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		<title>Minty Foot Cream</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/20/minty-foot-cream-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
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I&#8217;m sure at one point or another, we all have been up and running all day on our feet. Unfortunately, by the time the day is over, our feet hurt and we just want to sit. Now, you can sit and soak your feet with the Peppermint Candy Sticks Foot Soaks and then gently massage [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top">I&#8217;m sure at one point or another, we all have been up and running all day on our feet. Unfortunately, by the time the day is over, our feet hurt and we just want to sit. Now, you can sit and soak your feet with the <a title="Peppermint Candy Sticks Foot Soaks" href="http://blog.thesage.com/2009/12/03/peppermint-candy-sticks-foot-soaks/" target="_blank">Peppermint Candy Sticks Foot Soaks</a> and then gently massage your tired and aching feet with the <a title="Minty Foot Cream" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=7" target="_blank">Minty Foot Cream</a>. Pamper yourself, or your friends, with a collection of the <a title="Peppermint Candy Sticks Foot Soaks" href="http://blog.thesage.com/2009/12/03/peppermint-candy-sticks-foot-soaks/" target="_blank">Peppermint Candy Sticks Foot Soaks</a>, <a title="Minty Foot Cream" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=7" target="_blank">Minty Foot Cream</a> and small collection of tea bags, such as Chamomile, Peppermint, Peach, Raspberry or their favorite tea. Doesn&#8217;t that just spell R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N?</p>
<p><strong>Collect needed items:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
<a title="Citric Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Citric-Acid.html" target="_blank">Citric Acid</a><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a title="Stearic Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html" target="_blank">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
<a title="Avocado Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Avocado-Oil.html" target="_blank">Avocado Oil</a><br />
<a title="Shea Butter, Refined" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Shea-Butter.html" target="_blank">Shea Butter, Refined</a><br />
<a title="Mango Butter" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Mango-Butter.html" target="_blank">Mango Butter</a><br />
<a title="Lanolin, Anhydrous" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Lanolin.html" target="_blank">Anhydrous Lanolin</a><br />
Purified Water<br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a><br />
<a title="Peppermint Essential Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Peppermint-Essential-Oil.html" target="_blank">Peppermint Essential Oil</a><br />
<a title="Spearmint Essential Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Spearmint-Essential-Oil.html" target="_blank">Spearmint Essential Oil</a></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Immersion Blender<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-Clear-PET-Low-Profile-JarSize-58.html" target="_blank">2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58</a> with <a title="Straight Sided Lids, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Straight-Sided-LidsSize-58.html" target="_blank">Size 58 Straight Black Lids</a>.)</td>
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<p><strong>Recipe:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in ounces</strong><br />
0.02 ounces Citric Acid<br />
0.21 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
0.39 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
0.49 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
0.74 ounces Avocado Oil<br />
0.53 ounces Shea Butter, Refined<br />
0.18 ounces Mango Butter<br />
0.32 ounces Anhydrous Lanolin<br />
5.29 ounces Purified Water<br />
0.09 ounces Germaben II<br />
0.025 ounces Peppermint Essential Oil<br />
0.021 grams Spearmint Essential Oil</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
0.6 grams Citric Acid<br />
6 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
11 grams Stearic Acid<br />
14 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
21 grams Avocado Oil<br />
15 grams Shea Butter, Refined<br />
5 grams Mango Butter<br />
9 grams Anhydrous Lanolin<br />
150 grams Purified Water<br />
2.5 grams Germaben II<br />
0.6 grams Peppermint Essential Oil<br />
0.6 grams Spearmint Essential Oil</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
0.3% Citric Acid<br />
2.5% Liquid Glycerin<br />
4.7% Stearic Acid<br />
5.9% Emulsifying Wax<br />
8.9% Avocado Oil<br />
6.4% Shea Butter, Refined<br />
2.1% Mango Butter<br />
3.8% Anhydrous Lanolin<br />
63.7% grams Purified Water<br />
1.1% Germaben II<br />
0.3% Peppermint Essential Oil<br />
0.3% Spearmint Essential Oil</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II, Peppermint Essential Oil and Spearmint Essential Oil into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II, Peppermint Essential Oil and Spearmint Essential Oil once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into jars and allow to cool completely. Cap the jars.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> This recipe makes approximately 8 fl oz of cream.</p>
<p>While I was making this batch for the pictures, I was told by our photographer, Mitch, that he really doesn&#8217;t like the smell of Lanolin. After I added the Peppermint Essential Oil and Spearmint Essential Oil to the cream, Mitch said that he couldn&#8217;t smell the Lanolin anymore and it smelled really good. After the cream cooled, I gave him a small test jar to try on his hands. Guess what? He fell in love with the cream and said that it was an amazing hand or foot cream and the Lanolin gave it an excellent massage quality.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p><em><strong>Would you like to join a swap? We are hosting another swap on <a title="The Sage Forum" href="http://forum.thesage.com/" target="_blank">The Sage Forum</a>. The theme is Spring Dreams. If you would like product evaluations, we can help you get those valuable testing opinions from others in the swap. We look forward to the various products.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_5114" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-01.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-01-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A20-01" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5114" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Minty Foot Cream on my finger.</p></div></p>
<div id="attachment_5115" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-02.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-02-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A20-02" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5115" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed items.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5116" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-03.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-03-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A20-03" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5116" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weighing ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5117" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-04.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-04-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A20-04" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5117" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">All ingredients have been weighed.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5118" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-05.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-05-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A20-05" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5118" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mixing the ingredients together.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5119" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-06.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-06-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A20-06" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5119" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding the essential oils and preservative.</p></div>
<p><div id="attachment_5120" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-07.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A20-07-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A20-07" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5120" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Filling the jars.</p></div>
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		<title>Easy Does It Coconut Cream</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/19/easy-does-it-coconut-cream/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lotions and Creams]]></category>

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Easy Does It Coconut Cream, I think the name says it all! This super thick cream is wonderful for the whole body. I would highly recommend short and wide jars or our Grand Oval Bottles for this cream. I lightly scented this cream with our Orange Valencia Essential Oil and this barely there scent is [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top"><a title="Easy Does It Coconut Cream" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=134" target="_blank">Easy Does It Coconut Cream</a>, I think the name says it all! This super thick cream is wonderful for the whole body. I would highly recommend short and wide jars or our Grand Oval Bottles for this cream. I lightly scented this cream with our <a title="Orange Essential Oil, Valencia" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Orange-Essential-Oil-Valencia.html" target="_blank">Orange Valencia Essential Oil</a> and this barely there scent is perfect for an inconspicuous application in the middle of the day.</p>
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<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Coconut Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Coconut-Oil.html" target="_blank">Coconut Oil</a><br />
Water<br />
<a title="Orange Essential Oil, Valencia" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Orange-Essential-Oil-Valencia.html" target="_blank">Orange Essential Oil, Valencia</a><br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Immersion Blender<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-Clear-PET-Low-Profile-JarSize-58.html" target="_blank">2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58</a> with <a title="Straight Sided Lids, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Straight-Sided-LidsSize-58.html" target="_blank">Size 58 Straight Black Lids</a>.)</td>
