Anhydrous

Duplication of Beauticontrol Nutri-Rich Oil revisited, part two

by

Yesterday, we reviewed the ingredient list for the duplication of the Beauticontrol Nutri-Rich Oil with apricot kernel oil so we can modify the version we made in October 2017. Today, let’s look at the formula we created originally, and modify it. Kim liked this version, but we ran out of a few ingredients, so we...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Duplication of Beauticontrol Nutri-Rich Oil revisited, part one

by

We’ve been struggling with this thickening clay for weeks and have experienced fail after fail, so let’s take a look at one if my must-have products that I’ve taken on holiday with me to England. Back in 2017, I created a potential duplication for Beauticontrol Nutri-Rich oil with apricot kernel oil for a young woman...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Creating a decadent dry brushing oil with squalane, another hydrocarbon

by

Yesterday, we created decadent dry brushing oil with isododecane that had a light, non-greasy feeling with great slip, glide, and spreadability. Today, let’s take a look at making this with another hydrocarbon, squalane. A reader named Stephany asked me this question on Instagram, where you can find me as @swiftcraftymonkey: I was reading your posts on squalane,...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Creating a decadent dry brushing oil with isododecane with an aside about grape seed oil

by

I’ve been playing a lot with isododecane, that very light, non-greasy, non-polar hydrocarbon we met the other day, and wanted to share another formula we’re loving around the SwiftCraftyMonkey house during these drier winter months! I can’t believe how itchy I’ve been feeling since the humidity dropped back in December. Yeah, I know, it’s like...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here

Formula: Making a few Vick’s like products with essential oils for cold & flu season

by

After sharing the post yesterday – Formula: Essential oil blend that might be like Saje’s Peppermint Halo Headache Remedy – Raymond remarked that we needed more of that Vick’s like jelly as one of us is bound to be sick sooner rather than later. Then I realized I hadn’t shared this with you, so it’s time...

This content is for Foundation, Formulation, and Innovation members only.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here