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As is normal in my world, I’ve taken on more than I can handle and am having trouble getting posts written for the blog. I’m working in the facial products e-book, and this is taking up all my writing time. Plus, I need a good day or two in the workshop to try out some...
In this post, Newbie links, Shawna asks: Is there a post on how/why you started making your own beauty products? If not I was just curious as to what started your journey. Just because… or did you want control over the ingredients in your skin care? I’ve noticed that you include some ingredients that are included in...
I’m still researching and thinking and experimenting in the workshop, so look for new posts starting this weekend! Between my third cold of the year, my lovely medication related stomach ulcer, teaching classes at Voyageur Soap & Candle, and youth program stuff, I haven’t had time to sit at the computer and compose. Thanks for...
Why am I so obsessed with science? Why do I believe so much in posting references and studies for the things I write? Because without those things, we end up with posts like this one I found at Salis Skincare entitled Why I don’t ever use coconut oil on my face. Allow me to quote,...
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR CETYL ALCOHOL FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN?In this post, substituting one ingredient for another, Zink asks: I’m looking for a Cetyl alcohol alternative for use in a spot treatment/for cystic acne. So anything relatively inert would be good, suggestions? Can I ask a question? Where did the idea that cetyl alcohol is incredibly comedogenic or...