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Q&A: Creating conditioners that add volume and retain curls? Using conditioning agents that won’t weigh down hair – Varisoft EQ 65

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In the July Q&A, Melanie asked: I am finding that the shampoos and conditioners I make based on your recipes leave my hair lovely and soft. This is great because my hair is naturally dry and processed, but it is making my natural curl less defined. Is there something I can add to my leave in...

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Subscribers’ exclusive: Improving radiance and brightening skin: Ingredients to reduce hyperpigmentation (part one)

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We’ve spent the last week looking at various ways we can “improve radiance” and “brighten skin”. On Monday, we took a look at using hydrating and moisturizing ingredients to increase hydration and reduce dryness. On Wednesday, we created a hand & body lotion for more humid climates, and Thursday, we created one for more arid...

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Discussion: What are your favourite ingredients? Lotions and facial products

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In the February Q&A, Cecilia asked: I’m picking up some new things again. Looking for more naturally-derived/natural adjacent stuff. Looking for thickeners, emulsifiers, surfactants (I have SCI, CB, decyl and coco glucosides I think), any cool actives, preservatives… doesn’t have to be natural. but what would be your top say 10 or so ingredients, I...

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Member exclusive: Making lotions with Varisoft EQ 65 (part two, the formula) – The light, fluffy, triple threat 97% natural or ECOcert lotion

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Yesterday, we took a look at some guidelines around making lotions with Varisoft EQ 65, an ECOcert cationic or positively charged emulsifier that can be used for conditioners as well as lotions. Let’s create a formula for a light, fluffy, mousse like lotion today. I’m on a serious ester kick right now – you’ll see...

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Member exclusive: Making lotions using Varisoft EQ 65 (part one)

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In the January Patreon Q&A, Emmi asked how we could incorporate water soluble ingredients into lotion bars, then casually mentioned she had Varisoft EQ 65 that she might be able to use as an emulsifier. Yes, this is possible, as we saw in this solid scrub bar! We’ve made so many lotions using cationic quaternary...

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