The chemistry of our nails: Wrap-up

Well, that’s it for nails for now. Here’s a quick set of links on this topic… Chemistry of nailsLecithinLanolinFormulating a balm with lanolin and lecithinFormulating a whipped butter with lanolin and lecithinFormulating a lotion bar with lanolin and lecithinOil based scrubsIncorporating water soluble ingredients in an anhydrous creationOther ideas for nail products...

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Back to basics: Wrap up and link-o-rama

I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of posts on anhydrous products. These recipes are great for beginners or those who wish to avoid using preservatives. And if you’re a veteran, why not try your hand at these products again? I know I’ve been reminded of how decadent a rich, whipped butter can feel or how...

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Back to basics: Lotion bars – wrap-up and link-o-rama!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of posts on lotion bars. If you’re a beginner, I hope you’ve learned enough to try a few variations of these wonderfully simple and awesome bars. If you’re a veteran, I hope I’ve given you a few ideas on how to see the humble lotion bar in a different...

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Mother’s day is almost here!

If you’re in North America, you know Mother’s Day is this Sunday! I love holidays like this. Much like birthdays, it’s a chance to celebrate someone you love by offering up presents and good food and spend a little time together. So what are you making for your mom or maternal figure this week? My...

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The importance of preservatives

I found this little video on Cosmeticsinfo.org and thought I would share it with you! (Click on the “Importance of Preservatives” video on the right hand side.) Even though the mould appears in splotches on day 8, there’s a lot of contamination going on that we can’t see in the days beforehand. Yes, I know...

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