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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...
Banish ingrown hairs with my DIY version of Tend Skin
Ingrown hairs are my nemesis. They’re painful, unsightly, and unfortunately my body is a big fan of growing hairs the wrong way. I suffered for years until a Reddit thread turned me onto a product called Tend Skin… which worked, but at over $20 CAD a bottle, it added...
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Patron Exclusive: Hair Conditioner Concentrate
This formulation was inspired by an upcoming trip + Everist's Deep Conditioning Concentrate. Can I make a concentrated cream conditioner that isn't so thick? Here's what I came up with!
What is the difference between waxes and harder butters, and in what kinds of formulas are they each best used?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "What is the difference between waxes and harder butters, and in what kinds of formulas are they each best used?" – Rebecca
Can preservative-free products be safe?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi Marie, Lush is focusing on preservative-free products. They do this by incorporating huge amounts of glycerin into their water-based products, and even large quantities of honey. Is this actually safe?
What to do with behentrimonium chloride (BTMC)
If you love formulating hair care, I highly recommend getting yourself some behentrimonium chloride (BTMC) 😄 Here's some ideas on how to use it!
The weirdest looking flop I’ve made in a while 🧐
Hi Patrons! A formulation went sideways in a very interesting way this week and I just had to share 😄
What is the least irritating preservative?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hey Marie! Asking with the disclaimer 'I know we are not dermatologist and our skin care products are not allowed to say they treat dermatological conditions"' ... I was recently given a diagnosis of Rosacea and a long list of...
