Member exclusive Q&A: Could I add BTMS-50 to an oil cleanser?

In the March Q&A, Stephany asked: So I have made a simple gentle (morning with no makeup) oil cleanser with FCO and cromollient (solubilizer) and I am looking for ways to make it feel more luxurious, thick, and silky without using silicones because my skin usually doesn’t like them. Current Recipe: 98% FCO (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) 2%...

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Member exclusive: Let’s make a micellar water!

The other day, we took a look at micellar waters, so let’s see how we can make our own. Quick summary: Micellar waters are water based products that contain a lot of water and a few other ingredients at quite low percentages intended to be used as light, no rinse facial cleanser that removes make-up...

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Patreon exclusive: Creating micellar waters (introduction)

Micellar waters are all the rage right now, so what’s the deal with them? What’s a micellar water? These are water based products that contain a lot of water and a few other ingredients at quite low percentages iintended to be used as light, no rinse facial cleansers that remove make-up and oils from our...

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Experiments in the workshop: Making a rose water & chamomile facial cleanser with other surfactants and Siligel

We made a lovely facial cleanser the other day with Miracare Soft 313 and Siligel. Let’s take a look at using other surfactants in this formula. The key to using Siligel as your thickener for surfactants is to remember what you can’t use with it. You don’t want to go higher than 5% active anionic...

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Experiments in the workshop: Making a facial cleanser with Miracare Soft 313 and Siligel

Yesterday, we took a look at formulating a body wash with Miracare Soft 313 thickened with Siligel. Today, let’s look at making a facial cleanser with some of these same ingredients. When I formulate a facial cleanser, I think about using lower surfactant levels than I would for a body wash, bubble bath, or shampoo....

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