Monthly Archives: December 2011

The good, the bad and the nasty: Nitrocellulose

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Elspeth Waters

While not naturally occurring like the ‘cellulose’ it contains, Nitrocellulose is still a safe option for cosmetic uses…   Formula: C20H16N4   Systematic name: cellulose nitrate   Also listed as: nitrocellulose solution; nitrocotton; celex; cellulose nitrate; cellulose nitrate (9CI); cellulose tetranitrate; … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the season to look flawless, says Style Guru Davee Troublefield

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Elspeth Waters

  “The holiday season is upon us, and I always get excited to do the multitude of creative traditions that have been a part of my yuletide ritual for years. Making my famous Wassail makes our home smell festive and … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the gift of giving with The Beauty Bus Foundation

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Elspeth Waters

Sophyto is a proud sponsor of the Beauty Bus Foundation, a charity that delivers dignity, hope and respite to chronically or terminally ill men, women and children and their caregivers through beauty and grooming services and pampering products.   Beauty Bus’ … Continue reading →

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The good, the bad and the nasty: Butyl Acetate

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Elspeth Waters

After the deathly toxic Formaldehyde comes a much more gentle soul, Butyl Acetate.   Formula: C6H12O2   Systematic name: butyl ethanoate   Also listed as: butyl ester acetic acid; acetic acid n-butyl ester; n-butyl acetate; 1-butyl acetate; 1-acetoxybutane; acetic acid, … Continue reading →

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