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<p><strong>Recipe:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in ounces</strong><br />
0.3 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
0.5 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
0.4 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
2 ounces Coconut Oil<br />
6.9 ounces Water<br />
0.04 ounces Orange Essential Oil, Valencia<br />
0.1 ounces Germaben II</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
8.5 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
14.1 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
11.4 grams Stearic Acid<br />
56.6 grams Coconut Oil<br />
195.5 grams Water<br />
1.2 grams Orange Essential Oil, Valencia<br />
2.9 grams Germaben II</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
2.9% Emulsifying Wax<br />
4.9% Liquid Glycerin<br />
3.9% Stearic Acid<br />
19.5% Coconut Oil<br />
67.4% Water<br />
0.4% Orange Essential Oil, Valencia<br />
1% Germaben II</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II and Orange Valencia Essential Oil into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II and Orange Valencia Essential Oil once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into jars and allow to cool completely. Cap the jars.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> This recipe makes approximately 10 fl oz of cream.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_5130" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-01.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-01-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-01" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-5130" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Easy Does It Coconut Cream on my finger.</p></div></p>
<div id="attachment_5131" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-02.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-02-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-02" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-5131" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5132" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-03.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-03-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-03" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-5132" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The first 3 ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5133" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-04.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-04-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-04" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-5133" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding the Coconut Oil to the beaker.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_5136" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-07.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-07-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-07" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-5136" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mixing the ingredients together.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5138" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-09.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-09-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-09" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-5138" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding the Orange Valencia Essential Oil.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_5135" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-06.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-06-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-06" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-5135" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Melted ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5137" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-08.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-08-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-08" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-5137" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Continuing to mix ingredients.</p></div>
<p><div id="attachment_5139" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-10.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A22-10-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A22-10" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5139" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Filling the jars.</p></div>
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		<title>Mango Body Cream</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/18/mango-body-cream/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
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Lately, our weather has been cold and foggy with little sunshine to perk up the day. I decided that I needed to make a cream to give me the feel of summer so I can survive the winter blues. This wonderful cream is lightly scented. My favorite thing about this light cream is the fact [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top">Lately, our weather has been cold and foggy with little sunshine to perk up the day. I decided that I needed to make a cream to give me the feel of summer so I can survive the winter blues. This wonderful cream is lightly scented. My favorite thing about this light cream is the fact that it can be in a jar or a bottle with a pump! Bring out the tropical fun of summer with the <a title="Mango Body Cream" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=14" target="_blank">Mango Body Cream</a>.</p>
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<a title="Citric Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Citric-Acid.html" target="_blank">Citric Acid</a><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a title="Stearic Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html" target="_blank">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Mango Butter" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Mango-Butter.html" target="_blank">Mango Butter</a><br />
<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
Water<br />
<a title="Mango Sorbet Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Mango-Sorbet-Fragrance.html" target="_blank">Mango Sorbet Fragrance Oil</a><br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a></td>
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Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-Clear-PET-Low-Profile-JarSize-58.html" target="_blank">2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58</a> with <a title="Straight Sided Lids, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Straight-Sided-LidsSize-58.html" target="_blank">Size 58 Straight Black Lids</a>.)</td>
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<p><strong>Recipe:</strong></p>
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0.01 ounces Citric Acid<br />
0.05 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
0.05 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
0.53 ounces Mango Butter<br />
0.16 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
3.63 ounces Distilled Water<br />
0.04 ounces Mango Sorbet Fragrance Oil<br />
0.02 ounces Germaben II</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
0.3 grams Citric Acid<br />
1.3 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
1.3 grams Stearic Acid<br />
15 grams Mango Butter<br />
4.4 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
103 grams Distilled Water<br />
1 gram Mango Sorbet Fragrance Oil<br />
0.7 grams Germaben II</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
0.2% Citric Acid<br />
1% Liquid Glycerin<br />
1% Stearic Acid<br />
11.8% Mango Butter<br />
3.5% Emulsifying Wax<br />
81.1% Distilled Water<br />
0.8% Mango Sorbet Fragrance Oil<br />
0.6% Germaben II</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II and Mango Sorbet Fragrance Oil into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II and Mango Sorbet Fragrance Oil once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into jars and allow to cool completely. Cap the jars.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> This recipe makes approximately 4 fl oz of cream.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong></p>
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<div id="attachment_5106" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5106" title="0A18-01" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-01-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mango Body Cream on my finger.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5107" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-02.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5107" title="0A18-02" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-02-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed supplies.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5108" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-03.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5108" title="0A18-03" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-03-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weighing the oils.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5109" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-04.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5109" title="0A18-04" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-04-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding water to the beaker.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_5110" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-05.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5110" title="0A18-05" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-05-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ingredients after microwaving.</p></div>
<p><div id="attachment_5112" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-07.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5112" title="0A18-07" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-07-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pouring the cream into the jars.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_5111" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-06.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5111" title="0A18-06" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A18-06-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blending the ingredients together.</p></div></td>
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		<title>Basic Body Butter</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/15/basic-body-butter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
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This butter melts smoothly just from the warmth of your hands. I think this would be wonderful as a massage butter. This Basic Body Butter has been a staff favorite for several years now and I imagine that once you try it, the butter will become your favorite too! Today, we will be going unscented!
