What is Mica? Is it Natural?
By 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...
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Colors for Bath Bombs
By 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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Mica and Color - How to Label Colors, How Mica is Made, and More!
By Carrie Jack
Learn all about how to label colors, how micas are made and what they are, and so much more. Handouts are included with these slides so you can follow along...
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How to Read IFRA Rates
By Carrie Jack
People often wonder if a certain fragrance can be used in lotions, candles, body butters, perfumes, etc. If the fragrance you’re using has IFRA documentation available, you can determine if...
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Reading the FDA Color Tables
By Carrie Jack
Many people who make handmade products often ask if a certain color is approved in a certain product. Learning to read the FDA Color Tables will give you this information...
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What is Soap and How is it Regulated?
By Carrie Jack
We know many products as soap. Shower gel is soap, the stuff we wash our dishes with is soap, and even the detergent we clean our clothes with is often...
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