I adore this gentle solid surfactant, but it’s definitely better suited to some jobs than others. This video turned into a bit of a brain dump on all things SCI along with some things to make with it—I hope you find it helpful!
Allantoin deserves more love! It packs a wonderful skincare punch at low levels, is easy-going, inexpensive, and has a long shelf life. What more could you want?
If you don’t have one or both of these ingredients already, I definitely think you should! They’re incredibly versatile and oh-so-lovely 🥰
Cetearyl alcohol—the ingredient near the top of so many commercial hair conditioners and lotions, and a common component in quite a few emulsifying waxes. What do to with these rather boring white pellets?
If there’s a jar or bag of cetyl alcohol in your DIY pantry that’s begging to be used, watch this! Cetyl alcohol is a super versatile emollient and thickener with an amazing, slippy, lightweight, luxurious-feeling skin feel.
What to make with niacinamide? This ingredient is so delightful I feel like the list of what not to make with it would be longer!
Make it Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care is now available at booksellers all over the world!