Duplication

Potential duplication for Coochy Shave Cream (part one)

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Over the last few years, I’ve been experimenting quite a bit with adding rheology modifiers to our products, rather than using oil thickeners, like fatty alcohols, fatty acids, or butters. I haven’t shared much with you yet as I don’t like to make things today, then share them tomorrow, as I need to monitor the...

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Q&A quickie: What can I substitute for BHT in an anhydrous facial oil?

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In the June Q&A, Amy asked, I’ve got a question for ya! I’m duping Elf’s nourishing facial oil, it’s a fairly straight forward dupe. My question is about the BHT, is it really necessary? I’m thinking that they added to extend the life of the oils, but would something like rosemary oleoresin be a more...

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Q&A: Where to start duplicating Lush’s American Pie body conditioner lotion? Part three: Prototype formula

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So far we’ve reviewed the ingredients list, took a quick aside to talk about self-preserving lotions and hurdle technology; and thought about how much of each ingredient to use. Today, let’s make a prototype formula for this American Pie Body conditioner lotion!   We’re following the basic lotion making instructions for this formula. 1. Weigh...

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Q&A: Where to start duplicating Lush’s American Pie body conditioner lotion? Part two: How of much of each thing should we use?

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Welcome back to the series after our little side trip about “self-preserving” lotions. I can assure you, we will be using preservatives in our version of Lush’s American Pie body conditioner lotion! (Click here for part one…) And welcome back after my rant about the INCI ingredient list! (Definitely read that!) Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerine, Almond...

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Another aside about Lush’s “fresh fruit purées” now that I have an ingredient list with INCI names…

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Sorry I had to take a break in the Lush duplications, but I finally received my American Pie solid body conditioner and an American Cream solid body wash, and had to address what I saw on the ingredient list they sent me. Point of Interest: The solid body wash is way too fragranced! I love...

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