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Member exclusive Q&A: How to incorporate water soluble ingredients into anhydrous bars using an emulsifier

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In the January Patreon Q&A, Emmi asked how we could incorporate water soluble ingredients into lotion bars, then casually mentioned she had Varisoft EQ 65 (positively charged emulsifier that we can use as a hair conditioner) that she might be able to use as an emulsifier. Yes, this is possible, so let’s take a look at...

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Member exclusive Q&A: How can we incorporate water soluble ingredients into lotion bars?

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In the January Q&A for Patreon subscribers, Emmi asked: I have been experimenting with lotion bars. Though I do like the butter/wax/oil bars, they are a bit too greasy for me, and not so glide-y. I’m thinking of trying next with some butter/jojobawax/caprylic capric triglycerides. I’m not sure if the triglycerides improve the glide enough, so...

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Member exclusive Q&A: Creating less greasy feeling, more glidy lotion bars? A few thoughts and a formula

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In the January Q&A for Patreon subscribers, Emmi asked: I have been experimenting with lotion bars. Though I do like the butter/wax/oil bars, they are a bit too greasy for me, and not so glide-y. I’m thinking of trying next with some butter/jojobawax/caprylic capric triglycerides. I’m not sure if the triglycerides improve the glide enough, so...

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Member exclusive duplication: Youth to the People Kale + Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Age Prevention Cleanser (part three)

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Let’s create a potential formula for this product, which is billed as a “Superfood face wash” that is “pH balanced” that is so multifaceted that you can use it as your daily toner, makeup remover, and gel cleanser.” If you want to follow along, check out part one of this post where we review the ingredient...

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Member exclusive Q&A: What’s the difference between caprylic/capric triglycerides and squalane?

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In the January Q&A from Patreon, Camirra asked: I want to use Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides and/ or squalene in a facial serum. I already have Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides but have not tried squalene before. I want a light moisturizing facial oil that I can use in the morning. What is the difference between them? They both seem pretty...

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