Formula Girls

Bubbles, bubbles!!  Molly and Christine discuss this tear-free, easy-to-produce kid's bubble bath that builds thick, long-lasting foam and won't leave a nasty residue in the tub. Made from a very short list of Prop 65-free ingredients!

Christine and Molly welcome Dennis Abbeduto to deep dive into the multiple advantages of using sultaines as betaine replacements in personal care formulations. This is one to bookmark!

Christine and Molly talk about a bubble bath bomb that actually cleans, dissolves in water and doesn't leave a greasy ring around the tub. Made from sulfate-free, bio-based ingredients with very low irritation. Not just another fizzy ball of baking soda!

Molly and Christine discuss this lightweight shampoo formulation that builds volume and moisture, doesn't leave behind residue, has no Prop 65 concerns, and easily builds foam - all while using mild, sulfate-free ingredients.

Molly and Christine explain how a "waterless" pet shampoo really works, that it's great for cats too, the right pH balance necessary for least irritation, and some advice about fragrances.

Molly and Christine talk about this glamorous, antibacterial hand soap, made without Betaines, Triclosan or DEA, that also acts as a skin conditioner.  Works in a pump foamer, easy to put together with PEG-150 Distearate.  Chief gets a treat and everyone goes home.

Molly and Christine talk about patting dry and a lotion that doesn't feel sticky later - kinda like a conditioner for your skin - that traps water and continues to add water to your skin throughout the day.

Christine and Molly invite John to talk about his beard, whether he shapes it or not, the difference between balms and oils and why a mild beard formulation is beneficial, Christine tries "cupuaçu" twice and Molly includes something special about Cola®Moist 200 in this formulation.

Christine and Molly discuss this easy, aqueous deodorizing spray formulation featuring Cola®Quat SME and Poly Suga®Mulse D9 in both a fragrance-free and lightly scented version. Also recent gross-out panel test results.

Molly and Christine talk about an oldie-but-goodie, made from a classic combination of three favorite ingredients that make a wonderful, natural body wash.