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Members’ Q&A: Formulating an oil free moisturizer? And a huge aside on polarity and solubility

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In the April Q&A, Kelly asked: I’m looking through some of the prior ezines as I need to create an oil free body moisturizer. I’m planning to start fake baking, spray tanning! All recommendations point out that to get lasting results, and less streaking etc, that an oil free moisturizer is best suited. If you have...

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Members’ Q&A: Adding slip and glide to lotion bars?

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In the April Q&A, Gabriella asked: I’m trying to make a lotion bar; however, the product doesn’t glide on smooth like a lip balm would. It bunches in my skin (like in the picture) and the product goes on the side of my container tube making it messy to put the cap on. Should I increase...

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Members’ Q&A: Formulating a dry oil spray?

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In the April Q&A, Laura asked: I’m wondering if there is a recipe on the site anywhere for a dry oil spray or if it’s simply Cyclomethicone with some fragrance oil in it? I did try searching but my words ‘dry oil’ only turn up things for dry skin, I can’t find an actual recipe so...

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Members’ Q&A: Does Sepimax ZEN feel sticky? Adding an emulsifier to a cleansing oil?

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In April’s Q&A, Mercedes asked: Hey Susan! I have a question, I have both Sepimax Zen and Sepinov EMT 10 and I noticed when I made a gel serum and an eye gel with the ZEN, it’s really sticky or tacky on my skin for a while after putting it on. Is it supposed to be...

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Members exclusive: Formulas I would have offered at the US conference: Anhydrous facial serum

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I was scheduled to offer a seminar on facial products at the US conference in Atlanta in early May, but had to cancel due to my ongoing pain issues, so I present to you the formulas I would have shared at the sold out (30 participants) $89 per person seminar. I love a good anhydrous...

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