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Why did I buy that again? Cera bellina (Updated 2021)

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Cera bellina (INCI:  Polyglycerol-3 Beeswax) is a form of beeswax in which the fatty acids have been esterified to create a polyglycerol that is more hydrophilic or water liking. It can be used in just about any product you want, including lotions and other water containing things. Anywhere you might use beeswax, you can use...

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Question: How to measure small amounts of preservative?

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In this post, Ellbie asks:  Can you at some time during this Newbie series talk about a good technique for weighing your preservative? Specifically Germall Plus liquid. I have the dangest time trying to figure an accurate means of weighing this viscous liquid out. I am a tween (not really a newbie and with enough knowledge...

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Question: Are silicones healthy for our hair or skin?

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Laura wrote in this post, Hi! I found ur blog just yesterday but i’m falling in love! My question is… are silicones really sure and healthy for our hair? This is what i know: silicones occludes skin pores and cuticular layer of our hair, and don’t let him repair from the inside… isn’t real? And, also,...

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Supplier updates!

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A quick note about some things I found at Voyageur Soap & Candle! They’ve started carrying cetearyl alcohol, micronized zinc oxide (water or oil soluble), and a ton of new micas (the one to the left is blue lagoon mica). They’ll be carrying two new products in July that I will be running down to...

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