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Tapioca Starch
Tapioca Starch is a known thickener and viscosity enhancer which can be used in everything […]
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REVIEW: Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil
After using Tropical Traditions brand of Virgin Coconut Oil I finally understand why so many people praise it so highly. As I told you in my preliminary review, no…
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Generations of Black Women in the future…
I saw this photo and for whatever reason reality became just a bit clearer. Because of this unashamed rediscovery of our natural hair, there will be at least a…
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Not all coconut oils are created equal
I've been on the hunt for a great brand of coconut oil in recent months. I've used the Nutiva, Barleans Organic, Swanson brand, and Garden of Life Coconut oils. I…
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Recipe: Hair and Body Oil w/ Avocado and Jojoba
Sometimes the simpler the process the better the product. Here's a simple but effective body and hair oil without propylene glycol or mineral oil.
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Hydrolyzed Quinoa (Keenwa) Protein
Quinoa (Keenwa) Protein, Hydrolyzed Pronounced (Keen-wa), Quinoa protein is hydrolyzed from the Quinoa grain, through an enzymatic process. Quinoa Protein offers a unique combination of molecular weight amino acids offering…
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Is your hair unimportant to you?
Is your hair unimportant to you? Solange recently became a target of people who […]
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NatureSilk (Propanediol)
NatureSilkINCI: Propanediol NatureSilk is a 100% natural, ultra pure, emollient. You can feel good about using this, as high as 70% with no irritation, in all of your bath, and…
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Surfactants: They ain’t just for washin’
When some people hear/read ‘surfactant’, many tend to think of SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) or […]
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DIY: New Hair Creme Testing
In another example of why keeping it simple matters, I tested another simple recipe using […]
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‘Bases’: How low can you go
We all have been made aware over the recent years about scandals involving some small […]
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Whipped Butter Testing May52012
Tested some whipped butter percentages yesterday. So far, they are looking quite good. The Cupuacu […]
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Ayurvedic Powders for hair and skin?
In another post, Shania4NJ wrote: “I use aritha powder in my ayurvedic hair treatments once […]
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VegeMoist (ECOCERT approved)
Ingredient wish list: VegeMoist (ECOCERT approved)INCI: Glycine Betaine (Beta vulgaris (Beet)) Sugar Extract VegeMoist is our replacement for HydraNew, offering superior moisture improvement. VegeMoist is a food grade moisturizer, and…
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Polyglucose/Lactylate Blend
Ingredient wish list: Polyglucose/Lactylate Blend ECOCERT approved surfactantPolyglucose/Lactylate Blend is a natural surfactant of two […]
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Irish Moss
INCI: Chondrus Crispus or Carrageen Irish Moss belongs to the red algae family of seaweed. […]
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Question: Soapnuts as a natural hair wash?
Soapnuts: 100% natural "shampoo", cleaner, laundry cleaner, etc. I have to try these. Has anyone used soapnuts (aritha) foam to wash their natural hair? It is completely natural... and…
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Lemon Balm Shea & Cupuacu Whipped Hair Cream and Hair Lotion
I made another Shea butter and Cupuacu butter based hair whip! 🙂 This one includes […]
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2nd VIDEO: MiniShort Ingredient Intro: ECOMulse
An at-a-glance look at ECOMulse. It's an ECOCERT approved self-emulsifier which will add great conditioning properties to your homemade concoctions!
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1st VIDEO: MiniShort Ingredient Intro: Structure XL
I'm working on some short, 'at a glance' type of videos which will give you the shorthand version of some of the best ingredients to use, in addition to your…
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Guar Gum
INCI: Guar Gum or Cyamopsis tetragonoloba Guar gum! It is outstanding to have around because […]
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ECOMulse
INCI: Glyceryl Stearate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Ecomulse is an ECOCERT approved […]