Grapeseed extract: Formulating hair care products

Grapeseed extract can reduce cell proliferation and there’s some talk it could help with hair growth (although I’m always dubious about claims like that). It would make a great addition to a shampoo or conditioner intended for dandruff prone hair! I’m thinking of including a little rosemary extract to the mix as well. (Click here...

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Question: What exactly is an extract?

In a comment in this post, p asks…Really enjoying your discussion of extracts! Maybe you mentioned this earlier, but is there a standard definition of what an extract is? Are they typically water-extracts by infusion (hot water or cold?), then dehydrated into a powder (under low pressure so no heat applied?)? Or similar with alcohol...

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re in love, think of today as an occasion to show your partner how much you appreciate being part of his or her life. If you’re single this Valentine’s Day, think of it as the day before some awesome half price chocolate sales! If you’re indifferent, then happy Sunday!...

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Grapeseed extract (updated)

There is an extract called grape seed extract that is actually derived from a pine tree. We’re discussing grapeseed extract (no space between the two words), which is derived from the seeds of grapes. Grapeseed extract is a great way to get the goodness of grapeseed oil (and more!) into our products without worrying about...

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Saturday ramblings…

My mom visited my blog the other day and said, “It’s all about chemistry!” So this is a picture for my mom, a picture of her only daughter trying to put five D cell batteries in her mouth, and, surprisingly, only managing three! I feel so bad for my mom at times – she’s such...

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