Crafting A Simple Lotion with Argan and Babassu Oils
Putting together a few ingredients to craft a simple lotion is one of my favorite things to do. I just love how it all comes together!
Anhydrous Body Butter with Isopropyl Myristate Revised
Last week I created a formula for a body butter with some Isopropyl Myristate to help alleviate the greasiness of an anhydrous formula. While it turned out to be nice...
Body Butter or Body Cream
What is the difference between a butter and a cream? Put very simply, it’s the addition of water to the formula.
Anhydrous Body Butter with Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid (a fatty acid that naturally occurs in coconut and palm oils). It is a lightweight emollient commonly used...
Splendid Single-Oil Lotions
When I look at all the different oils and butters we offer and try to decide which ones to use in combination, I often forget it’s fun to focus on...
Fragrance Friday: Vanilla Hazelnut Fragrance Oil
It’s getting to be the time of year that baked goods are on my mind. I love vanilla scents, and Vanilla Hazelnut Fragrance Oil has to be one of...
Getting “Extra” To Add Value
There’s no doubt that handmade skin care products are popular. The possible combinations of scents and oils is almost endless!
A Must-Try Delectable Face Frosting!
Today’s recipe is for a lotion that is so soft, creamy, and sweet smelling it’s like rubbing frosting on your face. I know that sounds kind of weird, but due...
Fun With Cetyl Alcohol Emulsifier
Yesterday I got a wild hair and decided to try Cetyl Alcohol by itself as an emulsifier for this Hemp Seed Oil lotion. As I feared, Cetyl Alcohol alone was...
Hemp Shines In Single-Oil Lotion
Sometimes it’s fun to put the spotlight on a single oil in a lotion. Every oil has unique benefits, and Hemp Seed Oil is no exception. Using it at a...
Celebrating the Rediscovery of a Royal Recipe
In the late 1990s, Majestic Mountain Sage was located in Orem, Utah, and Tina developed a recipe called “Royal Light Lotion with Aloe Vera.” It was taught as part...
Whip That Butter For A Lovely Moisturizer
Editor’s note: Due to supply challenges, our Baobab Butter is being discontinued. Good substitutions would be Turmeric Butter or Hemp Butter.
Winter skin feels so uncomfortable! Fortunately, a thoughtfully crafted...
