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5 Basic DIY Shampoo Facts [POD]

There are at least 5 basic diy shampoo facts I wish I knew before trying to make a shampoo. I've...

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Gelmaker NAT vs Gelmaker RHEO

Hey curlyteas! I received an email question asking if there are any major differences between Gelmaker NAT and Gelmaker RHEO....

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How to Expedite Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) Hydration

Hey curlyteas! Today I'm going to show you how to use a little shortcut to make it possible to use...

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Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures😩😁 Part 4

Oh yeah! I'm continuing to experiment with various versions of a chamomile based body butter. Let's continue the testing clownery...

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Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures🥴🤭 Part 3

The chamomile body butter misadventures continue with more clownery and fun! Part 3 starts with Version 9. Version 9 Chamomile...

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Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures 😵😛Part 2

Let's continue with the write-up of my various Chamomile Body Butter tests. Read Part 1 here Version 5 Version 5...

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Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures 😵🤭 Part 1

As I type this, I'm working on the formula for version 17 of a Chamomile Body Butter I've been experimenting...

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Shea Azelaic Cream Serum – Tester v 11 (skin)

Shea Azelaic Cream Serum - Tester makes approx 50 grams (fits 3.5oz container) What's This: The Tester Formulas are small...

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Hydroxyethyl cellulose, Niacinamide and NAG Serum Test – What the HEC?

Hey curlyteas! For the past few days I've been testing hydroxyethyl cellulose aka "hydroxyethylcellulose" (HEC). As part of that testing,...

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UPDATE: Looking for Alternatives to BTMS-50?

Updated ingredients are marked in PINK. BTMS-50 is, in my opinion, an amazing conditioning emulsifier for both regular conditioners and...