Controversy: Are hydrogenated oils bad for your skin? Part two – the molecular structure of hydrogenated oils

Yesterday, we took a look at hydrogenation, whether it can turn an oil into a trans fat, some naturally occurring trans fats, and, finally, if hydrogenated thingies are bad for our skin. Today, let’s take a look at the molecular structure of oils and plastics. Let’s recall the paragraph that started this tirade…I mean, chemistry...

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Welcome to February 2019!

Wow, January flew by so fast, I barely noticed it was here! Thanks for joining me here on the blog for another month! I’ve been doing a lot of work for the free Learn Cosmetic Formulation Course we’re offering right now, and I realized how much fun I was having creating it and how important … Read more

Non-subscribers and $1, $3, and $5 subscribers! Check out the new e-zine – My favourite class formulas: Men’s products!

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re a $10 subscriber and want to download the coupon for the e-zine, please visit this post to obtain your coupon code. That is the only place you can find the coupon code.  This month, I’m sharing with you my favourite class formulas especially designed for the menfolk who might have beards, … Read more

Non-subscribers and $1, $3, and $5 subscribers! Check out the new e-zine – My favourite class formulas: Hair care products

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re a $10 subscriber and want to download the coupon for the e-zine, please visit this post to obtain your coupon code.  I love making pretty much everything, but I really love making and teaching hair care products. I remember the joy of making something awesome that made my oily hair finally … Read more