Taylor

About Taylor

I'm a twenty something happy, animal loving, curious experimenter. I love reaching back into history and trying old recipes for cosmetics or foods. I'm constantly asking "Why?" My curiosity has me trying new things. I love taking walks with my dog as well as staying at home to cuddle with the dog and my cats. Some of my favorite scents include Hinoki Wood, Rose Garden, Jasmine and Gladiator.

I am a huge fan of spices. I love Chai tea, gingersnaps, spiced pound cake, spiced apple cider, carrot cake, curries and more. I am not a big fan of many floral scents. You won’t find to many in my personal collection. However, spice things up and I am there. […]

Chai & Lavender Soap

February 22, 2011 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

I promised last week that I would show you how I tested different percentages of Dry-Flo in my lotion formulation. I made a “Master Batch” where I added everything except the Dry-Flo. I had it completely blended and ready to put into containers. Instead of packaging into containers, I weighed […]

Dry-Flo Testing

February 21, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I had such a great time with the Rose Hydrosol Lotion, I just had to make it with Jasmine Hydrosol. Jasmine is a scent that makes me think of spring and with the warm weather we were having, I am fighting a severe case of spring fever. Waho! Spring is […]

Jasmine Hydosol Lotion

February 17, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I loved the light lotion I made for the Valentines for Him. It was very light and really enjoyable. I made a few changes to that formulation to make an even more luxurious lotion.First, I wanted a super light scent. I love the Rose Fragrance Oil but I wanted to […]

Rose Hydrosol Lotion

February 8, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

We all love healthy skin. It looks great and is soft and silky. We have been taught that oily appearing skin is not desirable but how is that charming dewy look achieved? A lotion is often too much, creating (dare I say oily?) appearance. So how does one achieve that […]

Quick & Easy Skin Soother

February 4, 2011 in Fast and Simple Gifts by Taylor

Do you remember the Learning Curve Lotion? That was an amusing disaster. We all got a good laugh from that. This fabulous recipe seems to be full of learning curves for me. I kept the recipe formulation very similar to the original recipe except that I replaced the Apricot Kernel […]

Learning Curve – Turmeric Infusion Lotion

February 3, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I love Coconut Oil Fractions. I think it is a fabulous oil. It is light and makes the skin feel soft and silky. However, I wanted a little excitement when I go to use this spectacular oil. I decided that an oil infusion was just the type of excitement I […]

Turmeric Coconut Oil Fractions Infusion

February 2, 2011 in Special Features by Taylor

Thank everyone who participated in the Valentine’s for Him Challenge. I had a great time. I really enjoyed reading your comments and ideas. It was really enlightening to learn what you do, what people in your lives prefer, and how you would change it up to fit your preferences. I […]

Valentines for Him – Challenge Winners

January 31, 2011 in Challenges and Q&A by Taylor

Finished Soap — We are almost done with our Valentine’s for Him themed week. Don’t let Valentine’s get away from you this year! It is just around the corner! Most men are one product type of guys. They like things quick and easy. In some ways, they present a challenge for us. They […]

Valentine’s for Him – Soap

January 28, 2011 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

I wanted a lighter lotion so the man in your life can slather it on and go. I have found most men prefer a light lotion that they can apply then ignore. This is a perfect recipe! Now your hubby can have a lotion he can apply and then go […]

Valentine’s for Him – Lotion

January 27, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Every man needs to have a body mist. These are great to be used at the gym, work, travel or when getting ready in the morning. I will be using Bay Rum Fragrance Oil. I think it is a great scent that is appropriate for every occasion! Now remember, this […]

Valentines for Him – Body Mist

January 26, 2011 in Fast and Simple Gifts by Taylor

Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.