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<td valign="top">This butter melts smoothly just from the warmth of your hands. I think this would be wonderful as a massage butter. This <a title="Basic Body Butter" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=149" target="_blank">Basic Body Butter</a> has been a staff favorite for several years now and I imagine that once you try it, the butter will become your favorite too! Today, we will be going unscented!</p>
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<a title="White Odorless Cocoa Butter" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Cocoa-Butter-White-Odorless.html" target="_blank">White Cocoa Butter</a><br />
<a title="Shea Butter, Refined" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Shea-Butter.html" target="_blank">Shea Butter, Refined</a><br />
<a title="Apricot Kernel Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Apricot-Kernel-Oil.html" target="_blank">Apricot Kernel Oil</a><br />
<a title="Macadamia Nut Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Macadamia-Nut-Oil.html" target="_blank">Macadamia Nut Oil</a><br />
<a title="Jojoba Oil - Colorless, Deodorized" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Jojoba-Oil--Colorless-Deodorized.html" target="_blank">Colorless Jojoba Oil</a><br />
<a title="Aloe Vera Butter" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Aloe-Vera-Butter.html" target="_blank">Aloe Butter</a><br />
<a title="Beeswax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Beeswax.html" target="_blank">Beeswax</a></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using <a title="Lotion Bar Tubes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Lotion-Bar-Tubes.html" target="_blank">Lotion Bar Tubes</a>)</td>
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<p><strong>Recipe:</strong></p>
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0.99 ounces White Cocoa Butter<br />
0.99 ounces Shea Butter, Refined<br />
0.85 ounces Apricot Kernel Oil<br />
1.13 ounces Macadamia Nut Oil<br />
0.49 ounces Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
0.49 ounces Aloe Butter<br />
1.27 ounces Beeswax</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
28 grams White Cocoa Butter<br />
28 grams Shea Butter, Refined<br />
24 grams Apricot Kernel Oil<br />
32 grams Macadamia Nut Oil<br />
14 grams Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
14 grams Aloe Butter<br />
36 grams Beeswax</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
16% White Cocoa Butter<br />
16% Shea Butter, Refined<br />
14% Apricot Kernel Oil<br />
18% Macadamia Nut Oil<br />
8% Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
8% Aloe Butter<br />
20% Beeswax</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients into your microwave safe container. Microwave using shorts bursts of time until all of the ingredients are melted. It took me about 2-1/2 minutes, stirring about every 30 seconds. Once all the ingredients have been melted, pour into your lotion bar tubes or molds. Allow to cool completely before capping or removing from molds.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong>This recipe will fill approximately 10 Lotion Bar Tubes and each tube will contain approximately 0.63 ounces of product.</p>
<p>If you would like to add a fragrance, use our <a title="Fragrance Calculator" href="http://www.thesage.com/calcs/fragcalc.html" target="_blank">Fragrance Calculator</a> to calculate the amount of fragrance you want. Simply choose the “Lotion, Cream and Body Butter” product option and the weight of the complete recipe for the first step, then choose the fragrance or essential oil of your choice and click on the “Calculate” button on the bottom of the screen.</p>
<p>Enjoy! Next week, we will make more lotion and some fun batches of soap, so stay tuned!</p>
<p><em><strong>Would you like to join a swap? We are hosting another swap on <a title="The Sage Forum" href="http://forum.thesage.com/" target="_blank">The Sage Forum</a>. The theme is Spring Dreams. If you would like product evaluations, we can help you get those valuable testing opinions from others in the swap. We look forward to the various products.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong><br />
<a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="Andee" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_5046" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-05.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5046" title="0A15-05" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-05-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Body Butter on my finger.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5038" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5038" title="0A15-01" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-01-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed supplies.</p></div>
<p><div id="attachment_5041" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-02.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5041" title="0A15-02" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-02-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weigh all ingredients.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_5042" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-03.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5042" title="0A15-03" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-03-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Filling Lotion Bar Tubes.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_5044" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-04.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5044" title="0A15-04" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A15-04-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cooled Body Butter.</p></div></td>
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		<title>Tummy &amp; Toe Jam</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/14/tummy-toe-jam/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
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Who wouldn&#8217;t want a cream called Tummy and Toe Jam? This fun cream is perfect for kids or those who are kids at heart. Simple enough to make with a classroom full of kids without loosing their attention, this cream can be made from start to finish in about 15 minutes.
