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		<title>Sugar and Carbs and everything clean</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sugar-based surfactant development gains ground, riding on the success of growing demand for APG 
(excerpt from Doris de Guzman&#8217;s excellent overview on the future of carbohydrate based surfactants. Read Doris de Guzman&#8217;s green chemicals blog for the latest news on green surfactants)

Growing  demand for alkyl polyglucoside (APG) &#8211; a non-ionic surfactant made from  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NSF International Expands Standards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:51:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First, let me say that yes, I do realize that almost a year&#8217;s worth of content has suddenly dropped off the server. I don&#8217;t know what happened either.  I&#8217;m frantically checking backups and server logs.  Content will be restored as soon as I can find it.
In other news:

NSF  International&#8217;s Standard for Personal Care Products [...]]]></description>
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		<title>On The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 &#8211; HR 5786</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/on-the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-hr-5786/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/on-the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-hr-5786/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, (H.R. 5786) passed by the House of Representatives into committee, is starting to look like it is going to be a reality, not in small part due to the lobbying of very large cosmetics concerns who would like the House to stop artisans from competing with them. You can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good news for organic formulators</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/good-news-for-organic-formulators/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agrana Stärke’s has introduced a new selection of certified organic biopolymers.

Agenajel 21.387, an organic native waxy corn starch suitable for both  hot and cold applications. It is used for creams and lotions and as  powder base.
Quemina 21.257 is an organic pre-cooked corn starch used as an organic  thickener in personal care emulsions. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Colorado legislation may derail small manufacturers</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/colorado-legislation-may-derail-small-manufacturers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Recently a bill has been proposed in Colorado, the &#8216;Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act&#8216;.  Hearings on the bill begin in March.
The bill would prohibit the sale of &#8220;&#8230;any personal care product that contains a chemical identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.&#8220;  On the face of it, that sounds logical. I mean, who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creme to Powder eyeshadow formulation</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/creme-to-powder-eyeshadow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Creme-to-Powder eyeshadow is a relative newcomer to the cosmetics market.  It has the lasting power of previous generation&#8217;s creme shadows, but without the creasing and goopy feel. It&#8217;s a  semi-solid shadow  that can be applied using your  finger or a foam  applicator, but best results are achieved by using a brush.
When [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More natural sanitizer formulas</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/more-natural-sanitizer-formulas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier I posted a formula for a quickie hand sanitizer, but a couple of folks have mentioned that they&#8217;re not too hip on the smell, or they would prefer a &#8220;spicier&#8221; or &#8220;fruity&#8221; note rather than a minty note.  So, here&#8217;s a couple more formulas to keep you safe and sanitized during the cold and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients S-Z</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-s-z/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-s-z/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The final installment of  a list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations.]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients Consolidation</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-consolidation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve gotten a couple of requests, and just wanted to mention that I&#8217;ll be consolidating all of the cosmetic ingredients into one single page.  Currently A-H is available at the Cosmetic Ingredients page, and I&#8217;ll be adding to it as I post more ingredients.
Thanks to everyone who&#8217;s emailed or posted!
]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients C thru E</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-c-thru-e/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A continuation of  a list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Note: allergies may occur with the use of any chemical, essential oil, herb or spice. It is advisable to test a small area of the skin prior to using the product in the shower of bath. Many of these ingredients [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients A thru B</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-a-thru-b/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-a-thru-b/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=373</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations.  Note: allergies may occur with the use of any chemical, essential oil, herb or spice. It is advisable to test a small area of the skin prior to using the product in the shower of bath.  Many of these ingredients are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Natural Preservatives</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/natural-preservatives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A preservative is essentially a chemical agent that will destroy or inhibit micro-organisms in finished formulations. There is ample scope for microbial contamination at the end user level. It is therefore important that the product be protected by a suitable preservative to ensure safety in use and adequate shelf life.
Water activity and pH of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make your own sanitizer</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/make-your-own-sanitizer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With flu season coming, and H1N1 on the horizon, now is the time for hand washing and sanitizing. But sanitizers often leave your hands chapped and dry. Plus, they smell icky. But you can make your own, and modify the scent to please your own personal scent palate.
This is an easy, non-emulsified sanitizer:
Blend together:

