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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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What to do with silicone gel
This ingredient is super duper versatile—both in terms of what you can do with it & its specs 😅
How do I make my cold process soap creamier and have more lather?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "How do I make my cold process soap creamier and have more lather? Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge! I have learned so much from you." – Jessica Caldwell
Mini Formulation Makeover: Luxurious Silk Lotion (c. 2012)
Back when I first tried silk peptides I created a "Luxurious Silk Lotion". I still like the idea—let's give it a makeover!
How to use Olivem© 300
Have a bottle of Olivem© 300 sitting in your cupboard? Here's what to do with it!
What’s your experience with New Directions Aromatics?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "What's your experience with New Directions Aromatics? How's the quality of their FOs? I want to order some, but online reviews are very controversial. " – Olga
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!
