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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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62: #1024 Basic High-Fragrance Conditioner

Formula Girls ·

2020/05/07

Molly and Christine talk about this very basic conditioner that features a product that Molly prefers, Colonial S18TP, a vegetable-derived ingredient. This is a starting formulation that gives anyone an opportunity to build an effective, cost-efficient hair conditioner like you'd find on shelves everywhere.

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61: #4041 Eco-Friendly Hand & Dishwashing Liquid

Formula Girls ·

2020/04/30

Christine and Molly interview John Baxter about an easy, high-performance and very green cleaning formulation featuring Suga®Boost 050. It's gentle enough for skin but powerful enough for removing food soils and other proteins. John describes how it goes together, some ideas about thickeners and where it works well.

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4:25

60: #4040 Nourishing Hand Wash

Formula Girls ·

2020/04/23

Molly and Christine discuss this easy, cold-process formulation that leaves hands moist and nourished, especially after a hard day of frequent hand washing and disinfecting. Features a pearled finish and light fragrance.

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4:43

59: #3005 Weightless Lotion

Formula Girls ·

2020/04/16

Molly and Christine talk about a great moisturizer formulation that works great as a lightweight body lotion in the summer months or as a face cream year-round. Molly describes the small oil phase that's great for glide and skin feel and options to make the formulation even more natural. Christine reiterates her aversion to lotions.

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58: #7007 Waterless Conditioner for Dogs

Formula Girls ·

2020/04/09

Christine and Molly talk about a leave-on conditioner for dogs that doesn't require water - simply apply to coat and comb through. Great in direct spray or mousse form, excellent on sensitive skin as well as the coat. pH balanced for dogs, nourishes and moisturizes your dog’s coat and skin between washes. Note: No animal testing was used during development - Chief is NOT just a dog. Link to Formulation #7007 here.

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57: #4038 Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap#

Formula Girls ·

2020/03/26

Molly and Christine discuss what can be used for antimicrobial claims, how to develop a hand soap formulation that doesn't dry your skin with excessive washing and the benefits of using Cola®Liquid SCMPA. Chief makes a last second entrance. Formulation #4038 here.

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56: #1004 Moisture Lock Conditioner

Formula Girls ·

2020/03/18

Molly and Christine talk about natural hair conditioning, how to get moisture-locking properties in your formulation, how to measure it accurately with a DiaStron and what each of the ingredients brings to the final product. Also, a tip of another product that may be substituted.

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5:40

55: #4037 Peaches and Clean Hand Soap (Sulfate and...

Formula Girls ·

2020/03/13

Christine and Molly talk about this very effective yet gentle hand soap formulation that both cleans and soothes the skin. Peach fragrance is added to this low-odor combination, with some options for using unpreserved products for formulator flexibility. Molly discusses tinting possibilities based on her recollection of James and the Giant Peach to Christine's intense disapproval.

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6:24

54: #3015 Natural Glow Hand & Body Cream

Formula Girls ·

2020/03/05

Christine and Molly talk about the two emulsifiers combined in this formulation to give it an elegant, silky rub-out with a creamy texture. Molly gives a very in-depth explanation of what HLB means. Formulation includes Cola®Mulse 3GO, a new product just launched from Colonial.

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53: #1031 Wrap N’ Style Conditioning Foam

Formula Girls ·

2020/02/27

Molly and Christine talk about saving your hair from blowers in a conditioning and smoothing foam formulation that protects hair against heat and breakage, giving your hair a healthy and shiny look. Molly talks about cationic things and shea butter claims. Christine offers application advice.

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52: #2019 Grapefruit Shower Gel

Formula Girls ·

2020/02/19

Christine and Molly share birthday wishes while talking about this gentle, naturally-based body wash formulation that leaves skin feeling clean without excessive drying or irritation from harsh sulfates. Includes Molly's favorite ingredient trio plus a fragrance emulsifier.

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51: #1036 Anti-Pollution Purifying Shampoo - For China!

Formula Girls ·

2020/02/13

Molly and Christine talk about this purifying shampoo that deeply cleanses to free hair of product and pollutant buildup without over-drying. Molly briefly explains regulatory requirements for China-compliant formulations and what conditioning is needed for more vibrant, healthy-looking hair. This formulation offers a clean slate with fresh, apple fragrance.

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50: #1043 High Performance 2-in-1 Shampoo

Formula Girls ·

2020/02/06

Molly and Christine talk about this 2-in-1 formulation that builds thick, creamy foam, conditions without building up and is betaine-free, sulfate-free, DEA-free, PEG-free, and no Prop 65 warnings. Christine talks about how folks dislike silicones, Molly describes the formulation properties, and both agree that this is mostly a dude product because men are lazy when it comes to hair care.

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49: #2017 Exfoliating Sugar Scrub

Formula Girls ·

2020/01/30

NOTE: This is Molly's FAVORITE. Christine and Molly work up a short and sweet formulation that cleans and exfoliates with powdered Cola®Det EQ-154, Colonial Monolaurin MB and natural sugar. This scrub formulation actually cleanses without feeling sticky, soothes the skin with mild, low-irritation ingredients. Molly explains what Zemea® does. Christine makes a joke.

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48: #3016 Tinted Mineral Moisturizer

Formula Girls ·

2020/01/22

Molly and Christine talk about this all-in-one facial cream that moisturizes, smoothes, and protects your skin with broad spectrum mineral based SPF 15 protection. Molly also talks about all the minerals, when to use D6 and why there's corn starch in the formulation.

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47: #1032 Anti-Pollution Purifying Shampoo -...

Formula Girls ·

2020/01/16

Christine and Molly talk about this sulfate-free purifying shampoo that will free hair of residue and build-up from pollution and other gross-out environmental insults - all while using antioxidants to help protect hair. Loaded with lots of all-natural ingredients.

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6:56

46: #2068 No-Rinse Moisturizing Body Wash

Formula Girls ·

2020/01/09

Christine and Molly talk about an eco-conscious, full-hipster no-rinse body wash that even an old guy will love. Features very mild ingredients, alcohol-free, leaves your skin feeling fresh and odor-free. Great for cleaning while camping, hanging out saving water, or tending to someone in a nursing home.

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45: #5028 Natural Linen and Room Spray

Formula Girls ·

2019/12/26

Molly and Taryn talk about creating a signature scent around your home, about all-natural room fresheners, the many benefits of Poly Suga®Mulse D9, and sometimes girly fragrances are confused with kitcheny.

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44: #1039 Scalp Soothing Revitalizing Mousse

Formula Girls ·

2019/12/20

Molly and Taryn talk about soothing your scalp and hair - right down to the roots - using a mild, gentle scalp treatment with long-lasting conditioning and moisturization. Includes sustainable, non-irritating ingredients.

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43: #1051 Sulfate-Free Hot Pour Shampoo Bar - No...

Formula Girls ·

2019/12/12

Molly and Christine put the bottle away and talk about this eco-conscious shampoo bar formulation that's pH-balanced and simply prepared with a hot-pour process for gentle cleansing. Easy-to-work-with ingredients that also feature re-fatting properties.

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