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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

WHAT IS IT: Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is one of the main ingredients to clean the hair WHAT’s IT FOR:  […]

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Sodium Cocyl Isethionate

Sodium Cocyl Isethionate is a mild ingredient used in shampoos

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

WHAT IS IT? Methylchloroisothiazolinone is basically a preservative with antifungal and antibaterial properties found in a lot of products.[…]

Ecklonia Radiata Extract (Australian Sea Kelp)

WHAT IS IT: Ecklonia Radiata Extract is Australian Sea Kelp, a highly prized seaweed often used in hair care[…]

Lauryl pyridinium Chloride

WHAT IS IT:  Lauryl pyridinium Chloride is found in bactericides and fungicides (preservatives).  It usually comes in a semi[…]

Aminomethyl Propanol

WHAT IS IT: Aminomethyl Propanol and Aminomethyl Propanediol are alkanolamines, which means that these compounds have both a hydroxyl[…]

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi oil Copolymer

WHAT IS IT?  Brassica campestris is a form of mustard green or turnip. 

Butylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol: Butylene glycol (1.3-Butanediol) is a small "organic" (petroleum based) alcohol used as solvent and conditioning agent.

Ceteth-2

 

Ceteth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether of Cetyl Alcohol (q.v.).

WHAT'S IT FOR: Surfactant - Emulsifying[…]

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DON’T use xanthan gum with any version of BTMS! These two ingredients apparently hate each other’s guts. You may notice what looks like white streaks all throughout your product.

Xanthan gum is incompatible with cationic emulsifiers like BTMS-25 and BTMS-50.

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Herbal extracts can be made using 95%-100% commercial grade ethanol. Most home DIYers use a combo of water and glycerin. DIY herbal infusions are often made using oils heated with the herb/tea over time.

When I make infusions, I usually add the herb and the oil into a mason jar and add that jar into a pot of water. The mix is heated on low for 2 to 4 hours.

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