Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.

Lotions and Creams

Today I wanted to continue with the spice theme. I decided to make a lotion today. This is a light to medium weight lotion. Perfect for any vanity or office desk! It is your choice. The great thing is that this formulation can be so versatile. Quick! Let’s head to […]

Creamy Chai Lotion

April 4, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Have you ever seen the hands of a worker in such bad shape that they crack and bleed just due to the elements? I have, and it looks terrible. It also causes a lot of pain. Brian is a young man Tina met who has been struggling with his hands. […]

Brian’s Hand Butter

March 15, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Things are slowly warming up here in Beijing but I definitely have spring/summer fever. I was just writing my Great-Grandparents a card when I asked them what they planned on planting. I was telling them how I had started some marigolds to enjoy. I laughed and told them “You can […]

Coconut Cuticle Cream

March 12, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Recently, Carolyn asked if we would consider reformulating our Coffee Butter Latte Cream to include Coffee Oil. I had been considering reformulating and Carolyn gave me that extra boost of encouragement to make this new formulation!I made the light formula that uses Isopropyl Myristate to help reduce the greasy feeling […]

Coffee Latte Body Cream

March 8, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Andee

Last week, I shared the adventure that brought a jar of Snake Oil Cream to my attention. Jerry helped me find some snake oil online. When I first received the bottle, it was cold outside and the snake oil had solidified in the bottle. I wasn’t sure how I was […]

Using Snake Oil in a Hand Cream

March 4, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Andee

Okay, the other week I made a really good Coffee Oil Lotion. It was so good in fact, I have already used up the little sample I kept for myself! I am devastated that it is gone already. I felt it was perfect in odor. Not too heavy, not too […]

Coffee Oil Body Butter

February 26, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

When we talk about the math most of us stand back and wait for someone else to calculate for us. It is much easier to use a recipe that has it all calculated, but if you are wanting to make a specific amount of jars of cream then you will […]

Math, Math and the Math when Making Lotions from Scratch ...

February 21, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Tonya

Have you ever read through a lotion recipe or listened to someone talk about making lotion and ever wonder what they are really saying? What is an emulsion or emulsifier? Anhydrous or Hydrous? Fats or Oils? Viscosity? Here is a list of some common used terms and how they relate […]

Terminology Used when Making Lotions from Scratch – Part 3 ...

February 20, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Tonya

I would like to share with you the fundamental ingredients to use when making lotions from scratch. I will be going over the ingredients used in making lotions and what their purpose is in your lotion. Ingredients: Water Water and water-like ingredients are the foundation of our lotion making activities. […]

Ingredients to Use When Making Lotions from Scratch – Part ...

February 19, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Tonya

Making lotions from scratch? Have you ever wondered where to start? Right here with the best equipment of course. I will go over all the basic pieces to start making lotion on your own. Equipment: Scale A scale is the most critical piece of equipment you will use when making […]

Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.

Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.

Lotions and Creams

Creamy Chai Lotion

Brian’s Hand Butter

Coconut Cuticle Cream

Coffee Latte Body Cream

Using Snake Oil in a Hand Cream

Coffee Oil Body Butter

Math, Math and the Math when Making Lotions from Scratch ...

Terminology Used when Making Lotions from Scratch – Part 3 ...

Ingredients to Use When Making Lotions from Scratch – Part ...

Equipment Items to use When Making Lotions from Scratch – ...

Coffee Oil Lotion

Humectant Comparison in Lotion, Final Results