Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.

Lotions and Creams

I adore the smell of freshly brewed coffee. There is just something about that aroma that makes me feel safe and cherished. Perhaps it has something to do with my grandparents making coffee first thing in the morning. I remember waking up at their house with the scent of coffee […]

Coffee Body Lotion with Isopropyl Myristate

September 8, 2015 in Lotions and Creams / Product Assistance by Taylor

Today I wanted to make a medium weight body lotion featuring the Semi-Solid Shea Oil. I wanted it to be a little thick in the jar without being overly heavy or making the skin excessively slick. I was looking for something that would make the skin feel soft and smooth […]

Shea Body Lotion

August 20, 2015 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

This recipe is loosely based off of the Bookworm Tootsie Cream. The original recipe is a wonderfully thick cream laden with loads of goodies. While I did want to keep the goodie laden aspect of this cream, I really wanted the Semi-Solid Shea Oil and Aloe Butter to share the […]

Creamy Shea Foot Cream

August 18, 2015 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Okay, so we have covered how to rescue an overly scented soap. What else can you save when things go wrong? Today I will talk about how to save a lotion from being overly colored. Let’s get started! One thing I tend to rely on when working with a large […]

Creative Fixes and Ideas – Day 2

August 12, 2015 in Color / Lotions and Creams / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

Yesterday we made an excellent hand cream for hands worn ragged by work or hobbies. While it was an excellent cream, general consensus was that is was just a tad bit too waxy. I wanted to tweak my recipe just a little to see if we could remedy that. Come […]

Taylor’s Intense Hand Cream – Day 2

February 18, 2015 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

It is a new year and I am ready to learn something new. I recently signed up for a Ceramics 101 class. While I am loving it and discovering a profound respect for potters, I have found to my dismay that my hands are drying out horribly. My skin is […]

Taylor’s Intense Hand Cream – Day 1

February 17, 2015 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Today I wanted to make a light face lotion for men. I wanted something that would be gentle and kind to the skin. Men who shave frequently can be a little picky about that creams they put on their face. I can’t blame them really. After the abuse a razor […]

Men’s Light Face Cream

February 16, 2015 in Facial Care / Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I have a few more recipes I want to share before it arrives. One of them I want to share is a mens cologne but that is for another day. Today I wanted to make a very thick, durable foot butter. Come […]

Just for Him – Thick Foot Butter

February 2, 2015 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Martha emailed in asking for help formulating a lotion for her skin. She has spent her break spending time with her grandchildren and loving every minute of it! She wrote saying “The last several days have been a blizzard of joy. We have made gingerbread houses and demolished them, we […]

Martha’s Lotion

January 2, 2015 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Answering phones mean I get to talk to people from all over the place. I absolutely love it! Recently Rhonda called asking for some help with a recipe for her very dry skin. Rhonda lives in such a dry climate that it common for her skin to dry so much […]

Rhonda’s Lanolin Butter

November 3, 2014 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lotions and Creams / Quick Christmas Ideas by Taylor

I’ve had so much fun spending time with my kids and their friends as we made lots of goodies this summer. The kids have their own baskets of goodies, I have my “Don’t Touch – Mom’s Stash“, and my gift closet has a great collection of items. No more last […]

Summer Fun with the Kids: Head to Toe Cream

August 6, 2014 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lotions and Creams by Tonya