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If you’re a $10 subscriber, click now to see the post intended for you! If you’re interested, check out the new e-zine, Surfactants, part one: A reference guide! Surfactants part one: A reference guide is your one stop reference for surfactants including thickeners, anionics, non-ionics, amphoterics, and blends. It also includes fundamental information required to...
So you know how I said I was trying to make the e-zines smaller. Yeah, well, I was wrong. This month’s e-zine is more than 83 pages with chart after chart for every surfactant I’ve ever used, and more information thickeners than you ever wanted to know along with loads of science and fun about...
In the June Q&A, Kuni asked: I would like to try your Lavender & Chamomile Toner for my 12 year old daughter, but I don’t have honeyquat and germall plus (could not find it in my country). Could I use Softisan GC8 (Glyceryl Caprylate) up to 2% as hydrating agent, anti acne and anti microbial support...
In the June Q&A, Karrye asked, I’ve been musing over creating a creamy body wash. Something that would go in a bottle, and be a thicker consistency. I’d like to use SCI as I have loads on hand and it does give a nice skin feel. I also have DSL and Slsa. Could you point me...
We’ve spent the last week looking at different ingredients we could use in a solid shampoo bar that’s pH balanced to be between 4 to 6.5, which is the right acidic range for our hair. When I create shampoo bars, I prefer to use sodium cocoyl isethionate or SCI, which comes in noodles, prills, powders,...