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Argan Oil & Rose Shampoo Bars
These pretty pink shampoo bars kick out oodles of fluffy bubbles, leave your hair shiny and soft, and smell fabulous. They're an update of a formulation I first shared back in 2020; I still really like the original but I knew one big change would make this...
Jojoba Mint Natural Foot Cream
With summer sandal season right around the corner, now feels like the perfect time to whip up a batch of rich & velvety Jojoba Mint Natural Foot Cream! This beginner-friendly DIY stars some of my favourite oils and butters, and I’ve taken care of all the fussy...
Banish ingrown hairs with my DIY version of Tend Skin
Ingrown hairs are my nemesis. They’re painful, unsightly, and unfortunately my body is a big fan of growing hairs the wrong way. I suffered for years until a Reddit thread turned me onto a product called Tend Skin… which worked, but at over $20 CAD a bottle, it added...
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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 quantities of bases for scrubs and lotions and just add color & fragrance as needed? Like with ingredients in cold process soap. Thank you!" – Tara
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 products for heat-hardiness for summer shipping. I've recently started adding my products to Amazon and they require non-melting survivability at 155F for 1 hour. I'm close...
What to do with Cocamidopropyl Betaine
If you want to create foaming cleansers, I highly recommend having some Cocamidopropyl Betaine on hand! It's super duper versatile and generally makes bubbly things of all kinds better 😄
SCI: to cook, or not to cook?
🗳️ From The Q&A Archive: "Why do some formulators recommending “cooking” the SCI for their shampoo bars. Ive seen it with both the noodles and powder. What’s the reason for this?" – Theresa Griffin
How can I add oily ingredients to an otherwise watery serum?
🗳️ From The Q&A Archive: "My question is about serums that contain oily ingredients and water ingredients. Is that possible? Because I have some oil based extracts but I would love to incorporate allantion and all the watery soluble goodies." –...