2 cups [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part IV Natural antibioticals</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/part-iv-natural-antibioticals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neem oil and Neem leaf extract 
[INCI: Melia azadirachta]
The neem tree is traditionally labelled The Village Pharmacy because of its multifaceted healing properties. These range from immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects to antimicrobial and pesticidal attributes. The leaves and seeds of neem yield limonoids with wide biological applications. These have antibacterial, antiviral, insect repellant, anti-protozoal and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part III Natural antimicrobials &#8211; Turmeric Oil</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/part-iii-natural-antimicrobials-turmeric-oil/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/part-iii-natural-antimicrobials-turmeric-oil/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Turmeric oil [INCI: Curcuma longa] 
Turmeric oil is obtained by steam distillation or solvent extraction of the powdered rhizome of species of the genus Curcuma (family: Zingiberaceae). Of these species, Curcuma longa is the most well known. Curcuma longa yields 0.3-7.2% (usually 4-5%) of turmeric oil following steam distillation. The chief constituents of the essential [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part II: A focus on natural antimicrobials</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/part-ii-a-focus-on-natural-antimicrobials/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/part-ii-a-focus-on-natural-antimicrobials/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaempferia galanga [INCI: Kaempferia galanga root extract] 
Kaempferia is a genus in the Zingiberaceae family found in southern &#38; southeastern Asia. These gingers grow from small globular rhizomes which grow fleshy roots. Most are low growing with colorfully marked foliage. Flowers either emerge in the spring just prior to the foliage or with the foliage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A focus on natural antimicrobials</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/a-focus-on-natural-antimicrobials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The need to control microbial activity is inherent in two major facets of personal care. The first area is that of antimicrobial care where the product helps to retard the growth of topical pathogens or eliminates them. The second is in the area of preservatives that retard the growth of microbes in product formulations.
Recently there [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Essential Oils for Summer Hair Repair</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/essential-oils-for-summer-hair-repair/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/essential-oils-for-summer-hair-repair/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Make Your Own]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=311</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When one keeps an Igor, one will find that one spends an inordinate amount of time outside under the burning rays of the DayStar, and often submerged in water saturated with either salt or chlorine.  None of these are terribly good for one&#8217;s hair.
However, repairing the damage is pretty simple.  Here&#8217;s the formula for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Testing eye gel formulation</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/testing-eye-gel-formulation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/testing-eye-gel-formulation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:34:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[eye gel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laboratoires Serobiologiques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[testing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=300</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cecropia obtusa Bark Extract is known for its capacity to reduce cellulite, which also results from restricted blood flow and stagnation of lymphatic fluids (congestion of connective tissue and accumulation of toxins) and there are indications that it activates the lipolysis (elimination of fat). The theory behind formulations such as these is that eye bags [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Page with How To instructions</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/new-page-with-how-to-instructions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/new-page-with-how-to-instructions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Make Your Own]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[banana bread]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bath bombs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bath melts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body scrub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fabric softener]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=278</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve put a permanent page, available at the top of the left navigation and the top of the page, that will list all the &#8220;How To&#8221; projects that I&#8217;m moving from instructables back to here.  
So far, the following How To projects are available: 
Bath and body projects: 

How to make bath bombs
How to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>crème de caviar pour le visage</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/creme-de-caviar-pour-le-visage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/creme-de-caviar-pour-le-visage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 19:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=237</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Working on testing formulations with some new to the market biological actives.  This one is a decadently rich night cream that contains  Laboratoires Serobiologiques actives.

