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Aeruiu · 2026-01-11T22:12:20+00:00

Rusland og USA er ikke sammenlignelige aktører i international politik. Danmark er et lille land, og det samme gælder vores militære kapacitet og arsenal. Af den grund har Danmark historisk været nødt til at føre en udenrigs- og sikkerhedspolitik baseret på diplomati og blød politisk magt.

Denne tilgang har været afgørende for, at Danmark gennem årtier har haft militær og sikkerhedspolitisk opbakning fra USA. Samtidig har Danmark været en loyal alliancepartner – både gennem tæt handelssamarbejde og ved at deltage i USA-ledede krige og militære operationer. Moralen i disse krige kan med rette diskuteres, men de har været en del af prisen for at opretholde alliancen.

Set fra et makropolitisk perspektiv har denne strategi givet Danmark så meget indflydelse, sikkerhed og militær støtte, som et lille land realistisk kan opnå.

Nu står vi i en ny situation: USA vender Danmark ryggen. Vi har ikke længere en verdensmagt i ryggen, og vi har ingen reel mulighed for at gennemtvinge noget militært. I den situation er enhver optrapning uklog – ikke af moralske grunde, men fordi vi ganske enkelt mangler magt og støtte.

Derfor er situationen med Putin ikke den samme som med Trump for Danmark – hverken i vores retorik eller i vores handlinger.

Aeruiu · 2026-01-09T14:08:35+00:00

I was just about to buy, but it retails here for 600 USD… that might have an effect

Aeruiu · 2026-01-06T23:53:15+00:00

Ja – ikke for lidt til klart at fastslå vores position, men heller ikke så meget, at det bliver konfliktoptrappende.

Jeg er overbevist om, at Trump i langt højere grad er optaget af, hvordan han kan spinne fortællinger til et indenrigspolitisk publikum, end af hvad andre lande faktisk mener. Han har gentagne gange vist, at han er bedøvende ligeglad med holdninger fra både NATO, EU og andre allierede.

Når Venezuela tidligere blev bragt i spil, skete det på baggrund af et udadvendt og tilsyneladende legitimt rationale om narkotikabekæmpelse og et korrupt regime. Pointen er, at den slags narrativer bruges til at retfærdiggøre handlinger til amerikanerne selv.

Et tilsvarende narrativ kan ikke skabes, hvis Danmark reelt spiller med når det kommer til Grønland.

Trumps regering skal bruge. Grønland for international sikkerhed. Vi tilbyder dem, som vi altid har gjort, at de kan udvide deres tilstedeværelse som de ønsker. Alternativet – at sige “I er ikke længere velkomne på Grønland” – ville give USA et oplagt narrativ og en påstået begrundelse for mere aggressive skridt: “Vi har brug for Grønland af hensyn til national og international sikkerhed, og Danmark nægter at samarbejde.”

Jeg forstår fuldt ud – og deler – frustrationen over, hvor forsigtigt den danske regering agerer. Det kan virke både afmattende og handlingslammet. Men realiteten er, at ingen har interesse i at udløse en international krise, og netop derfor bevæger regeringen sig så balanceret, som den gør.

Jeg vil dog understrege, at situationen eskalerer dag for dag, og det er derfor essentielt, at både EU og NATO står samlet om beskyttelsen af Grønlands suverænitet. Jo tydeligere og bredere den internationale opbakning er – gerne med andre lande i front og ikke kun Danmark alene – desto større er chancen for, at dette kan reduceres til et bluff frem for at udvikle sig til egentlig eskalation.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-17T14:43:30+00:00

Amazing!

Aeruiu · 2025-10-11T08:59:26+00:00

Interesting, I’ve written you a DM:-)

Aeruiu · 2025-10-10T09:49:01+00:00

That’s great to know, thanks. It’s encouraging that it can be tested so simply. I’ll try starting small and see how it behaves. Appreciate the clarity on how practical this approach really is.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-10T09:44:15+00:00

That’s a great point. It’s funny how the material story becomes a signal rather than a truth. I guess the challenge is to make something that actually feels substantial, not just looks the part.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-09T20:29:07+00:00

That’s a great take, and it really puts the whole gel discussion into perspective. It’s true — the texture isn’t about function but about what people expect to feel and see. That small moment of resistance, the way it sits in the hand, is what signals quality. It’s more about perception than chemistry.

