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Enviable Emulsions
Learn or improve emulsions for
bath and body/personal care products

That moment when I pour the oil phase into the water phase and the oils and other ingredients combine with the water to form a milk-like liquid. It’s like magic. And, more than that, it feels like pure luxury on my skin and helps moisturize it. Sure, it’s all science, but the feeling of success is magical.

I described making lotion but it is not the only emulsion. Nearly any cosmetic with a water base is an emulsion. Hair conditioner, liquid shampoo, liquid make-up and more, the list of emulsion based cosmetics is unending.

If you would like to become an emulsion maker, or a better one, start reading!

Beth Byrne
Managing Editor

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From the Editor

by Beth Byrne

Chemistry Corner: Basic Emulsion Science,

by Valerie George

Formulary: Making Gel Air Freshener

by Shannon Greer

Soap: What? This is an Emulsion?,

by Beth Byrne

Candles: Working with Fragrance in Wax: A Guide for Soapmakers Exploring Scented Candles and Melts,

by Erin Hils

Working Smarter: Evergreen Content for Social Media, by Sara Golding

Potpourri: Do You Need a High-Shear Mixer?,

by Meiera H. Stern

Interview/Review: Product Review: SeaBalance 2000, by Venessa Phipps

Guest: Skin Barrier Function and the Microbiome:

A Comprehensive Overview, by Dr. Bisera Cvetkovska

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Meet our 2024 Design Mania Winner!

Comments from some of the voters:

The different layers of color are done beautifully and really make this one a stand out! Amazing!
I thought this was a beautiful application of the Geode technique along with a complimentary technique in the base soap. Gorgeous
While all the entries were and are incredibly beautiful the treatment of the base with mica lines and "earth" layers pushed it over the edge for me into overall winner.

Jamie Reddinger / Lathering Lotus /
Evans City, Pennsylvania USA

Jamie is an Advanced Cold Process-Hot Process Soap maker with certification from the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild. As a cosmetic formulator, she holds a Diploma in Advanced Organic Cosmetic Science from Formula Botanica. She has been making soap since 2016 and is the company owner of Lathering Lotus LLC.
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