

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    Formulating Facial Products

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