Question: Are silicones healthy for our hair or skin?

Laura wrote in this post, Hi! I found ur blog just yesterday but i’m falling in love! My question is… are silicones really sure and healthy for our hair? This is what i know: silicones occludes skin pores and cuticular layer of our hair, and don’t let him repair from the inside… isn’t real? And, also,...

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Questions I’ve seen this week: Cetyl esters or alcohol,

In this post, Anastasia writes, When you have time for a question (totally for my own info!), I am having trouble understanding the difference between cetyl esters and cetyl alcohol. When would I use one over the other? Thanks! In this post on formulating and using thickeners, I take a look at what each fatty alcohol,...

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I really can’t help you…

As I will have time in the coming months, I’m pleased to note that I am now able to offer paid consultations for businesses. If this interests you, please email me at swiftcraftymonkey@swiftcraftymonkey.blog for details. I have made it very clear that I will not help you duplicate any products, so please don’t ask. I’m...

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Fragrances – weather, temperature, and seasons

Do you change your fragrances with the seasons? Do you have a favourite for summer, winter, fall, or spring? My all time favourite is – wait for it – Clementine Cupcake from Brambleberry (surprise! surprise!) but I also have room for Jewelled Citrus, Yuzy, and Hello Sweet Thang (also Brambleberry), and Lemon Curd, which kinda...

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Why did I buy that? Rita BTMS-225

I’m an ingredient junkie, so you know that when Voyageur Soap & Candle brought in Rita BTMS-225, I had to have it. What’s it all about and how do we use it? The INCI for BTMS-225 is Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol. It’s a hair and skin conditioner as well as a complete emulsifier. If...

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