 Complex Caviar: extracted elements of fish roe and caviar combined with oligo-peptides from actin and fucus vesiculosus extract.
Phytocoothetm: canola phytosterols with moisturizing and skin barrier strengthening effect.
Arganyltm: flavonoids extracted from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is nanotech innovation moving too fast in the cosmetics field?</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/is-nanotech-innovation-moving-too-fast-in-the-cosmetics-field/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/is-nanotech-innovation-moving-too-fast-in-the-cosmetics-field/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Formulas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IndustryNews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[formulations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nanotech]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SPC reports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trends]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=225</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Soap, Perfumery &#38; Cosmetics Magazine, a trade journal for cosmetics formulators, posits the theory that the cosmetics sector is pressing ahead with nanotechnology innovation despite consumer fears.
﻿While many of the claimed benefits of nanotechnology remain uncertain, the cosmetics industry is at the vanguard of developments. There seem to be real advances that nanotechnology can offer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nano tech in cosmetics needs research and regulation</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/nano-tech-in-cosmetics-needs-research-and-regulation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/nano-tech-in-cosmetics-needs-research-and-regulation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[nanotech]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=222</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Research spending on nanotechnology risks is woefully inadequate and industry participation in data gathering projects has been limited, according to the Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies.

Spokesperson Colin Finan said that 99 percent of nanomaterials are probably perfectly safe but a tiny percentage of unsafe material has the potential to cause lot of damage.
High potential [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make bath melts (previously on instructables)</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/how-to-make-bath-melts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/how-to-make-bath-melts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[crafts]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=217</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As I’ve noted before, Instructables has changed their business model, reducing access to content to non-paid visitors.  Since all of my work was published under a Creative Commons non-commercial license, I’ve removed it from Instructables and am republishing it here, so the content stays free.
Chocolate bath melts &#8211; chocolate that&#8217;s good for your thighs!
Bath melts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bath Bombs around the world</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/bath-bombs-around-the-world/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/bath-bombs-around-the-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:35:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Formulas]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=142</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It looks like Craftzine has picked up the bath bombs meme.  Bath bombs for everyone!
]]></description>
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		<title>Quick Gentle Body Scrub</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/quick-gentle-body-scrub/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/quick-gentle-body-scrub/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=103</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ This extra gentle cleansing scrub will leave your skin feeling silky and smooth. 
    * 1 tablespoon wheat germ
    * 1 tablespoon oatbran
    * 2 tablespoons almond oil
    * 3 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
In a mortar and pestle, mix the wheat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quickie Natural Fabric Softener</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/quickie-natural-fabric-softener/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/quickie-natural-fabric-softener/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[laundry]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=91</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s been chatter about the health hazards of fabric softeners and fabric sheets.  People with delicate skin or allergies are often impacted by these products being used by people around them.  Also, they cost a silly amount of money for some petroleum byproducts and perfume in a big ol plastic jug.
Especially since you [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Formula development and ingredient sourcing</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/formula-development-and-ingredient-sourcing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/formula-development-and-ingredient-sourcing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[botanicals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eye butter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=81</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So, I&#8217;m sourcing some ingredients,  which means I get to play mad scientist.  It&#8217;s one of my favorite things to do, doncha know.
There&#8217;s been a lot of buzz about in the industry about Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract and Cecropia Obtusa Bark Extract.  Argania is derived from the kernel of the fruit of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To: Make a small batch of traditional soap</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/how-to-make-a-small-batch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/how-to-make-a-small-batch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[manufacturing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bundt cake soap]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lye]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sweet spiced orange tea soap]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
Working with small batches is often trickier than doing the huge batches I often do.  But doing small batches lets you get all kinds of creative. Best of all, if you make a mistake, you&#8217;re not tossing out hundreds of dollars in materials.  It&#8217;s fairly easy to &#8220;rebatch&#8221; a mistake batch when it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To: Make a Bath Bomb</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/how-to-make-a-bath-bomb/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/how-to-make-a-bath-bomb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Definitions]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[seltzers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=25</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As I&#8217;ve noted before, Instructables has changed their business model, reducing access to content to non-paid visitors.  Since all of my work was published under a Creative Commons non-commercial license, I&#8217;ve removed it from Instructables and am republishing it here, so the content stays free. Keeping in mind folks with data stream limits, I&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
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