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Yearly Archives: 2011

Can you believe that I’ve finished a whole week filled with Cupboard Challenge recipes? We will finish Jerilyn’s cupboard by making the light summertime body lotion that was requested. As a review, here are the ingredients in her cupboard. Aloe Butter Aloe Extract Fixed Oil Anhydrous Lanolin (fixed oil) Apricot […]

Making a Body Lotion from Jerilyn’s Cupboard

August 5, 2011 in Challenges and Q&A / Lotions and Creams by Andee

Today, we will start with Jerilyn’s cupboard. She asked me for a two specific types of lotion recipes that would use her stash of ingredients in her cupboard. Here are the ingredients in her cupboard. Aloe Butter Aloe Extract Fixed Oil Anhydrous Lanolin (fixed oil) Apricot Kernel Fixed oil Argan […]

Making a Facial Cream from Jerilyn’s Cupboard

August 4, 2011 in Challenges and Q&A / Facial Care / Lotions and Creams by Andee

For the “What is in your cupboard? Challenge.”, Sharee asked me to help her with a new soap making recipe since she is a new soapmaker. She wanted help with a recipe that work well and not have any issues. Let’s check out her cupboard. Sweet Almond Oil Safflower Oil […]

Making Soap from Sharee’s Cupboard

August 3, 2011 in Challenges and Q&A / Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

Tackling the “What is in your cupboard? Challenge.” has encouraged me to think outside the box. Today, we will finish playing in Lisa’s cupboard. Here are the limited ingredients in her cupboard. Coconut Oil Olive Oil Canola Oil Safflower Oil Almond Oil Jojoba Oil Beeswax Shea Butter Dead Sea Salt […]

Making Lip Balm from Lisa’s Cupboard

August 2, 2011 in Challenges and Q&A / Lip Balms by Andee

Last week, I received an e-mail from Tammi of Beehive Soap and Body Care about a soap drive that she is helping the Sugar House Farmer’s Market run. She asked if I would share a blog post about this soap drive with our readers in hopes that fellow Utah soapmakers […]

Guest Blog: Improving My Local Market

July 30, 2011 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

This week has been chock full of heirloom recipes. Wow! Can you believe that? I am not sure that I can! Since we only have one day left this week I thought we would finish off the week with another additive that helps the skin stay smooth, soft and hydrated. […]

Sodium Lactate Heirloom Cream

July 29, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I found Jean’s Heirloom Cream and the Honey Heirloom to be so intriqing and inspiring that I just HAD to do it with Hydrovance. I must admit, I am amazed at the dramatic difference that occurs in this cream when you change the humectant in these creams. Wow! It is […]

Hydrovance Heirloom Cream

July 28, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Yesterday I OOPSED. Today I am going to fix this heirloom cream. When making this cream I was rather stuck in what I should scent this with. As I got to the end however, I decided there was no way you could talk me into covering that delicious honey odor. […]

Honey Heirloom Cream

July 27, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I found Jean’s Heirloom Hand Cream to be really enjoyable and inspiring. I just loved how dewy and velvety my skin felt and looked! I began to ponder if I could make this recipe using honey. My father keeps bees and believe me… we are nearly drowning in the stuff! […]

Honey Heirloom Cream – Oops

July 26, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Jean came in some time ago, bringing with her a handwritten recipe of hand cream that had been in her family. She wanted a modern recipe of what had been in her family for so long. I made scans of the recipe and immediately got to work. (Unfortunately, my desk monster […]

Jean’s Heirloom Hand Cream

July 25, 2011 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Many products that combat acne and other blemishes are very drying to the skin, which tends to make the problem worse. I wanted a light and moisturizing cream that would keep the skin soft and from feeling dry or stripped.I love the feel of Jojoba Oil but I learned a […]

Tea Tree Moisturizing Cream

July 22, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor