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Formula Girls episodes

  • 52: #2019 Grapefruit Shower Gel
    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. 
    6 min
  • 51: #1036 Anti-Pollution Purifying Shampoo - For China!
    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.
    7 min
  • 50: #1043 High Performance 2-in-1 Shampoo
    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.
    6 min
  • 49: #2017 Exfoliating Sugar Scrub
    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.
    7 min
  • 48: #3016 Tinted Mineral Moisturizer
    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.
    7 min
  • 46: #2068 No-Rinse Moisturizing Body Wash
    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.
    7 min

About Formula Girls

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