Comments on: Mint Lemonade Sugar Scrub http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/ Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:50:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Andee http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-818 Andee Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:00:03 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-818 I would add up all of the costs of each item. Figure the complete cost of each jar you produce. Then multiply that amount by 4 to 6. The reason I choose 4 for this type of product is that you need to cover the cost of that jar, plus a new one, plus overhead, plus your payroll. Consider this price against what you see in the market. Adjust as necessary to make the product viable in the marketplace. I would add up all of the costs of each item. Figure the complete cost of each jar you produce. Then multiply that amount by 4 to 6. The reason I choose 4 for this type of product is that you need to cover the cost of that jar, plus a new one, plus overhead, plus your payroll.

Consider this price against what you see in the market. Adjust as necessary to make the product viable in the marketplace.

]]> By: bluebutterflz http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-816 bluebutterflz Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:34:24 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-816 I just made some sugar scrubs today using your recipe and products! It is completely wonderful! I was wondering, what would you charge for a 4oz jar of this sugar scrub? I added vitamin E, a dash of crushed (dried) spearment leaves, and a bit of kaolin clay to mine. I just made some sugar scrubs today using your recipe and products! It is completely wonderful! I was wondering, what would you charge for a 4oz jar of this sugar scrub? I added vitamin E, a dash of crushed (dried) spearment leaves, and a bit of kaolin clay to mine.

]]> By: Andee http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-728 Andee Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:44:51 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-728 Herbs can work, just make sure they are dried completely before inclusion. And never add herb pieces to a product that has water and the mixture stays fluid. Decomposition smells awful. Herbs can work, just make sure they are dried completely before inclusion. And never add herb pieces to a product that has water and the mixture stays fluid. Decomposition smells awful.

]]> By: bluebutterflz http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-726 bluebutterflz Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:21:20 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-726 would natural colorants (like powdered herbs) work in these or should I stick with a dye or nothing at all? would natural colorants (like powdered herbs) work in these or should I stick with a dye or nothing at all?

]]> By: Andee http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-722 Andee Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:03:53 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-722 As long as no water is introduced it will last as long as the oil can last without oxidation. Once water is introduced we recommend that the more water the faster you use it. Slight amounts of water won't do anything to the scrub, but once you get dissolved sugar on the bottom, then there is potential for problem. As long as no water is introduced it will last as long as the oil can last without oxidation. Once water is introduced we recommend that the more water the faster you use it. Slight amounts of water won’t do anything to the scrub, but once you get dissolved sugar on the bottom, then there is potential for problem.

]]> By: bluebutterflz http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-715 bluebutterflz Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:19:18 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-715 How long a shelf life does this have? Sorry it's me again :P How long a shelf life does this have? Sorry it’s me again :P

]]> By: Andee http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-668 Andee Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:05:11 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-668 Jordan, I'm so glad that everything worked out for you! It is so exciting to hear the follow up for these scrubs! Jordan,
I’m so glad that everything worked out for you! It is so exciting to hear the follow up for these scrubs!

]]> By: Jordan http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-665 Jordan Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:13:48 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-665 Hi Andee, I just wanted to follow up and say that the mint-lemonade sugar scrubs were such a hit with our wedding guests! They really loved them & I had several people tell me that they didn't even feel the need to apply lotion after using the scrub because it was so moisturizing. I have requests for more to be made already! Thank you so much for all your help creating the custom fragrance! -Jordan Hi Andee,
I just wanted to follow up and say that the mint-lemonade sugar scrubs were such a hit with our wedding guests! They really loved them & I had several people tell me that they didn’t even feel the need to apply lotion after using the scrub because it was so moisturizing. I have requests for more to be made already! Thank you so much for all your help creating the custom fragrance!
-Jordan

]]> By: Andee http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Andee Thu, 07 May 2009 16:57:32 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-381 KimVH, Try the <a href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&id=150" rel="nofollow">Brown Sugar Body Glaze</a> in our recipes section. It has both Liquid Soap and Body Milk Bases from our catalog and it is a lovely scrub. You can look at this recipe and alter it if there are changes you want to make to it. Another idea for making the shower floor not so slippery is a River Rocks Bath Mat. It has large flattened rock shapes and still allows lots of drainage space for the water. I found mine at Bed Bath & Beyond and I love it! It doesn't slide and I don't feel like I'm falling off a slick mat. Here is the direct link to the product. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14397132&RN=13& I hope this helps! KimVH,
Try the Brown Sugar Body Glaze in our recipes section. It has both Liquid Soap and Body Milk Bases from our catalog and it is a lovely scrub. You can look at this recipe and alter it if there are changes you want to make to it.

Another idea for making the shower floor not so slippery is a River Rocks Bath Mat. It has large flattened rock shapes and still allows lots of drainage space for the water. I found mine at Bed Bath & Beyond and I love it! It doesn’t slide and I don’t feel like I’m falling off a slick mat. Here is the direct link to the product. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14397132&RN=13&amp;

I hope this helps!

]]> By: KimVH http://blog.thesage.com/2009/04/15/mint-lemonade-sugar-scrub/comment-page-1/#comment-379 KimVH Thu, 07 May 2009 15:12:16 +0000 http://blog.thesage.com/?p=1982#comment-379 Andee I want to make a sugar scrub for my mom, but I know that the oil in these scrubs can make the shower slippery. I don't want to take any chance that she may fall. Are the scrubs made with the liquid soap base still as slippery? Could you make one with a lotion as base? Kim Andee
I want to make a sugar scrub for my mom, but I know that the oil in these scrubs can make the shower slippery. I don’t want to take any chance that she may fall. Are the scrubs made with the liquid soap base still as slippery? Could you make one with a lotion as base?
Kim

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