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<td valign="top">Who wouldn&#8217;t want a cream called <a title="Tummy and Toe Jam" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=137" target="_blank">Tummy and Toe Jam</a>? This fun cream is perfect for kids or those who are kids at heart. Simple enough to make with a classroom full of kids without loosing their attention, this cream can be made from start to finish in about 15 minutes.</p>
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<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
<a title="Stearic Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html" target="_blank">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a title="Sweet Almond Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Almond-Oil-Sweet.html" target="_blank">Sweet Almond Oil</a><br />
Water<br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a><br />
<a title="Blowing Bubbles Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Blowing-Bubbles-Fragrance-Oil.html" target="_blank">Blowing Bubbles Fragrance Oil</a><br />
<a title="Mulling Pigments" href="http://blog.thesage.com/2009/09/29/mulling-pigments/" target="_blank">Amethyst Pink Color, premixed with Liquid Glycerin </a></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-Clear-PET-Low-Profile-JarSize-58.html" target="_blank">2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58</a> with <a title="Straight Sided Lids, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Straight-Sided-LidsSize-58.html" target="_blank">Size 58 Straight Black Lids</a>.)</td>
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0.8 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
0.8 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
0.64 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
3.6 ounces Sweet Almond Oil<br />
10 ounces Water<br />
0.16 ounces Germaben II<br />
0.06 ounces Blowing Bubbles Fragrance Oil<br />
Premixed Amethyst Pink Color, as desired</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
22.7 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
22.7 grams Stearic Acid<br />
18.1 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
101.6 grams Sweet Almond Oil<br />
282.1 grams Water<br />
4.5 grams Germaben II<br />
1.8 grams Blowing Bubbles Fragrance Oil<br />
Premixed Amethyst Pink Color, as desired</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
5% Emulsifying Wax<br />
5% Stearic Acid<br />
4% Liquid Glycerin<br />
22.4% Sweet Almond Oil<br />
62.3% Water<br />
1% Germaben II<br />
0.4% Blowing Bubbles Fragrance Oil<br />
Premixed Amethyst Pink Color, as desired</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II and Blowing Bubbles Fragrance Oil into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II and Blowing Bubbles Fragrance Oil once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into jars and allow to cool completely. Cap the jars.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> This recipe makes approximately 16 fl oz of cream. If you look closely at the first photo, you can see that this cream was whipped into a froth.</p>
<p>Enjoy! Next week, we will make more lotion and some fun batches of soap, so stay tuned!</p>
<p><em><strong>Would you like to join a swap? We are hosting another swap on <a title="The Sage Forum" href="http://forum.thesage.com/" target="_blank">The Sage Forum</a>. The theme is Spring Dreams. If you would like product evaluations, we can help you get those valuable testing opinions from others in the swap. We look forward to the various products.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_5047" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-08.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5047" title="0A14-08" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-08-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tummy &amp; Toe Jam on my finger.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5034" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5034" title="0A14-01" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-01-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed items.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5035" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-02.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5035" title="0A14-02" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-02-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weighing the first four ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5037" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-03.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5037" title="0A14-03" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-03-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding the oil to the beaker.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_5040" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-05.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5040" title="0A14-05" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-05-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding the Amethyst Pink Color.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5043" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-06.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5043" title="0A14-06" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-06-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Starting to fill the jars with lotion.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_5039" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-04.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5039" title="0A14-04" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-04-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blending the ingredients together.</p></div>
<p><div id="attachment_5045" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-07.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5045" title="0A14-07" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A14-07-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Continuing to fill the jars.</p></div></td>
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		<title>Honeysuckle Peach Lotion</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/13/honeysuckle-peach-lotion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
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Everybody has a scent or two that brings fond memories to mind. Peach is one of the scents that triggers fond memories for me. Every fall, my family cans peaches and it usually takes an entire day to can enough peaches to last until the next fall. It is always a day filled with fun, [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top">Everybody has a scent or two that brings fond memories to mind. Peach is one of the scents that triggers fond memories for me. Every fall, my family cans peaches and it usually takes an entire day to can enough peaches to last until the next fall. It is always a day filled with fun, giggles and the warm smell of peaches. Naturally, not all of the peaches make it into the jars as canning is always lots of work and makes us very hungry!</p>
<p>Sometimes the Peach Fragrance Oil alone can be too sweet and fruity when you don&#8217;t want to smell like a ripe peach. This is when the strong floral notes of Honeysuckle come out to play and tame the peach into a light scent perfect for a daily body lotion that doesn&#8217;t take all day to rub in! I hope you enjoy this <a title="Honeysuckle Peach Lotion" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=160" target="_blank">Honeysuckle Peach Lotion</a> as much as I do!</p>
<p><strong>Collect needed items:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
<a title="Stearic Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html" target="_blank">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a title="Golden Jojoba Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Jojoba-Oil--Golden.html" target="_blank">Golden Jojoba Oil</a><br />
<a title="Macadamia Nut Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Macadamia-Nut-Oil.html" target="_blank">Macadamia Nut Oil</a><br />
<a title="Avocado Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Avocado-Oil.html" target="_blank">Avocado Oil</a><br />
<a title="Grapeseed Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Grapeseed-Oil.html" target="_blank">Grapeseed Oil</a><br />
<a title="White Odorless Cocoa Butter" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Cocoa-Butter-White-Odorless.html" target="_blank">White Cocoa Butter</a><br />
Water<br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a><br />
<a title="Peach Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Peach-Fragrance-Oil.html" target="_blank">Peach Fragrance Oil</a><br />
