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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.

Formula Girls Formula Girls

    • Science
    • 4.8 • 17 Ratings

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

    #7010 Waterless Shampoo for Pets (Sulfate-Free)

    #7010 Waterless Shampoo for Pets (Sulfate-Free)

    Megan and Molly discuss this sulfate-free waterless shampoo for quick cleanups and on-the-go touchups for your favorite pet. Molly discusses this biobased, dense-foaming shampoo that works in both pump-foamer and spray bottle. Includes some conditioning and anti-microbial properties. Megan has field-tested this formulation on her dog, Chata with excellent results!

    • 7 min
    100th Podcast!

    100th Podcast!

    Megan, Molly, Christine and Jim the Producer celebrate 100 podcasts together by reminiscing their favorite formulations, putting some general formulating questions before Molly and thinking back about how this all started. This is a special extended version that offers some interesting details about how formulating works in a chemical company R&D lab.

    • 20 min
    #7012 Natural Pet Conditioner

    #7012 Natural Pet Conditioner

    Megan and Molly talk about this gentle, plant-based pet conditioner formulation that is simply prepared with a combination of nourishing coconut oil and a ready-to-use conditioner concentrate, Cola®Lac SLB. Megan talks about how shiny the conditioner left her dog's coat and that she wants to try it on her cat - who used to enjoy water but has become disinclined with being wet.

    • 4 min
    #7009 Natural Pet Shampoo

    #7009 Natural Pet Shampoo

    Molly and Megan talk about this high-biobased sudsy pet shampoo made from plant-based ingredients and specially designed with mildness in mind. pH balanced for your pet's skin, this cold-mix formulation builds a rich lather to clean a variety of coats. This formulation was field-tested at a local animal shelter (see our website for more details)!

    • 7 min
    #1067 Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

    #1067 Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

    Molly and Megan talk about Colonial's very own Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse formulation that cleanses and conditions without stripping away natural oils. Megan talks about her own very personal experience with this product and Molly does a deep dive into how it all comes together. *Spoiler* Listen to the end to hear about what kind of apples are used in this hair rinse!

    • 9 min
    #1066 Curl Repair Mask

    #1066 Curl Repair Mask

    Molly and Megan talk curls! And how to hydrate and strengthen curls without weighing them down by using this new palm-free, deep-conditioning hair mask. Molly goes deep to discuss how Colonial's products smooth and detangle, improve the feel and gloss, and reduce breakage. Megan (and other users) testifies it works for her!
    Formulation #1066 here.

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

TimeIsDancing ,

Perfect little lessons

They pack such great information into these quick chats. It’s perfect for learning more about formulations!

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Phenomenal

The NPR of formulations!!!

JCanestrari ,

Great show!

Brilliant combination of analysis and useful information about formulary. Glad somebody’s doing this!!

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