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I’m doing a Zoom workshop for all my subscribers! Which day should we do it?

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Hey everyone, as I mentioned in the Welcome to December post – which I definitely suggest you read as there are all kinds of information in there each month – I’d love to do a Zoom workshop on something later this month, during the Christmas to New Year’s break (25th to 1st). The 25th and...

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What does it mean for a product to be “oil-free”? Let’s look at some lawsuits!

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Way way back when I was just a starting formulator who still bought personal care products from the shops, I searched for an oil-free moisturizer for my very oily, acne prone skin. The helpful young woman at Shopper’s Drug Mart recommended a product that contained not only sunflower oil, but shea butter too! I was...

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Q&A: What is Undaria pinnatifida (seaweed) powder? Where can I find it? How can I make this gorgeous OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil?

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In the monthly Q&A, Donna asked, Hello, I am trying to duplicate a body oil that has seaweed/algae as an ingredient, undaria pinnatifida powder to be specific. I can’t find a similar ingredient that will work in oil. All other ingredients are oils or extracts. Does anyone have a suggestion? The body oil is OSEA Undaria Algae...

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Discussion: Do you know where to find lotion dispensing equipment for a variety of emulsions?

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In the monthly Q&A, Tami asked, Do you know where I can find decent lotion dispensing equipment for various viscosities of emulsion, ranging from thin to cream? The one I have now is just about to be dropped kicked off the side of the bluff. Looking for something that allows a precise dialing in of quantity...

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Discussion: Looking for your feedback on what information I include in posts and formulations!

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I’ve realized that as I share new series on the site – for instance, the sensory characteristic series, the combining emollients series, the new shelf life series – the size and number of posts required to share formulas and ingredients with you are growing as I want to incorporate as much information as I can...

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