<a title="Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Honeysuckle-Fragrance.html" target="_blank">Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil </a></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Immersion Blender<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz MDPE Bottles, Size 20" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-MDPE-Bottles-Size-20.html" target="_blank">2 oz MDPE Bottles, Size 20</a> with a <a title="Disk Top Closures, Size 20" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Disk-Top-ClosuresSize-20.html" target="_blank">Size 20 Black Disk Top Lid</a>.)</td>
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<p><strong>Recipe:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in ounces</strong><br />
0.99 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
1.55 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
0.63 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
1.62 ounces Golden Jojoba Oil<br />
1.73 ounces Macadamia Nut Oil<br />
1.41 ounces Avocado Oil<br />
1.06 ounces Grapeseed Oil<br />
0.71 ounces White Cocoa Butter<br />
58.13 ounces Water<br />
0.63 ounces Germaben II<br />
0.21 ounces Peach Fragrance Oil<br />
0.11 ounces Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
28 grams Stearic Acid<br />
44 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
18 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
46 grams Golden Jojoba Oil<br />
49 grams Macadamia Nut Oil<br />
40 grams Avocado Oil<br />
30 grams Grapeseed Oil<br />
20 grams White Cocoa Butter<br />
1648 grams Water<br />
18 grams Germaben II<br />
6 grams Peach Fragrance Oil<br />
3 grams Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
1.4% Stearic Acid<br />
2.3% Emulsifying Wax<br />
0.9% Liquid Glycerin<br />
2.4% Golden Jojoba Oil<br />
2.5% Macadamia Nut Oil<br />
2.1% Avocado Oil<br />
1.5% Grapeseed Oil<br />
1% White Cocoa Butter<br />
84.5% Water<br />
0.9% Germaben II<br />
0.3% Peach Fragrance Oil<br />
0.2% Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II and fragrance oils into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II and fragrance oils once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into bottles and allow to cool completely. Cap the bottles.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> This recipe makes approximately 65 fl oz of cream, so make sure you mix all of your ingredients in a container large enough for the whole batch. We don&#8217;t want to make any more messes than we already do!</p>
<p>This blend of 2 parts Peach Fragrance Oil to 1 part Honeysuckle Fragrance Oil will smell like a 50/50 blend of the fragrances. If you would like a stronger peach scent, you can increase to 3 or 4 parts of Peach Fragrance Oil.</p>
<p>Enjoy! Next week, we will make more lotion and some fun batches of soap, so stay tuned!</p>
<p><em><strong>Would you like to join a swap? We are hosting another swap on <a title="The Sage Forum" href="http://forum.thesage.com/" target="_blank">The Sage Forum</a>. The theme is Spring Dreams. If you would like product evaluations, we can help you get those valuable testing opinions from others in the swap. We look forward to the various products.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_5032" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-10.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5032" title="0A13-10" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-10-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cooled lotion on my finger.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5023" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5023" title="0A13-01" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-01-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed supplies.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5024" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-02.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5024" title="0A13-02" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-02-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weighing the first three ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5025" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-03.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5025" title="0A13-03" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-03-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding the oils to the beaker.</p></div></td>
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<div id="attachment_5026" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-04.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5026" title="0A13-04" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-04-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding water to the beaker.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5028" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-06.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5028" title="0A13-06" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-06-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blending the lotion in a bucket.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_5027" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-05.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5027" title="0A13-05" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-05-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The beaker will overflow if I use the immersion blender.</p></div>
<p><div id="attachment_5029" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-07.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5029" title="0A13-07" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-07-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weighing the fragrances and preservative.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_5086" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-08-2.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-08-2-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="0A13-08-2" width="300" height="198" class="size-medium wp-image-5086" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding the fragrances and preservative.</p></div></td>
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<div id="attachment_5031" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 208px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-09.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5031" title="0A13-09" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A13-09-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Filling bottles of lotion.</p></div></td>
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		<title>Kailua Bay Lotion</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/12/kailua-bay-lotion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
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When we arrived in Hawaii back in November, one of the first things I noticed was the heady plant scents floating through the airport. While I was in Hawaii, I actually got to smell a tuberose and I couldn&#8217;t believe my nose. I really thought I was back in the warehouse, packing our Kailua Bay [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top">When we arrived in Hawaii back in November, one of the first things I noticed was the heady plant scents floating through the airport. While I was in Hawaii, I actually got to smell a tuberose and I couldn&#8217;t believe my nose. I really thought I was back in the warehouse, packing our <a title="Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Kailua-Bay-Fragrance-Oil.html" target="_blank">Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil</a>! Today, we are going to make the <a title="Kailua Bay Lotion from June 2000 Soap Swap" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=4" target="_blank">Kailua Bay Lotion from the June 2000 Soap Swap</a>. This light, fast absorbing lotion was raved over by the swap participants and for good reason, it is addictive!</p>
<p><strong>Collect needed items:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
<a title="Citric Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Citric-Acid.html" target="_blank">Citric Acid</a><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a title="Stearic Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html" target="_blank">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
<a title="Mango Butter" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Mango-Butter.html" target="_blank">Mango Butter</a><br />
<a title="Sweet Almond Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Almond-Oil-Sweet.html" target="_blank">Sweet Almond Oil</a><br />
<a title="Jojoba Oil - Colorless, Deodorized" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Jojoba-Oil--Colorless-Deodorized.html" target="_blank">Colorless Jojoba Oil</a><br />
Water<br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a><br />
<a title="Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Kailua-Bay-Fragrance-Oil.html" target="_blank">Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil</a></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz MDPE Bottles, Size 20" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-MDPE-Bottles-Size-20.html" target="_blank">2 oz MDPE Bottles, Size 20</a> with a <a title="Disk Top Closures, Size 20" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Disk-Top-ClosuresSize-20.html" target="_blank">Size 20 Black Disk Top Lid</a>.)</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in ounces</strong><br />
