The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey Formulating Inc.! Join Susan as she obsesses about cosmetic chemistry and other things (some possibly related to monkeys). Often strange, occasionally useful, and always worth a stop as a point of interest on your journey through the Intertron.
It’s been my great honour to have known Marg Peebles for a number of years through the Handcrafted Bath & Body Guild, where she is a director and founding member. She was the one who introduced me to Patreon as a way of earning money from the blog when I was bumped from my job and...
In the December Q&A, Michele asked: When you are heating your distilled water do you boil it on the stove and heat and hold for 20-25 minutes? Is that necessary or only necessary when making some formulations? I find when I do this, the water evaporates. I’m concerned that my percentages are no longer accurate because...
As you know, I’ve had a hard year with all my muscle spasms and such, but I’m so happy to be going back to teaching, starting this weekend at Voyageur Soap & Candle, then in November at Windy Point Soap in Calgary! I am incredibly excited about this! I have to watch my energy levels … Read more
I’m not sure what’s going on out there in the world, but there seem to be some serious misunderstandings about acids, bases, pH, and more, so let’s just get down to it. I’ll give you a quick summary in bold, and a longer explanation, if you want it. WHAT DOES pH MEAN? pH is a...
In the May Q&A, Tash asked: I’d love to know more about using menthol crystals beyond shower steamers and foot cream. They’re intriguing me. I keep opening the container to huff them and shake them slightly because the sound is fascinating me. Are you sure you don’t hang out with my best friend? When she visits,...