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Q&A: Can I make my own glycerite, extract, or infusion? (Updated, December 12, 2021)

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In this month’s Q&A post, MsWabi asked, I’d really like to use turmeric in my face cream and/or face oil and would like to make my own extract. What do you think is the best way to make a turmeric extract for use in an emulsion or facial oil? This is something that’s come up a...

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Q&A: Is there a reason you use combination of SCI and SCMI in the powder cleansers?

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I’m sorry I couldn’t answer your question more quickly, as I mentioned in the update from November 30th and the Welcome to December 2021 post, I’m having great difficulty typing and have to rely on dictation for a lot of work right now. Thank you so much for your patience. In our monthly Q&A post, Togzhan asked, Could...

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Q&A quickie: Shelf life of Simulgreen 18-2 emulsifier?

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In the monthly Q&A post, Melinda asked, Susan, do you or anyone else happen to know the shelf life of Simulgreen 18-2? I bought it from Lotioncrafter but they don’t carry it anymore so I can’t look at the spec sheet. I have tried searching the internet with no luck. I have the brochure pdf and...

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Q&A quickie: Can I add sea salt to an anhydrous foot balm or whipped butter?

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I’m so sorry! This post was lost in the ether for a bit – it’s from September! – and now it’s here! I apologize for taking so long to share this with you! In the Q&A, Latisha asked, I currently make anhydrous whipped body butters and natural hair balm. A thought occurred to me about using...

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Q&A: Can I make and store DIY flaxseed gel for curly hair?

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In this month’s Q&A, Anjali asked Hi, I keep seeing “recipes” for diy flaxseed gel for curly hair. Basically you’re boiling flax seeds with water to extract a gel, and straining it to use. Where do I even start. Everything is estimated. There is no preservative. Etc. The gel does look good. Is there a way to make...

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