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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...
How should I design “get to know” experiments for emulsions and cleansers?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hey Marie! I consider myself a "confident beginner" and...
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...
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...
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?...
Patron Exclusive: Hair Conditioner Concentrate
This formulation was inspired by an upcoming trip + Everist's Deep Conditioning Concentrate. Can I...
Exciting news!
Hi Patrons! I can finally share some exciting news that’s been percolating behind the scenes for a...
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,...
Can preservative-free products be safe?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi Marie, Lush is focusing on preservative-free...
What to do with behentrimonium chloride (BTMC)
If you love formulating hair care, I highly recommend getting yourself some behentrimonium...
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...
What is the least irritating preservative?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hey Marie! Asking with the disclaimer 'I know we are not...
Double Duty Smoothing Facial Gel
A fun, easy formulation inspired by the similarities between two products marketed for very...
Live Ingredient List Analysis: Mad Hippie’s Triple C Night Cream
An interesting cream that uses one of my favourite natural emulsifiers—I'd definitely try a sample...
Can you “masterbatch” large quantities of bases for scrubs and lotions and just add color & fragrance as needed?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "Hi! I have been wondering: Can you "masterbatch" large...
Mini Formulation Makeover: Rose & Silk Facial Setting Spray (c. 2013)
A nice idea, but poor execution. Let's make it better!
What are your best tips on formulating stick/solid products for heat-hardiness for summer shipping?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "I'd love your best tips on formulating stick/solid...
What to do with Cocamidopropyl Betaine
If you want to create foaming cleansers, I highly recommend having some Cocamidopropyl Betaine on...
SCI: to cook, or not to cook?
🗳️ From The Q&A Archive: "Why do some formulators recommending “cooking” the...
How can I add oily ingredients to an otherwise watery serum?
🗳️ From The Q&A Archive: "My question is about serums that contain oily...
Patron Exclusive: Q&A with herbalist Vivienne Campbell
Last year I asked my patrons for questions for my upcoming interview with herbalist Vivienne...
What is the difference between a moisturiser and a lotion?
🗳️ From The Question Box: "What is the difference between a moisturiser and a...
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