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No Foam Face Wash

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Lab Note: My “No-Foam” Gentle Face Wash

Hello Hello! :D This recipe is very special to me. For two years, I struggled with a constant, annoying form of acne. I was doing everything “right” according to the commercials—scrubbing like crazy, using alcoholic toners, and applying aggressive creams. Nothing worked!

Then, I finally decided to give my skin a break. I stopped the aggression and started treating my skin with respect. This face wash was a huge part of that. It doesn’t make a big foam, and it doesn’t leave your skin feeling “squeaky” (which usually just means “stripped!“), but it cleans perfectly.

The “Why” behind the formula:

I wanted a very delicate ASM of only 6.5%. Most shampoos are 15%, so you can see how much gentler this is! I also used a “Trio” of surfactants to keep it balanced:

  • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: My primary surfactant. It’s so much softer than SLES!

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine: Added specifically to make the first one even milder.

  • Lauryl Glucoside: A non-ionic touch to keep everything stable.

The Formula:

Phase A:

  • Water to 100

  • Glycerin 3

  • Xanthan Gum 0.5 (I add this because Sarcosinate loves to become as liquid as water! This gives it a little “body” so it doesn’t slip through your fingers.)

  • Preservative (Water-soluble!)

Phase B:

  • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate – 10

  • Lauryl Glucoside – 2 (It’s a dense paste, so microwave it for a few seconds first! :D)

  • Lavender EO – 2 drops

  • Sage EO – 2 drops (I love these for acne-prone skin because they are so soothing.)

Phase C:

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine – 6

  • Lactic Acid (To reach pH 5—this is the secret to making it dense!)

Notes from the Beaker:

  1. Mixing with Love: I mixed everything very slowly with a spoon. If you mix too fast, you get a beaker full of bubbles and you’ll have to wait ages for them to go away!

  2. The pH Secret: This is the most important part! You must lower the pH to 5 using Lactic or Citric acid. One drop at a time! When you hit pH 5, the Sarcosinate suddenly becomes dense and “creamy.” If you go lower than 5, it might go liquid again, so be careful! 😉

  3. The Order: I add the Betaine (Phase C) at the very end. Sometimes adding it too early makes the whole thing “melt” into a liquid mess.

  4. A Touch of Color: I added one tiny drop of blue food coloring just to make it look pretty and fun in my bathroom.

Final Verdict: This face wash doesn’t “shout,” but it works. It leaves my skin calm, hydrated, and happy. If you are tired of aggressive products, give this a try! ENJOY! 🙂

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“Frozen” Bath Bombs with color surprise

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Frozen Bath Bombs DIY

Lab Note: My “Frozen” Icy Bath Bombs

Hello Hello! 😀 Today I’m diving into something a little magical. I wanted to create a bath bomb that felt like a winter wonderland—something icy, sparkly, and super relaxing. I call them my Frozen Bath Bombs!

Usually, people think of bath bombs as “fizzy toys,” but I wanted mine to actually do something for the skin while looking like little pieces of a glacier. yeheee! 😀

The “Ice” Strategy:

To get that “Frozen” look, I used a mix of Ultramarine Blue and a ton of Silver Bio-Mica. For the scent, I went with something crisp and “cold”—a mix of Peppermint and Eucalyptus. When they hit the hot water, the contrast between the steam and the minty scent is just incredible!

The Formula:

Phase A (The Dry Base):

  • Sodium Bicarbonate – 100g (The fizz!)

  • Citric Acid – 50g (I always use a 2:1 ratio of bicarb to acid—it’s the golden rule for a perfect reaction!)

  • Corn Starch (or Cream of Tartar) – 20g (This makes the bombs harder and the water feel silky.)

  • Silver Mica & Blue Pigment (As much as I needed to get that “Elsa” blue! :D)

Phase B (The “Glue”):

  • Cocoa Butter – 10g (I melted this down. It acts as the binder but also makes the bath water super moisturizing.)

  • Polysorbate 80 – 5g (This is CRUCIAL! If you don’t use this, the blue mica and cocoa butter will create a greasy blue ring around your tub. Nobody wants to scrub the tub after a relaxing bath! :P)

  • Essential Oil Blend – 20-30 drops (Peppermint and Eucalyptus for that icy “Frozen” breath.)

Notes from the Beaker:

  1. The “Snow” Texture: I mixed the dry ingredients first, making sure there were no clumps of blue pigment. Then I added the liquid oils drop by drop. You want it to feel like “wet sand”—if you squeeze it in your hand, it should hold its shape!

  2. The Polysorbate Trick: I cannot stress this enough—Polysorbate 80 is the secret to a “clean” bath bomb. It helps the oils and colors disperse into the water instead of floating on top.

  3. The Molding: I packed them into the molds really tight. If you are too gentle, they will just crumble when they dry.

  4. Drying Time: I left mine to dry for a full 24 hours in a room with low humidity. If it’s raining outside, they might start to “fizz” on the counter before you even use them!

Final Verdict: These are just beautiful. The water turns a shimmering, magical blue, and the peppermint makes my skin feel all tingly and fresh. It’s like taking a bath in a fairy tale. ENJOY! 😀

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