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Monthly Archives: September 2021

Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid (a fatty acid that naturally occurs in coconut and palm oils). It is a lightweight emollient commonly used to make formulations feel less greasy. When do you want to use Isopropyl Myristate? Any time you want something to feel lighter and […]

Anhydrous Body Butter with Isopropyl Myristate

September 30, 2021 in Lotions and Creams by Denise

When I look at all the different oils and butters we offer and try to decide which ones to use in combination, I often forget it’s fun to focus on the features of just a single oil or butter. Though the majority of our recipes use several oils or butters […]

Splendid Single-Oil Lotions

September 28, 2021 in Lotions and Creams by Denise

It’s getting to be the time of year that baked goods are on my mind. I love vanilla scents, and Vanilla Hazelnut Fragrance Oil has to be one of my favorites. From our catalog: “A wondrous vanilla indulgence. This one will definitely heat up your holidays and your senses with […]

Fragrance Friday: Vanilla Hazelnut Fragrance Oil

September 24, 2021 in Fragrances / Lotions and Creams by Denise

All information in this blog post comes from Marie Gale’s excellent book “Soap & Cosmetic Labeling.” First, what is a cosmetic? The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act defines a cosmetic as: “A product, except soap, intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering […]

Making Cosmetics Claims: How To Do It Right

September 22, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

If you are looking for a tropical getaway scent, Pineapple Smoothie is about the most well-rounded fragrance you could use! It’s just like sipping the perfect piña colada ! From our catalog: “Tropical pineapple with coconut and creamy vanilla notes carry this heavenly scent all the way to the beach! […]

Fragrance Friday: Pineapple Smoothie

September 17, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

It’s been while since we added a new version to our Lip Solutions lineup. Hemp Seed Oil just demanded the spotlight! With its notable profile of nutrients, compounds, and fatty acids, cold pressed hemp seed oil is a fantastic moisturizer. Linoleic and omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are key parts […]

Hemp Lip Solutions Has Landed

September 15, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

You asked, and we delivered – say hello to our newest fruity sensation fragrance oil! From our catalog: “It’s impossible to feel sad when you smell Juicy Watermelon! Although we already have a popular watermelon scent in our Kalahari Melon Fragrance, we kept getting requests for a juicier and sweeter […]

Say Hello To Juicy Watermelon

September 14, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

Woodland Berry is new in our fragrance oil lineup. It is the replacement of Oak Leaves & Acorns due to IFRA compliance changes. Since it wasn’t an exact match, we renamed the fragrance. From our catalog: “Close your eyes and pretend to go on a walk with me. Woodland Berry […]

Fragrance Friday: Woodland Berry

September 10, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

Don’t get stuck in a pinch with people delivering Christmas gifts to your door and you having nothing to give them in return. Earlier this week, we talked about buying supplies ahead of time to avoid shipping delays. One thing I didn’t mention was containers. I wish I had better […]

Don’t Get Caught Empty-Handed

September 9, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

There’s no doubt that handmade skin care products are popular. The possible combinations of scents and oils is almost endless! Today let’s focus on something extra: additives that can really add value to your products in terms of efficacy and label appeal. EXTRACTS When it comes to adding value, extracts […]

Getting “Extra” To Add Value

September 8, 2021 in Lotions and Creams by Denise

I am not that person who is ready to start celebrating Christmas while it’s not even fall yet. But when you make products for holiday sales, it pays to plan ahead – especially when you are a soaper! Think about cure times for soap and production times for all your […]

The Holidays Are Coming! The Holidays Are Coming!

September 7, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

How would it smell if you combined cranberries with rose petals and then added a splash of bubbly? Today’s Fragrance Friday feature is the answer: Cranberry Rose Fragrance Oil. From our catalog: “Cranberry Rose is a little fruity, a little floral, a little sweet, and a little tart all rolled […]

Fragrance Friday: Cranberry Rose

September 3, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise