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PODCAST

Formula Girls

This podcast highlights various formulations that have been created in our labs at Colonial Chemical. Hosted by Christine Anderson, Molly McEnery and Megan Gibson.

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6:20

82: #2075 Foaming Oil Cleanser

Formula Girls ·

2021/03/11

Molly and Christine talk about this PEG-Free, Sulfate-Free foaming oil face wash that transforms into a creamy milk with water. Gentle foam lifts away dirt without stripping skin and leaves it silky smooth. Molly discusses how oil cleaners use "like dissolves like" and Christine throws in a great suggestion for use.

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7:15

81: #2074 5% AHA Facial Cleanser

Formula Girls ·

2021/01/14

Christine and Molly talk about this sulfate-free AHA facial cleanser that gently removes dead skin without harsh abrasives. Molly discusses the higher biobased content in this cold-mix formulation that foams, thickens easily and is ready-to-go in a pump bottle.

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5:11

80: #4044 Bubble Bath Bar

Formula Girls ·

2021/01/07

Christine and Molly talk about an indulgent, bubbly bath bar that's more than just a fizzy color show. Sulfate-free surfactants used to make foam along with the inclusion of both Epsom and Himalayan Pink Salt - and doesn't leave a slick oily ring around the tub!

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4:54

79: #2073 Calming Face Wash

Formula Girls ·

2020/12/17

Christine and Molly discuss a calming lavender face wash made with safe, mild, and effective ingredients to give you a clean slate. Featured ingredients include Cola®Det EQ-18 and Cola®Teric OAB for a sulfate-free, economical cold-mix formulation. Molly goes into detail about how fragrances can affect viscosity.

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6:37

78: #1057 Deodorizing Shampoo

Formula Girls ·

2020/12/03

Molly and Christine talk about getting rid of unwanted odor in hair (both human and pet) with this formulation featuring a gentle, creamy lather. This is not a formulation packed with fragrances to mask any malodors - it features Soyethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate to neutralize specific organic molecules and remove bad smells. Podcast mascot Chief approved!

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6:26

77: #2072 Grapefruit Body Wash

Formula Girls ·

2020/11/19

Christine and Molly discuss a new sulfate-free formulation that brings back an older product for boosting viscosity response in an easy, cold-mix process. Includes Cola®Moist 200 for long-lasting moisturization and ultra-mild ingredients that refresh the skin. Clear grapefruit-scented body wash for everyday use with a nice after-feel.

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6:57

76: #4043 Charcoal Scalp Restoring Scrub

Formula Girls ·

2020/11/02

Molly and Christine discuss all the benefits of this detoxifying black lava sea salt and fresh sugar granule scalp scrub for soothing skin, nourishing roots and promoting healthy hair growth. Molly explains why she utilizes dry ingredients, the importance of Colonial Monolaurin MB in the formulation, and options formulators have for using RSPO-approved materials. Christine gives some application tips.

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5:52

75: #2071 Citrus Splash Body Wash

Formula Girls ·

2020/10/26

Molly and Christine talk about the latest sulfate-free body gel that leaves skin clean, hydrated, and lightly scented with a fresh invigorating citrus aroma. Features ultra-mild Suga®Citrate L1C, and Cola®Teric CHGL and Cola®Teric CBS combine for a rich foamy lather to effectively clean the skin without the use of harsh sulfates. Cola®Moist 200 provides continuous hydration even after washing off.

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5:30

74: #1025 Economy High Fragrance 2in1 Shampoo

Formula Girls ·

2020/09/29

Christine and Molly discuss this easy-to-assemble blend-based economy-priced shampoo that features DEA-free ingredients for both cleansing and conditioning. Uses high-foaming surfactant blends that go together quickly. Molly details how the conditioning works on the hair using the higher molecular weight cationic guar. Pearled appearance!

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7:35

73: #2070 Clean and Simple Face Wash

Formula Girls ·

2020/09/11

Molly and Christine talk about this all-new sulfate-free daily face wash designed with safe, mild ingredients. Featured products include plant-based ingredients to create a gentle lather that effectively lifts away dirt and oils. Also featured are skin-conditioning and moisture-locking products to leave skin feeling healthy, not tight or dry. Molly describes her successful field test in Arizona. Floria makes a surprise visit.

