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  • jpgrace

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    April 9, 2018 at 10:05 pm in reply to: Shampoo too thin… can I thicken after it’s done?

    What about liquid Crothix? It is intended to be added to the finished product and claims to be an   “irritantcy mitigator” 

  • jpgrace

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    January 3, 2018 at 7:42 pm in reply to: Emulsions: setting the record straight

    @Bill_Toge Thank you for a great thread, but @SVOrtega better to be nubile!

  • jpgrace

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    August 14, 2017 at 9:31 pm in reply to: Buffer system for urea in a product with ph 8

    Hi Dr Bob,
    Just an update, after 7 days my pH has gone from 8 to 8.2.  I am using 4% soap in the formula and end up with a pH of 8.5, adjusted to 8 with lactic acid.
    At this point, I may just send it to production without urea, but will continue experimenting.  Thought I would share, since you were kind enough to help me.

  • jpgrace

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    August 14, 2017 at 10:58 am in reply to: Buffer system for urea in a product with ph 8

    Dr Bob,
    Thank you, you are brilliant! 

  • jpgrace

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    July 6, 2017 at 5:24 pm in reply to: Clarity issue HPMC, Decyl glucoside and/or Cocamide DEA

    Thank you everyone for your comments, I love this community!
    I have had great luck with glycerin/HPMC slurry added to heated water then cooled and added to end of formula, no more cloud formation.
    chemist77, will look into Methocel 40 series for production as it does not require heating.

  • jpgrace

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    July 4, 2017 at 5:51 pm in reply to: Clarity issue HPMC, Decyl glucoside and/or Cocamide DEA

    I am making a shower gel and this is my 32nd formula, yes it is driving me a little wonky! Eliminated Cocamide DEA, and managed to get a clear product in the end with the Decyl glucoside and HPMC.
    Thank you Belassi and Dr Bob for your input.  Helpful to know it is not just me!

  • jpgrace

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    June 28, 2017 at 11:49 pm in reply to: Colloidal oatmeal in a transparent body wash

    Thank you Belassi! That will be extremely helpful for a cream type body wash.  You guys are a wealth of information!

  • jpgrace

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    June 28, 2017 at 10:53 pm in reply to: Colloidal oatmeal in a transparent body wash

    Mark,
    Well now I cannot find any and am thinking that I made a really foolish mistake!  Somehow, I just assumed there had to be a technique or solvent that I wasn’t aware of.  Thank you so much for your advice and saving me hours of work.

  • jpgrace

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    June 28, 2017 at 1:37 am in reply to: Colloidal oatmeal in a transparent body wash

    Dr Bob,
    Thank you for that suggestion, a protein with foam boosting is exactly what I need, was just trying to avoid the expense. But ultimately you are right, will have to go with protein.
    Thank you again!

  • jpgrace

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    June 27, 2017 at 11:50 pm in reply to: Testing consumer preference

    Hello Belassi,

    I think that “a” is an excellent question, but may I suggest that you do not prejudice your testers by indicating that one is more costly than the other.  Ask simply if they would be willing to pay $Y for the one that they prefer.