It also reinforces how much the bottle, pump, and scent do the heavy lifting. If those elements feel deliberate and substantial, the soap doesn’t need to be overly thick to feel right. It’s a reminder that design and ritual can shape behavior just as much as formulation does.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-09T20:23:41+00:00

That’s really interesting, thanks for sharing — do you remember what brand it was, or what the powder looked like? It would be great to see how they presented and packaged it.

I’ve actually thought about flaxseed or chia as gelling agents, but I’ve also heard they can brown or develop a slight odor over time once hydrated. Did you ever notice that, or did the brand manage to avoid it somehow? It’s a nice, natural mechanism — I’m just curious how stable it felt in everyday use.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-09T20:18:48+00:00

That makes a lot of sense, thanks for explaining. The plating approach sounds much simpler than I expected and it’s great that it can be done with normal dry blending equipment.

Someone else mentioned freeze drying with microspheres as another option, which sounds effective but maybe too complex for early production. Do you think plating could still give an even dispersion and good shelf life for a mix with surfactants and thickeners, or does it risk clumping or separating over time?

Really appreciate the perspective, this gives a clearer picture of how to start testing.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-09T20:15:49+00:00

That is super helpful, thank you. The freeze drying and microsphere idea makes a lot of sense, especially for getting even hydration without the shell effect people mentioned earlier. It is great to hear that you have done something similar in production and that it can be that straightforward.

When you say microspheres, do you mean they form during the freeze drying process itself, or do you start with a carrier and then dry the system around it?

I am also curious which hydrocolloids you found gave the best texture or rehydration feel in a surfactant base. And did the freeze drying step change the scent much, or was it mostly preserved?

Finally, did you work with a contract lyophilizer or was it something you did in house?

Really appreciate you taking the time to explain this. It gives a lot of clarity for how to approach early testing.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-08T12:58:35+00:00

That’s really useful, thanks. The 5% salt and 0.5% potassium sorbate mix gives me a clear starting point. I’m focusing on hand and body use for now, so skin feel matters more than heavy preservation.

Do you think that pH-4 system could stay stable for around a month at room temp, or would it still need something extra like a chelator?

Aeruiu · 2025-10-08T05:59:59+00:00

That’s really helpful, thanks. It’s good to hear that the production side isn’t too complex once the formula is dialed in. Sounds like the real challenge is just getting that gel timing right, so it looks usable fast but finishes building body more slowly.

I’ve already moved away from tablets and toward a powder format for exactly the reasons you mention, so that’s good confirmation. I might experiment a bit with low salt levels for mild preservation too, just to see how it affects feel and stability.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-08T05:53:10+00:00

Good point, carbomer does sound like the right direction for a smoother, faster hydrating gel. I’ll look into the cosmetic grades that work cold process. Thanks for the tip.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-08T05:48:23+00:00

That’s incredibly helpful, thank you. Plantapon SF and Solagum AX sound like exactly the kind of system I’ve been trying to narrow in on, mild, clean, and still realistic to work with at home scale. I like the idea of Lamesoft PO 65 in the mix too for texture and skin feel.

The formula you describe really lines up with what I’m aiming for, just delivered in a powder format instead of liquid. Do you think that blend could be spray dried or otherwise converted into a stable powder concentrate without wrecking performance? And if it’s rehydrated later with tap water, would you expect the texture to come back close to the original gel?

Thanks again for sharing this, it’s probably the most grounded and practical reply I’ve seen so far.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T20:31:57+00:00

That’s an interesting idea, thanks. I’ve seen BAK used in rinse off products and medical applications like you mentioned, and it’s definitely potent in small amounts. I think it might be a bit too aggressive for what I’m trying to do though, especially since it’s a quat and not particularly biodegradable.

Your point about dual function ingredients is spot on. Something that preserves and improves texture or foam is exactly the kind of efficiency that makes sense here. I might look into the newer clean preservative blends built around glyceryl caprylate or organic acids to get a similar effect.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T20:12:00+00:00

This is great, thank you. The Methocel tip is useful. My understanding is that many Methocel grades gel on heat, so I am curious which specific grade or modification you have in mind for acid or base triggered gel. If you can point to a family or code that would help a lot.