0.07 ounces Citric Acid<br />
0.49 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
0.85 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
1.73 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
1.41 ounces Mango Butter<br />
2.47 ounces Sweet Almond Oil<br />
0.71 ounces Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
29.03 ounces Water<br />
0.28 ounces Germaben II<br />
0.12 ounces Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
2 grams Citric Acid<br />
14 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
24 grams Stearic Acid<br />
49 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
40 grams Mango Butter<br />
70 grams Sweet Almond Oil<br />
20 grams Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
823 grams Water<br />
8 grams Germaben II<br />
3.5 grams Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
0.2% Citric Acid<br />
1.3% Liquid Glycerin<br />
2.3% Stearic Acid<br />
4.7% Emulsifying Wax<br />
3.8% Mango Butter<br />
6.6% Sweet Almond Oil<br />
1.9% Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
78.1% Water<br />
0.8% Germaben II<br />
0.3% Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II and Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II and Kailua Bay Fragrance Oil once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into bottles and allow to cool completely. Cap the bottles.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> This recipe makes approximately 32 fl oz of cream.</p>
<p>Enjoy! Remember, my samples go out in all our orders unless you request &#8220;no samples.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_4999" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-10.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4999" title="0A12-10" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-10-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cooled lotion on my finger.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4991" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4991" title="0A12-01" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-01-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed supplies.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4992" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-02.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4992" title="0A12-02" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-02-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weighing the first four ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_5000" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-03.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5000" title="0A12-03" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-03-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding oils to the beaker.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_4993" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-04.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4993" title="0A12-04" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-04-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding the oils to the beaker.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4995" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-06.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4995" title="0A12-06" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-06-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mixing the ingredients with the immersion blender.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4997" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-08.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4997" title="0A12-08" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-08-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Filling bottles with finished lotion.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_4994" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-05.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4994" title="0A12-05" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-05-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding water to the beaker.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4996" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-07.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4996" title="0A12-07" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-07-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding Kailua Bay Fragrance and Germaben II.</p></div>
<p><div id="attachment_4998" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-09.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4998" title="0A12-09" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A12-09-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Filled and capped bottles.</p></div></td>
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		<title>Special Request Lotion</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/11/special-request-lotion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
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The story behind this lotion is quite entertaining. I would recommend taking a moment to read the story on the Special Request Lotion recipe page. I think this creamy lotion would be a great bribery for any handyman with its fresh and clean masculine scent.
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Ingredients
Citric Acid
Liquid Glycerin
Stearic Acid
Emulsifying Wax
Mango Butter
Avocado Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Colorless [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top">The story behind this lotion is quite entertaining. I would recommend taking a moment to read the story on the <a title="Special Request Lotion" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=6" target="_blank">Special Request Lotion</a> recipe page. I think this creamy lotion would be a great bribery for any handyman with its fresh and clean masculine scent.</p>
<p><strong>Collect needed items:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
<a title="Citric Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Citric-Acid.html" target="_blank">Citric Acid</a><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a title="Stearic Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html" target="_blank">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
<a title="Mango Butter" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Mango-Butter.html" target="_blank">Mango Butter</a><br />
<a title="Avocado Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Avocado-Oil.html" target="_blank">Avocado Oil</a><br />
<a title="Apricot Kernel Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Apricot-Kernel-Oil.html" target="_blank">Apricot Kernel Oil</a><br />
<a title="Jojoba Oil - Colorless, Deodorized" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Jojoba-Oil--Colorless-Deodorized.html" target="_blank">Colorless Jojoba Oil</a><br />
<a title="Shea Butter, Refined" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Shea-Butter.html" target="_blank">Shea Butter, Refined</a><br />
<a title="Sunflower Oil, High Oleic" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Sunflower-Oil-High-Oleic.html" target="_blank">Sunflower Oil</a><br />
Distilled Water<br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a><br />
<a title="Pixie Dust Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Pixie-Dust-Fragrance.html" target="_blank">Pixie Dust Fragrance Oil</a><br />
<a title="Jasmine Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Jasmine-Fragrance-Oil.html" target="_blank">Jasmine Fragrance Oil</a><br />
<a title="Vanilla Cream Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Vanilla-Cream-Fragrance-Oil.html" target="_blank">Vanilla Cream Fragrance Oil</a></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz MDPE Bottles, Size 20" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-MDPE-Bottles-Size-20.html" target="_blank">2 oz MDPE Bottles, Size 20</a> with a <a title="Disk Top Closures, Size 20" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Disk-Top-ClosuresSize-20.html" target="_blank">Size 20 Black Disk Top Lid</a>.)</td>
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<p><strong>Recipe:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in ounces</strong><br />
0.04 ounces Citric Acid<br />
0.18 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
0.35 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
0.74 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
0.25 ounces Mango Butter<br />
0.56 ounces Avocado Oil<br />
0.67 ounces Apricot Kernel Oil<br />
0.35 ounces Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
0.18 ounces Shea Butter, Refined<br />
0.56 ounces Sunflower Oil<br />
13.69 ounces Distilled Water<br />
