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Formula
When is an emulsion “emulsified”? Can we see this process happening? We can, and we’ll be doing that with the help of a few videos I’ve created! What you’ll see in this post is the video a gorgeous thickened lotion formula taken during a lotion making class at Voyageur Soap & Candle using Ritamulse SCG...
It’s great to find a free formula like this in the wild, but to make something truly incredible, you need to practice your process for that specific product, following the instructions carefully so the emulsion comes together and stays together without seeping oil or coalescing into “cheese curds.” For this formula, you’ll want to...
Woo hoo! We’re holding a Zoom workshop on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2 pm PST (Vancouver time) to talk about cold process emulsifiers and LUMOROL K 5229 (making shower oils). We’ll be talking about these things and more during this time. I’m super excited as we haven’t held one in ages. It’s open to...
This is a bonus formula I shared during my cold process emulsifier class I offered at Windy Point Soap Making Supplies in 2018. It’s a lovely, light but hydrating, non-greasy lotion formula to which you can add all manner of lovely fragrance or essential oils to make you feel all wintery and cozy! We have...
This is a decadent creamy facial and body cleanser we made at our first spa day class at Windy Point Soap Making Supplies in autumn 2018, one I make regularly today for my face and body because it’s just so creamy and cleansing and moisturizing. Leaving my skin feeling soft and conditioned without being tight...