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Q&A: Modifying a quick refreshing scalp spray – part two, working with salicylic acid 

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Welcome back to this short series in which we’re modifying a formula for a quick spray refresher I created back in 2017 intended to soothe, protect, condition, moisturize, and cool annoyed, itchy, or otherwise perturbed scalps. Yesterday, we created a formula removing the ingredients Tiba didn’t want to use. Today, let’s take a look at...

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Creating rinse-off conditioners with silicone substitutes: Adding hair care actives to prevent colour fade or retain curls (part eight) – the formula! 

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Welcome back to this multi-part series on creating rinse-off hair conditioners with silicone substitutes. In part one, we took a look at how we might create a basic formula, choosing ingredients and preservatives. In part two, we analyzed the formula to see what each ingredient brings to the conditioner party, then took a look at...

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Creating rinse-off conditioners with silicone substitutes: Adding hair care actives to prevent colour fade or retain curls (part seven)

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Welcome back to this multi-part series on creating rinse-off hair conditioners with silicone substitutes. In part one, we took a look at how we might create a basic formula, choosing ingredients and preservatives. In part two, we analyzed the formula to see what each ingredient brings to the conditioner party, then took a look at...

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#alltheingredients: NatraPep® Pea (INCI: Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract)

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I was sent this gorgeous new ingredient from Voyageur Soap & Candle, NaturePep® Pea (INCI: Pisum Sativum (Pea) extract). It’s a clear, brown liquid with 12% to 17% concentration of pisum sativum extract that we use at 1% to 5% in the cool down phase of our water only or emulsified products 40˚C (104˚F) or...

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Q&A: Questions about Azelaic Acid?

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In the December Q&A, Kristina asked, Hi Susan!! I have a question about azelaic acid. In your blog post #alltheingredients: Azelaic Acid, you note that it is recommended that it be added to the cool down phase below 40˚C, but earlier in the post you note that Corum states that it has a melting point...

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