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Q&A quickies: What’s a good alternative to phenoxyethanol in oil based products?

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In the November Q&A, Liza asked: I am very allergic to anything to Phenoxyethanol and was wondering if you could tell me, what would make a good alternative preservative for oil based products, like a body scrub? Let’s take a look at phenoxyethanol and what it does. Phenoxyethanol is a phenolic compound with an alcohol functional group...

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Q&A: Can we use Varisoft EQ 65 in a shampoo bar for fine hair? 

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In the November Q&A, Sarah asked, Have you ever used Varisoft EQ 65 in a shampoo bar or conditioner bar? Is there any reason why it could not be used this way? Is there a pH concern for this ingredient? For a shampoo bar for fine hair (that I do not want to over-condition), could I replace...

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Some questions you had about Olivem 1000 lotions…

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I’m trying to make more time to read and respond to your comments, but I find I normally get a few minutes in when someone asks a really interesting question, and it becomes a five part series instead of a three minute response! Here are some great questions I saw in the comments this morning…...

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Q&A: Substitutions for SMO/SMC taurate in a cleanser?

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In the November Q&A, Audrey asked: I have seen SMO/SMC taurate recommended because it is very mild and conditioning. I am not able to get my hands on this product. Can anyone recommend a surfactant that would have the same properties without having to adjust the pH of my cleanser? Would Sodium cocoyl glutamate be a good...

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Q&A: Where’s the emulsifier in this product, Paula’s Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum?

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In the August Q&A, Charlette asked: I have used this serum before (friend let me have a bit from her tube) and I love it. Would like to make something similar–BUT! I cannot figure out the emulsifier (as I don’t see one). Yet I see oils and water phase ingredients in this ingredient list. Can you...

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