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Smell Ho! Let’s talk about fragrance & essential oils: Tips, techniques, and discussion!

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You may have noticed that I’ve changed how much fragrance I recommend for products over the years, going from a standard of about 1% for leave on or rinse off products, to suggesting as low as 0.3% or 0.1% for some leave on products. Why? Because fragrance oils seem to have become much stronger in...

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Creating larger batches: Other things to consider

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Welcome back to this short series on scaling up our products and making larger batches! In part one, we looked at scales and measuring, then saw how going a little over/under in a smaller batch might result in larger batches with different properties for anhydrous whipped shea butters. In part two, we looked at how...

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Creating larger (and smaller) batches: An quick aside on measuring smaller amounts with 1 gram scales!

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Welcome back to this short series on scaling up our products and making larger batches! In part one, we looked at scales and measuring, then saw how going a little over/under in a smaller batch might result in larger batches with different properties for anhydrous whipped shea butters. In part two, we looked at how...

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Some thoughts on ingredient shortages, making substitutions, and trying different ingredients as we work through making changes for a conditioner bar formula

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There’s a serious shortage of ingredients out there. As I mentioned in this month’s new substitution request page, it’s not only the busiest time of year for our suppliers as people buy supplies for Christmas markets and presents; we’re also in the middle of a pandemic that has disrupted the entire supply chain from the...

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Q&A: Should I pre-dissolve panthenol in water to make a solution? Should I have a powdered and liquid version?

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In this month’s Q&A, Susan wrote, Happy day to you! I only have the powdered form of panthenol at the moment. It’s from Formulator Sample Shop, with a recommended usage rate of 1-5%. To make it a more versatile ingredient, I’m wondering which of the following scenarios might be best … 1) Should I turn the...

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