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7:45

72: #1055 Clean & Simple Shampoo

Formula Girls ·

2020/08/27

Molly and Christine jump into a brand new product, Suga®Citrate L1C, with this all-new formulation that offers safe, mild, plant-based ingredients to create a gentle, sulfate-free, silicone-free shampoo that effectively washes away dirt and oils. Molly explains coacervation and what Zein score means. Christine and Molly try their hands at drum rolling.

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5:02

71: #4028 Beard Wash Formulation

Formula Girls ·

2020/08/20

Molly and Christine talk about men - namely their beards - and this useful, carefully crafted sulfate and betaine-free formulation that's tough on coarse facial hair but gentle on the skin underneath. The formulation features a combination of several popular and effective surfactants mild enough for daily use. Both ponder the not-too-fruity fragrance of "Artistic Man." Formulation here.

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5:25

70: #4002 Soft N’ Clean Foaming Hand Wash

Formula Girls ·

2020/07/30

Molly and Christine talk about cushiony, pillowy, soft, dense foam in this simple but effective formulation for hand wash in a foamer. Mild, high-foaming surfactants allow for frequent hand washes without excessive dryness. Molly mentions that antibacterial quats can be added for an active ingredient claim.

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5:37

69: #2066 Foaming Cream Cleanser

Formula Girls ·

2020/07/23

Christine and Molly talk about a foaming cream cleanser that's easy to formulate in a cold-mix process. Features eco-friendly ingredients for mild cleansing and a luxurious pearled appearance that won't require a lot of salt to build viscosity.

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7:03

68: #2069 All-Natural Plant-Based Body Wash...

Formula Girls ·

2020/07/02

Molly and Christine talk about this 100% plant-based cleanser that generates a gentle but dense lather that lifts dirt and oil without irritation. It incorporates several surfactants and essential oils of your choice, all building on 100% plant-based ingredients. Molly talks about viscosity building tricks, and both make use of canny hand gestures to describe packaging.

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5:46

67: #2051 Daily Facial Cleanser (Sulfate-Free)

Formula Girls ·

2020/06/25

Molly and Christine talk about this very mild daily facial cleanser that won't hurt your skin and leaves skin feeling hydrated. Sulfate-free formulation with two favorite ingredients, easy to put together, cold-mixable. Molly talks about how to get more viscosity if needed, and how ColaMoist 200 gives long-lasting moisturization.

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4:50

66: #4016 Natural Mineral Sunscreen

Formula Girls ·

2020/06/18

Christine and Molly talk about a natural sunscreen utilizing physical blockers, 100% natural moisturizing, non-whitening and features broad UVA and UVB protection. Best of all, it just feels good on the skin so sun lovers are likely to use it more often. Environmentally safe and easy to put together.

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5:15

65: #4042 Natural Deodorant - Aluminum Free

Formula Girls ·

2020/06/04

Molly and Christine talk about body odor - getting rid of it - with an all-natural deodorant featuring Colonial Monolaurin MB for long-lasting odor protection and Cola®Mulse 3GO for a creamy formula that glides on smooth and soothes sensitive underarms. In addition to powerful performance, this formula is free of aluminum, baking soda, preservatives, and dyes. Molly tried it out herself recently in a warm, indoor setting and wishes more had done the same.

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5:38

64: #2030 Exfoliating Jojoba Wash (Sulfate-Free)

Formula Girls ·

2020/05/21

Molly and Christine throw some love on Suga®Nate 100NC, talk about suspending jojoba beads, what aloe vera brings to the mix and many ways to customize this sulfate-free formulation into what you want.

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5:11

63: #4039 Creamy Coco Hand Wash

Formula Girls ·

2020/05/15

Molly and Christine talk about an all-new product, Cola®Det COCO, a ready-to-use blend that provides high foam with a creamy lather. Molly talks about consumer hesitation to work with sulfates, although this one is less drying and milder - and she really likes the feel of it.

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