Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.

Denise

About Denise

I'm a crazy goat lady who got into making my own soap with goat milk, found MMS to order supplies, and now I get to combine my love of creating skin care products with a job to pay the feed bill. I live in Alaska and greatly enjoy the unique aspects of my northern home - summer days when it never gets dark and the Northern Lights dancing above in winter. Favorite scents include Wild Mint and Ivy, Rhubarb & Sugar Cane, and Eucalyptus Spearmint.

Winter has come upon us here in Alaska, and my skin is so dry! Today I need to make up some moisturizer for myself, so I thought I’d bring you all along to see what my process is when coming up with a formula. The first thing I always do […]

Macadamia Shea Oat Body Butter

November 10, 2021 in Lotions and Creams by Denise

Think of the tantalizing smell of a fresh apple pie. Add a dash of orange and a few drops of vanilla. Close your eyes and inhale the scent of the season! From our catalog: “A festive combination of McIntosh red apples, juicy oranges, and Madagascar vanilla is perfectly complimented with […]

Fragrance Friday: Applejack Fragrance Oil

October 29, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

All information in this blog post comes from Marie Gale’s excellent book “Good Manufacturing Practices for Soap & Cosmetic Handcrafters” Think of checklists as your memory. These are very handy to create for tasks you do not do frequently, such as calibrating your scale. Checklists also serve as a guide […]

Good Manufacturing Practices: Checklists

October 28, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

All your orders will be shipping out today! — I’m aghast to realize that November is very nearly upon us! There has been much chatter in the national news of late about the supply chain issues that will impact the upcoming holiday season. I’m seeing a lot of talk about buying locally handmade gifts this year. When it comes […]

Don’t Get Tripped Up By Supply Chain Issues

October 27, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

Liquid Silk (INCI Hydrolyzed Silk) is an amino acid. Usage rate is 1-5%. It really does not take a lot of this ingredient to make a huge difference in a product. Where to use Liquid Silk? Pretty much in any application! Hair conditioner, masks, lotions, soap, shampoo, cleanser, bath gel, […]

Single Ingredient Focus: Liquid Silk

October 26, 2021 in Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

Ginger! Cinnamon! Nutmeg! Brown sugar! Vanilla! Gingerbread & Spice Fragrance Oil hits all the best notes of a favorite treat. From our catalog: “Gingerbread and spice go hand in hand. This old fashioned medley is the perfect infusion of molasses and brown sugar, topped with the perfect blend of cinnamon, […]

Fragrance Friday: Gingerbread & Spice

October 22, 2021 in Fragrances by Denise

When the air is dry and the temps are falling, there is nothing better than a dreamy, creamy concoction to pamper your parched skin. Join me in the workroom as I craft a cream to satisfy your moisturizing needs. We’ll begin with Cocoa Butter for a thick base and that […]

Dreamy Chocolate Mint Cream

October 21, 2021 in Lotions and Creams by Denise

I’ve been intrigued by the idea of pouring soap into clamshells as both a mold and a package. This afternoon finally was the day. Unscented soap is kind of dull, so I reached into my fragrance oil stash and told myself I’d use the first bottle I grabbed. Rose Garden […]

Rose Garden Soap in Clamshells

October 20, 2021 in Cold Process Soap / Fragrances in Cold Process Soap by Denise

When the seasons are changing and winter is in the air, your lips need extra moisturizing care. Say hello to Sunflower Lecithin! This fabulous ingredient acts as an emollient and helps bind water to the skin. It’s a great way to hold moisture on your lips. Let’s go to the […]

Sunflower Lecithin & Honey Lip Balm

October 19, 2021 in Lip Balms by Denise

After choosing Lumberjack Fragrance Oil to feature, I’ve been sniffing the bottle almost obsessively; it’s that good! From our catalog: “This scent is really nice. The primary notes are of woods, moss, musk, hyacinth with vanilla, and a tiny bit of lavender. I noticed the musk aroma immediately and felt […]

Fragrance Friday: Lumberjack Fragrance Oil

October 15, 2021 in Cold Process Soap / Fragrances by Denise

Squalane is a fantastic ingredient that The Sage offers in two forms: Squalane Oil and Squalane Butter. It is a vegetable-derived cousin to a substance called squalene, which is found in the sebum. Because squalane is a bio-identical match to squalene, it’s readily absorbed into the skin. Squalane helps chapped […]

Getting To Know Squalane

October 14, 2021 in Lotions and Creams / Special Features by Denise

Putting together a few ingredients to craft a simple lotion is one of my favorite things to do. I just love how it all comes together! When I’m looking for something new to try, I like to research the different oils and butters to find a combination that will be […]

Crafting A Simple Lotion with Argan and Babassu Oils

October 13, 2021 in Lotions and Creams by Denise