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Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#009396″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#f7f7f7″ icon_color=”#3b9b46″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_all=”#d3d3d3″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Have a question about one of my formulations?” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The best place to ask questions about my formulations is to comment on the post (or video on YouTube), and then I can comment back. There are no old posts!<\/strong> It is much better for you to comment on the relevant post than an irrelevant newer one\u2014I\u2019ll see it at the exact same time, but anybody else with the same question will never find it if you\u2019ve posted your question on a totally unrelated post.<\/p>\n Before you ask,\u00a0please<\/em>\u00a0check the\u00a0FAQ<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Encyclopedia<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0They are both positively loaded with helpful information on preservatives, shelf life, substitutions, where to shop, ingredients, and all the other questions I hear pretty regularly, and you\u2019ll get your answer instantly. As of 2020, there are over 130 articles there!\u00a0If you write to me with a question that is covered in the FAQ I will not reply.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Wondering where to start?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n If you’re new to DIYing, I highly recommend you sign up for my DIY Skin Care for Beginners<\/a> course if you haven\u2019t already! It’s 100% online and completely free.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Looking for one-on-one coaching or formulation help?” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n You can book 60-minute one-on-one sessions with me here<\/a>.<\/p>\n I also offer a limited number of lower cost 30-minute one-on-one sessions through my Patreon<\/a>. This tier is capped and is usually full, but keep an eye out\u2014a spot could free up at any time. You can also learn more about the different ways you can learn from me here<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Have a question about a specific ingredient?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for information on a specific ingredient,\u00a0check out my\u00a0encyclopedia<\/a><\/strong>. I\u2019m still working on it, but each entry includes loads of useful information on the ingredient in question, including places to purchase it and substitutions. As of 2020, there are over 180 entries, and I add more frequently. I try to make sure there is an encyclopedia entry for all the ingredients I use in my formulations, especially if they are new ingredients.<\/p>\n I also recommend reading through these two posts to learn how to research your ingredients for yourself:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Wondering if I have a formulation for something particular?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Please start by using the search function.<\/a><\/p>\n You can also navigate Humblebee & Me<\/em> by category, using the main menu at the top of the website. Underneath “Recipes” you’ll find categories like “Face<\/a>” and “Hair<\/a>“, and sub-categories like “Facial Cleansers<\/a>” and “Shampoo & Shampoo Bars<\/a>“.<\/p>\n You can also find a complete list of all the projects I\u2019ve ever shared\u00a0here<\/a>. That page does tend to load very slowly as it\u2019s an extremely long list, so you might find you\u2019re better off using the categories I\u2019ve created in the main menu to narrow your search to all things hair or all things body first.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Looking for a particular post?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Please use the search function.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Want to advertise on Humblebee & Me?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Don’t contact me; I am not interested.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Want to guest post?” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Don’t contact me; I am not interested.<\/p>\n I will delete all your emails. If you keep emailing me, I will delete all your emails until I eventually just send you back a screen capture of this page with this section highlighted.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Want to request a video or formulation?” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n If you want to\u00a0Request a Recipe<\/strong><\/a>, please use\u00a0this form<\/a> so I can keep your request sorted.\u00a0If you want to\u00a0Request a Video<\/strong><\/a>, please use\u00a0this form!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Have a different marketing proposal?” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Do not email me about advertising services, paid (or unpaid) link swaps, guest blog posts, supplied content, free articles with \u201cjust one link\u201d in them, replacing pre-existing links with links to your website to improve your SEO, or other marketing stuff. I will delete all your emails.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you keep emailing me, I will send you back a screen capture of this page with this section highlighted and block you.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Looking for business advice?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I’m afraid I cannot offer business advice.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Have a medical question?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Please don\u2019t contact me asking for medical advice<\/strong>. I\u2019m not a doctor so I really can\u2019t help there\u2014I\u2019m just going to tell you to go see a real doctor.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Have a general question or feedback?” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n You can email me at me [at] humblebeeandme.com, but I cannot promise a reply because I am just one person and I get far more emails than any one person could ever hope to answer. If you really need a reply, please consider becoming a Humblebee & Me Patron<\/a>\u2014they are my priority!<\/p>\n If you email me with a question that is answered on Humblebee & Me<\/em> (Encyclopedia<\/a>,\u00a0FAQ<\/a>, blog posts, etc.) you won’t get a reply. I’m sorry, but Humblebee & Me<\/em> is a one-person operation and I offer my content freely. I do not have the time or resources to privately answer questions that have already been answered publicly.<\/p>\n (For some super weird reason, I can\u2019t reply to any Hotmail or MSN email addresses\u2026 they seem to have decided that everything coming from me is spam, so it all gets bounced back. If you can email me from a different address or send me a\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0message, please do, and if you can\u2019t\u2026 I can\u2019t reply. Which is dumb, I know, but talk to Hotmail, they\u2019re the problem :\/ )<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Looking for help developing your own formulation?” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n You can book 60-minute one-on-one sessions with me here<\/a>.<\/p>\n I also offer a limited number of lower cost one-on-one sessions through my Patreon<\/a>. My top-tier Patrons receive a 30-minute monthly 1-on-1 call with me to discuss whatever they want, including formulation assistance. If you\u2019re interested in that, you can learn more at https:\/\/patreon.com\/MarieRayma<\/a>. This tier is capped at 15 people and is usually full, but keep an eye out\u2014a spot could free up at any time. There is no waiting list, but if I notice a spot has opened up I announce it to my patrons first, so you might consider becoming a lower-tier patron if you’re interested in one of these limited one-on-one spots.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_sidebar orientation=”right” area=”sidebar-1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Contact Me SaveThe best place to ask questions about my formulations is to comment on the post (or video on YouTube), and then I can comment back. There are no old posts! It is much better for you to comment … Continue reading \n