Making a Japanese themed body wash – surfactants

Why did I choose the surfactants I did for my Japanese themed body wash? Always ask yourself about your goal and skin feel preferences to determine which ingredients you’ll use. I like to use at least two anionic (negatively charged) surfactants and one amphoteric (could be negative, could be positive) surfactant in my products because...

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Making a Japanese themed body wash…

My husband loves all things Japanese (hence the Genshiken youth group he runs for the “society for the study of modern visual culture” at the library where they watch anime and read manga and discuss both for hours!) and I thought I’d make him a Japanese themed body wash with ingredients that remind me of...

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Weekend Wonderings: Aloe butter and preservatives, preserving fresh face masks, and heating evening primrose oil

Is there anybody out there? I know you’re visiting the blog based on my stats, but the comments section is bare and my inbox is lonely and bored! I have a few sections that want your input – Formulating Friday, collecting your favourite recipes, forgotten threads – and I haven’t heard from the people who won...

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Canadian Association of Professional Soap and Cosmetic Crafters – upcoming conference and I’m offering a workshop there!!!

The Canadian Association of Professional Soap & Cosmetic Crafters is brand new, and it’s waiting for people like us to join! Lindalu is organizing a conference for March 2014 in Banff, and I’ve been invited to lead a workshop in shampoo and conditioners. (I’m so excited!) Voyageur Soap & Candle are on board – and we...

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Voyageur Soap & Candle is carrying my e-books!

I’m so excited that Voyageur Soap & Candle is carrying my e-books to help me raise money for our Rated T for Teen youth programs held at the Chilliwack and Yarrow libraries! As you may or may not know, every penny raised from these e-books that you get from me, Lotioncrafter, or Voyageur Soap &...

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