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Mini Formulation Makeover: Egyptian Magic Lotion (c. 2015)
For my first ever Mini Formulation Makeover, we're kicking things off with my Egyptian Magic...
What to do with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI)
I adore this gentle solid surfactant, but it's definitely better suited to some jobs than others....
What’s the difference between a lightweight leave-in hair conditioner and a hair serum?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "What's the difference between a lightweight leave-in...
How to use Sepimax ZEN™
I've been formulating with Sepimax ZEN™ (INCI: Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6) for years and I...
Can the number of actives affect your emulsion’s stability?
🎁 From The Q&A Archives: "Can the number of actives affect your emulsion’s stability?"...
Patron Update: April 16, 2026
Hello Patrons! I’m back from the writing workshop (I've been back nearly 3 weeks, actually) and I...
A novel way to improve skin health?
Over the last few weeks I’ve noticed my skin has been a lot better than usual; fewer breakouts,...
Patron Exclusive: Jojoba Mint Natural Foot Cream – 4 variations
As I developed my new Jojoba Mint Natural Foot Cream, I created several different...
How could I start making a DIY version of my mom’s favourite discontinued cleanser?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi Marie, My mum used Anne French cleanser for decades,...
How does this emulsion get away without having a preservative?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Dear Marie, I am confused when I read the ingredient...
Formulate a new Dual Hair Conditioner with me (Part 2)
Let's make some conditioner and see how my brand new Dual Hair Conditioner formulation works!
Live Ingredient List Analysis: Laneige’s Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer
Ooooh, this was a fun one! A super fluid, self-preserving formulation that feels quite at-home...
Do you have any experience using Leucidal Liquid as a preservative?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Do you have any experience using Leucidal Liquid as a...
What to do with allantoin
Allantoin deserves more love! It packs a wonderful skincare punch at low levels, is easy-going,...
Is infusing my own oils “safe”?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Is infusing my own oils "safe"? I have read that...
Formulate a new Dual Hair Conditioner with me (Part 1)
I need more hair conditioner, so let's formulate one together!
Patron Update: March 13, 2026
Formulating, new videos coming, more sunshine, and I'm off to do some writing 🙂
Can I thicken a finished lotion with some gum?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "I have an emulsion I made that turned out too thin....
What to do with BTMS-25 & BTMS-50
If you don't have one or both of these ingredients already, I definitely think you should! They're...
How do you keep track of why you purchased an ingredient?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "You have ordered a "few" products and when they arrive...
A simple, lightweight co-wash
This 8-ingredient co-wash grew out of the experiments I did to get to know Bio...
What would you say is the main difference between a body wash vs a face wash?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "What would you say is the main difference between a body...
What to do with cetearyl alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol—the ingredient near the top of so many commercial hair conditioners and lotions,...
Patron Exclusive: Full interview with herbalist Vivienne Campbell
Even more herbally goodness with Vivienne! This version of the interview is nearly twice as long...
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