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Size Matters! Micron Size and Mica

Carrie Thornsbury

If your mica is larger than 150 micron, you cannot use it in cosmetics. You may use it in soap. This is a very obscure rule hidden deep within the...

Size Matters! Micron Size and Mica

Carrie Thornsbury

If your mica is larger than 150 micron, you cannot use it in cosmetics. You may use it in soap. This is a very obscure rule hidden deep within the...

How to Use a Fragrance Oil Calculator

Carrie Jack

As the allure of captivating scents enhances our daily lives, understanding the science behind fragrance formulation becomes essential for both enthusiasts and artisans alike. “Unlocking the Secrets: How to Use...

How to Use a Fragrance Oil Calculator

Carrie Jack

As the allure of captivating scents enhances our daily lives, understanding the science behind fragrance formulation becomes essential for both enthusiasts and artisans alike. “Unlocking the Secrets: How to Use...

Reading IFRA Fragrance Rates

Carrie Jack

Reading and understanding IFRA (International Fragrance Association) fragrance usage rates involves interpreting the guidelines provided in the IFRA Certificate or Standards for a particular fragrance. These guidelines ensure safe use...

Reading IFRA Fragrance Rates

Carrie Jack

Reading and understanding IFRA (International Fragrance Association) fragrance usage rates involves interpreting the guidelines provided in the IFRA Certificate or Standards for a particular fragrance. These guidelines ensure safe use...

What is Mica? Is it Natural?

Carrie Jack

There seems to be a lot of confusion about what mica is. A lot of people will tell you that all mica used in cosmetics is lab-made. The reasons given...

What is Mica? Is it Natural?

Carrie Jack

There seems to be a lot of confusion about what mica is. A lot of people will tell you that all mica used in cosmetics is lab-made. The reasons given...

Colors for Bath Bombs

Carrie Jack

Did you know most green and blue micas are not approved for coloring bath bombs? Also, most glitters are not approved, either! When it comes to colors for bath bombs,...

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Colors for Bath Bombs

Carrie Jack

Did you know most green and blue micas are not approved for coloring bath bombs? Also, most glitters are not approved, either! When it comes to colors for bath bombs,...

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Handmade Shampoo Bars

Amber Beltran

YOU’LL KNOW WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER While I couldn’t resist adding a little 90’s “cult classic” humor to the introduction of this blog, the events of last summer weren’t...

Handmade Shampoo Bars

Amber Beltran

YOU’LL KNOW WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER While I couldn’t resist adding a little 90’s “cult classic” humor to the introduction of this blog, the events of last summer weren’t...