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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...
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...
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 have a good understanding of the basic process for HOW to formulate different products. I am trying to find a good way to get some good, first hand experience with a lot...
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!