Cosmeceuticals

Q&A: What are these new products using “essence” in the name?

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In the August Q&A post, Brian asked, What are these new products using “Essence” in the name? Fresh Black Tea Kombacha and Tatcha The Essence, Plumping Skin Softer, both listing saccharomyces as the first ingredient, and both hitting near $100 in price. The dictionary definition of “Essence” makes no sense here but it is a...

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Q&A: Does resveratrol need to be diluted before using?

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In the July Q&A, Heather R asked, I need help in understanding “Resveratrol” – Does it need to be diluted first like Hyaluronic Acid does? I would like to use it in a spray on facial toner. I bought 5g of it from Lotioncrafter. I’ve written a short post on Resveratrol, which I’ve linked in the...

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Q&A: Into which phase would I put n-acetyl glucosamine? Is there a limit to the size of the cool down phase?

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In the March Q&A, Olja asked, My question is about NAG (N-acetyl glucosamine). To which phase do you put it. If you put it to the cool down phase, do you dissolve it prior? Can you dissolve it in a glicerite extract (which also contains some water) and than put it in the lotion? Moreover, if using...

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Q&A: Which emulsifiers do we use to make a lotion containing acids, such as AHAs or fruit acid complex?

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In the October Q&A post, Sarah asked: This is a question that has been consuming me – which emulsifiers do we use to make a lotion or cream (not a gel) containing acids, such as fruit AHAs, and lactic acid? Seriously! Which ones? Signed, Old and Wrinkly Kristina shared, Simulgreen 18-2 is ECOcert and Natrue certified, AND is stable between ph...

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Q&A: Has anyone used MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)? What did you think?

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In the August Q&A, Charlette very awesomely asked more awesome questions! I‘m wondering if anyone (including Susan!) has used Methylsulfonylmethane–otherwise known as MSM? From what I’ve read–it’s like a wonder ingredient-and yet I don’t see it in formulas. It’s referred to as an “additive”. Essential Wholesale says this about ingredient: “Excellent ingredient for mature skin...

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