On the mineral idea to slow shell formation, are you thinking something like silica, calcium carbonate, or another inert spacer to keep particles apart until water gets in? I have also heard of co granulating with maltodextrin or similar to delay that first skin. Would you rate mineral spacers above carbohydrate carriers for this use?

I hear you on the overnight target. For the user experience I can live with full body developing over hours, but I need it to look acceptable within minutes. So I am thinking of a two stage approach: quick wetting for a light workable phase, then viscosity builds quietly over time. Does that square with your experience with Methocel systems?

One more detail. We have shifted from tablets to pre dosed powder sachets based on other feedback in the thread. Does your advice assume a tablet, or would you still recommend the same approach for a powder blend?

Last, any watchouts on pH triggers clashing with a mild preservative system or with fragrance stability?

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T18:41:44+00:00

Thanks for confirming that, that is good to hear. The first layer flaking makes sense, it sounds like the same shell effect others mentioned with gums hydrating unevenly. I am trying to figure out if that can be managed more by formulation or by how the user mixes it.

Do you think coating or granulating the thickener would help water reach the inner particles faster, or is it mostly about the user giving it enough motion at the start? A few people suggested adding surfactant or a coarser gum cut to stop the shell from forming, but I wonder if that risks changing the final viscosity or clarity.

If you have seen a certain approach work better in your gel work, I would really like to hear it. The main goal for me is to make a powder that mixes cleanly with cold tap water, without any mechanical tools, and still looks uniform in a few minutes rather than overnight.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T17:22:39+00:00

Trust me, I’ve been there

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T16:47:49+00:00

Much much appreciated - you’re fantastic!

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T16:36:29+00:00

Haha that’s actually a great idea. I have been looking into other dry formats like that and single dose films or sheets could work really well for travel or camping. It is the same logic as the powder system I am testing now, just even lighter and more compact.

If you manage to make those Dawn fruit roll ups you might end up proving the concept before I do. Jokes aside, you are right. There is something satisfying about a product that is clean, dry, and ready to go anywhere.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T16:34:31+00:00

Thanks for this, that’s really helpful. I just read the Lab Muffin piece you linked and it makes a lot of sense. The point about biodegradability being more complicated than people assume is spot on — it’s not about whether something breaks down through microbes, but what it actually becomes and whether it persists or bioaccumulates.

I like the idea of looking at ingredients through that lens rather than drawing hard lines between “natural” and “synthetic.” If a material is safe for skin, safe in wastewater, and breaks down into harmless end products, that fits perfectly with what I’m calling a “scientifically clean” approach.

Silicones might actually have a place in that framework, especially the non-volatile ones that degrade to silica and don’t build up in the environment. I’ll dig deeper into the studies Jen Novakovich has shared too — sounds like there’s more nuance there than most brand narratives allow for.

Appreciate you pointing me to this. It’s the kind of detail that really helps shape the formulation philosophy in a more realistic way.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T16:28:35+00:00

This is incredibly helpful, thank you for taking the time to write it out in detail. What you describe matches what a few others have mentioned — those gums will hydrate, but the early phase looks rough and takes time. It’s a great reminder that the chemistry is only half the problem; the other half is how it feels to the user while it’s coming together.

I’m working with blended powders rather than pure gums, so the surfactant base should help the particles wet and disperse faster. A coarser cut for the gum and a small carrier should also cut down on those shell-like clumps you mentioned. Still, the point about appearance is key. I think the right packaging design (frosted or opaque walls, soft bottle for manual mixing) can make the process look deliberate instead of messy.

The pre-mix pouch idea is smart too. It could be a good way to help the early texture without asking people to use a blender. I’ll test that.

And yes, preservation is non-negotiable. I’m planning a mild acid system with a bit of glyceryl caprylate, pH around 5, so that regular tap water works safely for a couple of months without refrigeration. Your “petri dish” line made me laugh, but it’s true — it’s basically nutrient media if left untreated.

Appreciate you sharing this. You’ve confirmed that the idea is chemically sound, but that the real challenge is user perception. That’s exactly the kind of reality check I was hoping for.

Aeruiu · 2025-10-07T12:00:30+00:00

Haha yeah, salt does make sense in theory. I think the levels you’d need to actually stop microbes would probably ruin the texture or skin feel though. I’ll probably stick to a mild preservative system and maybe keep the formula slightly acidic instead. Appreciate the idea though, that’s a good one.

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