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Never use Essential oils the way you use Fragrance oils. Sorry to start off so blunt but it’s important[…]
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Can you substitute the pill version of a particular ingredient when you're making your DIY products?
After an email question about the emulsifier called Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate), I wanted to make sure[…]
This particular podcast is about you....well, about some of the emails I actually get from you guys!
1.Why not[…]
Every now and then, people ask my opinion about whether to use liquid or powdered coconut milk or goat's[…]
This particular podcast is about you....well, about some of the emails I actually get from you guys!
1. Ingredient[…]
I was looking at a few new water/aloe based sprays to try in the last few days. I came[…]
I told you about new ingredients (for me) like HairFix XH Maltodextrin, ICE Conditioner, Behentrimonium Chloride and Sorbitol. I'll[…]
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Why do some people who do product reviews take pride in NOT getting any compensation for their time and[…]
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