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In the monthly Q&A, Holly asked, I’ve been getting into making hair care products; and I’m conflicted on PEGS. I was going to use Olivem 300 (INCI: Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters or PEG-7 olivate) in a conditioner, I’ve also used them in cleansers and micellar waters with nice results! But, I had a family member...
Yes, I know I should come up with better names for my formulas, but this tells you what you need to know – it’s a slightly thicker, non greasy cationic lotion that you can make in about 10 minutes! You don’t need to use a ton of oils and butters to make something thicker that...
Yes, I know I should come up with better names for my formulas, but this tells you what you need to know – it’s a slightly thicker, non greasy cationic lotion that you can make in about 10 minutes! You don’t need to use a ton of oils and butters to make something thicker that...
Yes, I know I should come up with better names for my formulas, but this tells you what you need to know – it’s a slightly thicker, non greasy cationic lotion that you can make in about 10 minutes! You don’t need to use a ton of oils and butters to make something thicker that...
Yes, I know I should come up with better names for my formulas, but this tells you what you need to know – it’s a slightly thicker, non greasy cationic lotion that you can make in about 10 minutes! You don’t need to use a ton of oils and butters to make something thicker that...