Are you familiar with d-Limonene? You actually might be, but not realise it! You’ll see it in ‘orange’ eco cleaners. Continue reading “Is d-Limonene New to You?”
Is d-Limonene New to You?
Working with our Natural Indigo Powder
Indigo is one of the few natural botanicals that actually stays blue in Cold Process Soap. Although you can achieve a bluish colour from Alkanet root, it is very unstable in the high pH environment of Cold Process Soap and is likely to produce a grey or maroon coloured soap.
Looking for Accredited Online Courses?
I was fortunate to attend a seminar given by Formula Botanica Founder, Lorraine Dallmeir at In-Cosmetics in Paris early this month. Her lecture was excellent and really resonated with me. Continue reading “Looking for Accredited Online Courses?”
Conditioning Emulsifiers – the BTMS’s!
We are now stocking BTMS 50 due to so many requests from our customers – if you are new to making Hair Conditioners you’ll notice there are two BTMS 25 and BTMS 50 – let me explain why we use them and what the difference is.
More New Essential Oils for 2019
The second group of new Essential Oils have arrived at the warehouse and we’re excited to share these with you.
New Purifying Essential Oils
Fresh for 2019, our first new Essential Oils have arrived. We’re adding these purifying, fresh Essential Oils to our range, and they smell divine! If you are still catching up with 2019, think: Cleansing, forward movement, fresh and new!
Preservatives – do I have to?
How long will my cream or lotion last? Which is the BEST preservative? If I add “x” preservative, what is the use-by date please? These are questions we receive streams of emails and calls about.
Let’s Talk Vanilla Discolouration
ATTENTION ALL NEW CP SOAPERS!
“So let me guess, you’ve come up with an amazing new creation that you’ve been dying to test out (with your newly purchased vanilla based fragrances of course) with the anticipation of a Cold Processed baby waiting to be born.
Natrasorb® Bath
Natrasorb was originally developed to carry scent into a water-based environment; and that capability makes it perfect for adding oil or fragrance to dry products that are formulated for the bath.
All about Bicarbonate of Soda
aka Bicarb Soda, Baking Soda
The first thing I think about when I see Bi-Carb Soda is Bath Bombs! However, there was a time when it was used in the kitchen and laundry in every home.
