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(Member exclusive) Ingredient: PEG-6 caprylic/capric triglycerides

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PEG-6 caprylic/capric triglycerides is a non-sticky, non-ionic solubilizer or polyethylene glycol ester derived from coconuts we can use to solubilize small amounts of oils into water soluble products, like fragrance sprays, toners, and micellar waters. We can use it at 0.5% to 5% in the heated or cool down phase of our products. In micellar waters...

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(Member exclusive) Ingredient: Esters: Di-PPG-2 myeth-10 adipate (or Cromollient SCE)

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Di-PPG-2 myeth-10 adipate (or Cromollient SCE) is a PPG ester we can use in just about every product we make, which is quite the claim! PPG esters are surfactants with a hydrophilic or water loving head and a lipophilic or fat loving tail, so they can bring together water and oil as a surfactant. They’re...

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Member exclusive Q&A: What’s that goop in my surfactant bottle?

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In the March Q&A, Doris asked: I finished up a litre bottle of Bioterge today and was surprised to find quite a large amount (maybe 10-15% of the total) of a solid/gel/something like that at the bottom of the bottle. I went to get the new bottle I received just a week ago and discovered...

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Member exclusive Q&A: How do you decide which form of an ingredient is best?

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In the February Q&A, Nadia asked: My questions today have to do with choosing which form of an ingredient to use in a particular formula. For example with Calendula I could use an infusion, an essential oil, or an extract, either oil or water soluble. In this case I am talking about making a lotion, so I...

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#alltheingredients: Neossance Hemisqualane – emollient natural hydrocarbon

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Neossance hemisqualane (INCI: 13-15 alkane) is like squalane, although this one is derived from sugar, not olives, or amaranth. It can reduce frizzies, so the cuticle lays flatter, so you get more shine. I’ve used this in a leave in conditioner and it works well for me on less humid days for my frizzy prone...

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