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Can you “masterbatch” large quantities of bases for scrubs and lotions and just add color & fragrance as needed?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi! I have been wondering: Can you "masterbatch" large...
Mini Formulation Makeover: Rose & Silk Facial Setting Spray (c. 2013)
A nice idea, but poor execution. Let's make it better!
What are your best tips on formulating stick/solid products for heat-hardiness for summer shipping?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "I'd love your best tips on formulating stick/solid...
What to do with Cocamidopropyl Betaine
If you want to create foaming cleansers, I highly recommend having some Cocamidopropyl Betaine on...
SCI: to cook, or not to cook?
🗳️ From The Q&A Archive: "Why do some formulators recommending “cooking” the...
How can I add oily ingredients to an otherwise watery serum?
🗳️ From The Q&A Archive: "My question is about serums that contain oily...
Patron Exclusive: Q&A with herbalist Vivienne Campbell
Last year I asked my patrons for questions for my upcoming interview with herbalist Vivienne...
What is the difference between a moisturiser and a lotion?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "What is the difference between a moisturiser and a...
Mini Formulation Makeover: Shea Butter & Citrus Shampoo Bar (c. 2012)
My first ever shampoo bar needs a glow up 😄 Let's get to it!
How to Use PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
I learned a lot! I definitely need to use this one more 😄
Do bee products (honey, royal jelly, propolis, etc.) make a product harder or easier to preserve?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "I enjoyed the mini-makeover of the Egyptian Magic...
What to do with polysorbate 20 & polysorbate 80
This ended up being more of a "how to use" than a "what to make with". The "what to make with" is...
How should I incorporate delicate oils into emulsions?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Certain oils are considered heat-sensitive, such as...
How could I formulate hand wash tablets?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi Marie. Recently, I have been making my own foaming...
What to do with xanthan gum
Ahh, xanthan gum. Possibly the best example of an ingredient where a little can be lovely, but too...
Live Ingredient List Analysis: Laneige’s Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser
What a neat, thoughtfully formulated product!
Can you clean pump-top bottles and re-use them?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Am I correct in thinking that the containers that I use...
Mini Formulation Makeover: Coco Mango Body Balm (c. 2015)
This DIY was originally inspired by a store-bought product. Featuring all sorts of different types...
Why do we use several humectants in one formula?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Why do we use several humectants in one formula?" – Jing...
What to do with glycerin
The versatile humectant queen! There's so much you can do with glycerin once you understand all...
What do you think for ingredients should be in a face cream for sensitive skin?
🗳️ From The Q&A Archives: "What do you think for ingredients should be in a...
Extra Creamy, Extra Minty Lip Balm
I loooooove this formula, and I hope you do, too! It's not only a kick butt lip balm, but it's...
Do you need to test and adjust the pH of your formulations before you add your preservative?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi. Some formulations say to add the preservative last...
How are eye creams different from face creams?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi Marie, my question is: Why is there a difference...
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