Formula Girls

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Molly and Christine talk about an oil-based face cleanser that removes waterproof makeup and transforms into a creamy milk with water, how re-fatting agents replenish moisture in the skin and hair, how "like dissolves like," and a chemical name throw-down.

Christine and Molly bring back an old product with recently renewed interest in unconventional uses, how to put it together in phases that work with conventional mineral oil, and a fun fact of how much was sold in 2018.

Molly and Christine talk about this hot-pour , eco-conscious shampoo bar that's pH balanced, builds rich lather and locks in moisture. No bottles or plastic wrappers needed!

Christine and Molly discuss this very natural, castile soap body wash formulated with Cola®Det OKC-40 that may be presented as being “made with organic oils,” that it's got some thickener in it, why certain consumers like castile soaps these days and why lavender oil shows up in so many formulations.

Molly and Christine talk about this natural, alcohol-free, aluminum-free deodorant for safe, long-lasting odor protection, ingredients that can work as well as aluminum (and not as scary), and that some people smell more than others (not pointing anyone out).

Molly and Christine talk about this dense, creamy, foaming and très luxurious cleanser. Includes many natural, low-irritation ingredients. Gentle enough for everyday use, Prop 65 worry-free - and won't get crusty around the spout thingy.

Molly, Christine, and Chief (mascot retriever) introduce an all-new formulation for cleaning makeup brushes and sponges with gentle, sustainable ingredients that lift away oily makeup and residue buildup, leaving brushes clean and soft. Also non-drying so make-up sponges won’t deteriorate!

In this episode, Molly and Christine focus on Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer (Poly Suga®Mulse D9) and all of its benefits to solubilizing organic and synthetic essential oils in formulation.

Christine and Molly discuss this classic foaming clay mask, mild for skin with humectant qualities. Leave it on for a while or use it daily, rinses easily in a lather without leaving clay on your face. Added peppermint oil leaves skin feeling all tingly.

Molly and Christine discuss this new sulfate-free formulation, building on a familiar platform that includes a new sultaine made with hemp seed oil.  Builds nice foam, hydrates the skin and gently cleanses - and sports a cool, trendy label!

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.