Question: Are you getting what you think you’re getting when you buy ingredients?

In this post, Always Looking 4 1 More writes:In regards to your comment, “If you see something like aloe vera, odds are really good that it’s aloe vera liquid or extract, not the gel, because the gel doesn’t get used all that often.” I’ve come to the conclusion that not much of what we find in...

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Thickener: Behenyl alcohol

I do love working with thickeners in my products! We know that cetyl alcohol can produce something slicker and silkier than stearic acid, and that cetearyl alcohol can offer those same qualities with a little more waxiness, so what does behenyl alcohol bring to the party? First, a review…. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol...

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Question: BTMS-25 and products not emulsifying

Kathy wrote to me to ask why a recipe similar to this one wasn’t working for her. I knew right away that BTMS-25 was the culprit! If you’re using Incroquat BTMS as your emulsifier, please ensure you’re using BTMS-50 – not BTMS-25 – as your emulsifier! BTMS-25 contains 25% behentrimonium methosulfate, the active ingredient in...

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Why did I buy that again? Pineapple extract

I write this post about how I’m back, then I forget to hit publish on yesterday’s post! I guess I need more vacation time!  Pineapple extract (INCI Ananas cosmosus fruit extract or powder) can be found in a powder form that is used at 0.5% in the cool down phase of your product. This extract...

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Why did I buy that? Banana fruit extract

I love bananas! They feel like a very silly fruit, all yellow and bendy, and they taste great. With high levels of potassium and Vitamin A, I try to eat one every single day! I’ve been playing around with powdered banana fruit extract lately, so I thought I’d share my thoughts! Banana fruit extract (INCI...

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