0.12 ounces Germaben II<br />
0.03 ounces Pixie Dust Fragrance Oil<br />
0.02 ounces Jasmine Fragrance Oil<br />
0.04 ounces Vanilla Cream Fragrance Oil</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
1.25 grams Citric Acid<br />
5 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
10 grams Stearic Acid<br />
21 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
7 grams Mango Butter<br />
16 grams Avocado Oil<br />
19 grams Apricot Kernel Oil<br />
10 grams Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
5 grams Shea Butter, Refined<br />
16 grams Sunflower Oil<br />
388 grams Distilled Water<br />
3.5 grams Germaben II<br />
0.9 grams Pixie Dust Fragrance Oil<br />
0.6 grams Jasmine Fragrance Oil<br />
1 gram Vanilla Cream Fragrance Oil</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
0.2% Citric Acid<br />
1% Liquid Glycerin<br />
2% Stearic Acid<br />
4.2% Emulsifying Wax<br />
1.4% Mango Butter<br />
3.2% Avocado Oil<br />
3.8% Apricot Kernel Oil<br />
2% Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
1% Shea Butter, Refined<br />
3.2% Sunflower Oil<br />
76.9% Distilled Water<br />
0.7% Germaben II<br />
0.2% Pixie Dust Fragrance Oil<br />
0.1% Jasmine Fragrance Oil<br />
0.2% Vanilla Cream Fragrance Oil</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II and fragrance oils into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II and fragrance oils once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into bottles and allow to cool completely. Cap the bottles.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> This recipe makes approximately 18 fl oz of cream.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_4988" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-10.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-10-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-10" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4988" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Special Request Lotion on my finger.</p></div></p>
<div id="attachment_4979" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-01.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-01-300x199.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-01" width="300" height="199" class="size-medium wp-image-4979" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed items.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4980" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-02.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-02-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-02" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4980" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weighing the first four ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4981" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-03.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-03-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-03" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4981" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding oils to the beaker.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_4982" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-04.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-04-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-04" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4982" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding water to the beaker.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4984" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-06.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-06-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-06" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4984" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mixing with the immersion blender.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4986" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-08.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-08-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-08" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4986" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pouring finished lotion into bottles.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_4983" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-05.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-05-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-05" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4983" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ingredients after microwaving.</p></div></p>
<div id="attachment_4985" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-07.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-07-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-07" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4985" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Adding fragrances and preservative.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4987" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-09.jpg"><img src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A11-09-199x300.jpg" alt="" title="0A11-09" width="199" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-4987" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Filled and capped bottles.</p></div>
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		<title>Chocolate Mousse Magnetism</title>
		<link>http://blog.thesage.com/2010/01/07/chocolate-mousse-magnetism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lotions and Creams]]></category>

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When I looked at the calendar yesterday, I was very surprised to notice that Valentines Day is just barely over a month away! Valentine gifts tend to include roses and chocolates. This year, why not give a gift of chocolate, without the calories? Today, I&#8217;ll show you how to make Chocolate Mousse Magnetism. This viscous, [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top">When I looked at the calendar yesterday, I was very surprised to notice that Valentines Day is just barely over a month away! Valentine gifts tend to include roses and chocolates. This year, why not give a gift of chocolate, without the calories? Today, I&#8217;ll show you how to make <a title="Chocolate Mousse Magnetism" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=9" target="_blank">Chocolate Mousse Magnetism</a>. This viscous, simple cream is perfect for an after bath splurge.</p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a title="Stearic Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html" target="_blank">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
<a title="Coconut Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Coconut-Oil.html" target="_blank">Coconut Oil</a><br />
<a title="Jojoba Oil - Colorless, Deodorized" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Jojoba-Oil--Colorless-Deodorized.html" target="_blank">Colorless Jojoba Oil</a><br />
Water<br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a><br />
<a title="Chocolate Mousse Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Chocolate-Mousse-Fragrance-Oil.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Mousse Fragrance Oil</a></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-Clear-PET-Low-Profile-JarSize-58.html" target="_blank">2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars, Size 58</a> with <a title="Straight Sided Lids, Size 58" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Straight-Sided-LidsSize-58.html" target="_blank">Size 58 Straight Black Lids</a>.)</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in ounces</strong><br />
0.35 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
0.53 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
0.78 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
1.8 ounces Coconut Oil<br />
0.6 ounces Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
15.17 ounces water<br />
0.14 ounces Germaben II<br />
0.09 ounces Chocolate Mousse Fragrance Oil</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
10 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
15 grams Stearic Acid<br />
22 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
51 grams Coconut Oil<br />
17 grams Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
430 grams water<br />
4 grams Germaben II<br />
2.5 grams MMS Chocolate Mousse Fragrance Oil</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
1.8% Liquid Glycerin<br />
2.7% Stearic Acid<br />
4% Emulsifying Wax<br />
9.2% Coconut Oil<br />
3.1% Colorless Jojoba Oil<br />
78% water<br />
0.7% Germaben II<br />
