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In this post on hydrolyzed oat protein, Marjo commented: I love the benefits described and tried today a testbatch.. But indeed i have real issue with the smell too… Wow it is really smelly! I think I will stick to silk and elastine. It’s interesting how we react differently to different ingredients! As I’ve mentioned quite a...
As I plan to make this a regular thing, I’m wondering what has you wondering? When you’re making a lotion, when you’re creating a conditioner, when you’re whipping that shea butter, what dances through your brain? What has you stumped? I will continue to check out your comments and e-mail messages, but I would love...
Every day I see so many great comments and e-mail messages from wonderful readers like you, but I find I have a hard time getting to them when I only have so much time to write in the mornings. So I’ve decided to create a new series called Weekend Wonderings where you can find those...
I’ve been asked this question a lot over the last two weeks and the answer is simple: Lecithin can’t be used as the sole emulsifier in an oil in water lotion like product. Don’t get me wrong – I love lecithin as an emollient and as a water absorber in a few of my mostly oil...
Raymond is doing a lot of work with his hands at his job, and I trash my hands regularly with all the sewing, knitting, crocheting, and other crafting I do, not to mention the cleaning up afterwards, so I thought I’d make some of this hand protectant to help us both. I like this recipe...