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The 10 Ingredients Beginners Need for DIY Skincare
If you want to start making your own skincare, but you’re overwhelmed by all the ingredients the internet says you need... I get it. When I started making fifteen years ago I spent a fortune on “must have” ingredients, but once they showed up it turned out that most...
Argan Oil & Rose Shampoo Bars
These pretty pink shampoo bars kick out oodles of fluffy bubbles, leave your hair shiny and soft, and smell fabulous. They're an update of a formulation I first shared back in 2020; I still really like the original but I knew one big change would make this...
Jojoba Mint Natural Foot Cream
With summer sandal season right around the corner, now feels like the perfect time to whip up a batch of rich & velvety Jojoba Mint Natural Foot Cream! This beginner-friendly DIY stars some of my favourite oils and butters, and I’ve taken care of all the fussy...
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Live Ingredient List Analysis: Josie Maran’s Whipped Argan Oil Firming Body Butter
This one is surprisingly accessible! I'm really excited to try our starter formulation 😄
Can I re-visit an emulsion the next day to add an essential or fragrance oil?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi Marie. I’m wondering if I can add an essential or fragrance oil to a cream that has been left to « cure » 24 hours after making it without it settling at the top of the emulsion after mixing it in. There have been a couple...
Mini Formulation Makeover: Gentle Clay Facial Scrub (c. 2012)
This 2012 DIY was definitely due for a major update! I've nixed the gross colour, icky smell, and not-so-gentle elements to create something much, much nicer 😄
What can I make with PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil other than oil cleansers?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "What sort of things can I make with Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil other than oil cleansers?" – Julie
An on-the-fly update for my Rice & Castor Shampoo Bar
What to you do when you're in the middle of making something and you discover there isn't quite enough of an ingredient left?
Which esters should I try for more luxurious lotions?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi, Marie — I feel like I saw or heard you say once that using esters in place of oils in an emulsion lends to a more luxurious feel in products. Which ester/s would you recommend? My immediate thought was isoamyl laurate, but...