0.5% Chocolate Mousse Fragrance Oil</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II and Chocolate Mousse Fragrance Oil into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II and Chocolate Mousse Fragrance Oil once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into jars and allow to cool completely. Cap the jars.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> This recipe makes approximately 24 fl oz of cream. I filled 12 of the 2 oz Clear PET Low Profile Jars with this recipe and there was just a small amount left over to rub on my hands.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget to submit your blog or video posts to win the MMS Perfumer’s Kit. Remember, this kit is worth $280! Submissions are due by February 1st for posts during January.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_4928" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A06-02.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4928" title="0A06-02" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A06-02-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect needed items.</p></div>
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		<title>Autumn Moisture Maintenance</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andee</dc:creator>
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I know the Autumn Moisture Maintenance seems appropriate for a season when leaves turn orange and fall to the ground, but this lotion is an awesome moisturizer for any time of year. This is the perfect light lotion for the winter hooligans that you call family and friends, whether they enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, or [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top">I know the <a title="Autumn Moisture Maintenance" href="http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&amp;id=174" target="_blank">Autumn Moisture Maintenance</a> seems appropriate for a season when leaves turn orange and fall to the ground, but this lotion is an awesome moisturizer for any time of year. This is the perfect light lotion for the winter hooligans that you call family and friends, whether they enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, or skating. I love this lotion for the light feeling and for the easy absorption by the skin. I&#8217;ll bet you will enjoy this lotion too!</p>
<p><strong>Collect needed items:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
Water<br />
<a title="Citric Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Citric-Acid.html" target="_blank">Citric Acid</a><br />
<a title="Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Glycerin-Liquid-(Vegetable-Derived).html" target="_blank">Liquid Glycerin</a><br />
<a title="Emulsifying Wax" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Emulsifying-Wax.html" target="_blank">Emulsifying Wax</a><br />
<a title="Stearic Acid" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Stearic-Acid.html" target="_blank">Stearic Acid</a><br />
<a title="Cranberry Seed Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Cranberry-Seed-Oil.html" target="_blank">Cranberry Seed Oil</a><br />
<a title="Tamanu Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Tamanu-Oil.html" target="_blank">Tamanu Oil</a><br />
<a title="Shea Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Shea-Oil.html" target="_blank">Shea Oil</a><br />
<a title="Preservative, Germaben II" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Preservative-Germaben-II.html" target="_blank">Germaben II</a><br />
<a title="Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Oil" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Autumn-Afternoon-Fragrance.html" target="_blank">Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Oil</a> or the fragrance oil of your choice</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Equipment</strong><br />
Microwave safe container for weighing ingredients<br />
<a title="Scales" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Scales.html" target="_blank">Scale</a><br />
<a title="Small Transfer Pipettes" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Transfer-Pipettes-(droppers)-Large-and-Small.html" target="_blank">Transfer Pipettes</a><br />
Spoons<br />
Containers for the finished products (I&#8217;m using the <a title="2 oz MDPE Bottles, Size 20" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/2-oz-MDPE-Bottles-Size-20.html" target="_blank">2 oz MDPE Bottles, Size 20</a> with a <a title="Disk Top Closures, Size 20" href="http://www.thesage.com/catalog/products/Disk-Top-ClosuresSize-20.html" target="_blank">Size 20 Black Disk Top Lid</a>.)</td>
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<p><strong>Recipe:</strong></p>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in ounces</strong><br />
21.23 ounces water<br />
0.04 ounces Citric Acid<br />
0.71 ounces Liquid Glycerin<br />
1.13 ounces Emulsifying Wax<br />
0.18 ounces Stearic Acid<br />
1.52 ounces Cranberry Seed Oil<br />
0.63 ounces Tamanu Oil<br />
0.99 ounces Shea Oil<br />
0.26 ounces Germaben II<br />
0.26 ounces Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Oil</td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in grams</strong><br />
602 grams water<br />
1 gram Citric Acid<br />
20 grams Liquid Glycerin<br />
32 grams Emulsifying Wax<br />
5 grams Stearic Acid<br />
43 grams Cranberry Seed Oil<br />
18 grams Tamanu Oil<br />
28 grams Shea Oil<br />
7.5 grams Germaben II<br />
7.5 grams Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Oil</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Recipe in Percentages</strong><br />
79% water<br />
0.1% Citric Acid<br />
2.6% Liquid Glycerin<br />
4.2% Emulsifying Wax<br />
0.7% Stearic Acid<br />
5.6% Cranberry Seed Oil<br />
2.4% Tamanu Oil<br />
3.7% Shea Oil<br />
1% Germaben II<br />
1% Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Oil</td>
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<p>Weigh all ingredients except Germaben II and Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Oil into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend using the immersion blender. Add Germaben II and Autumn Afternoon Fragrance Oil once the temperature drops below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into bottles and allow to cool completely. Cap the bottles.</p>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong> Remember to choose fragrances that will complement the faint nutty odor of the Tamanu Oil.</p>
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<p><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-937" title="Andee" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/sig.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></a></td>
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<div id="attachment_4917" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-09.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4917" title="0A05-09" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-09-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Autumn Moisture Maintenance on my finger.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4901" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-01.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4901" title="0A05-01" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-01-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Collect all needed items.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4902" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-02.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4902" title="0A05-02" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-02-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Weigh all ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4903" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-03.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4903" title="0A05-03" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-03-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ingredients after microwaving for 90 seconds.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_4904" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-04.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4904" title="0A05-04" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-04-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Using the immersion blender to blend ingredients.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4906" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-06.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4906" title="0A05-06" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-06-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pouring lotion into a bottle.</p></div></td>
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<p><div id="attachment_4905" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-05.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4905" title="0A05-05" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-05-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lotion is almost thoroughly mixed.</p></div>
<p><div id="attachment_4907" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-07.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4907" title="0A05-07" src="http://blog.thesage.com/wp-content/uploads/0A05-07-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Filled and capped bottles.</p></div></td>
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