Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.

Cold Process Soap

Sometimes during the dog days of summer, our pets can find the best adventures that really weren’t fun until someone got dirty! Today, we’re going to make a batch of soap for dogs because a dirty digger dog is only cute until they want to come inside. When our furry […]

The Dog Days of Summer – Part 2

July 3, 2018 in Cold Process Soap / Soap / Thoughts from The Sage by Katy

If there is one color I get asked about how to achieve by soap makers, it has to be the color red. Red has long been a difficult color to achieve and light fast reds are often more difficult. Have you ever seen a poster that has been exposed to […]

Red – The Soaper’s Holy Grail

May 24, 2018 in Cold Process Soap / Color / Color In Products / Soap by Taylor

Howdy adventurous makers! I was just sitting here brainstorming new ideas for the blog. I realized that we do not have a shampoo bar recipe on our blog. So that is what I am going to share with you today! I am really excited. I have never actually tried a […]

Top Secret Recipe – The Ultimate Poo Bar

May 14, 2018 in Cold Process Soap / Hair Care Products by Katy

Today I made my third and final batch of Rose and Milk Soap. I think this time I may have hit the jackpot. I finally made a bar of soap that I think is beautiful enough to give to my own mother. After making my first batch of ugly soap, […]

Rose and Milk Soap – A Mother’s Day Gift Day ...

May 9, 2018 in Cold Process Soap by Katy

Welcome back to day 2 of my Rose and Milk Soap adventure. I was not happy with how yesterday’s soap turned out. So, today I am sharing another recipe for a Rose and Milk Soap. After making the world’s ugliest soap, Andee gave me a suggestion. She told me to […]

Rose and Milk Soap – A Mother’s Day Gift Day ...

May 8, 2018 in Botanicals / Cold Process Soap by Katy

There is nothing that a mother loves more than receiving a gift made by their child. I can’t believe my mom still has every single drawing I ever brought home from school. There is nothing that woman needs more than some pampering. Am I right? I think that homemade bath […]

Rose and Milk Soap – A Mother’s Day Gift Day ...

May 7, 2018 in Botanicals / Cold Process Soap by Katy

In the past, we have shared a few blogs about using Paprika Powder as a natural colorant in soaps. A lot of people are surprised to find that Paprika can be used to color soaps. One of the ladies down in the warehouse said,”Paprika? Like the one you use to […]

Using Paprika Powder as a Natural Colorant in Soap

May 2, 2018 in Botanicals / Cold Process Soap / Thoughts from The Sage by Katy

Here at MMS, we have an aloe plant that has been here for a long, long time! So many new aloe plants have started popping up in the planter and I decided it was time to recycle some of the big, old leaves by making soap! Little did I know […]

Fresh Aloe Soap

April 9, 2018 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Katy

While spring is technically here, I think that the weather can’t quite decide if it should be freezing winter or warm spring. I feel like the weather is behaving just like a yo-yo! Despite all of the crazy weather, my mind is firmly entrenched in spring. I am paging through […]

Pumice Stone Soap – Heavy Duty

April 2, 2018 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

Today I wanted to make a soap for mom and baby for my baby shower gift basket. My goal was to have something simple, gentle and cleansing. I wanted to make an Olive Oil soap, but since I am approaching my deadline for this baby shower, I wanted a soap […]

Planning a Baby Shower Gift Basket – Day 2

March 27, 2018 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

For our fourth day of Blueberry Week, I am sharing a recipe for a Blueberries and Cream Swirl Soap! ⚠️Safety Notes:⚠️ I am going to be honest, making soap scares me a little bit. I’m always worried that there are so many things that could possibly go wrong and I […]

Blueberry Week Day 4 – Blueberries and Cream Swirl ...

March 23, 2018 in Cold Process Soap / Fragrances in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Katy

The cut soap after 24 hours. — Eeek! I swear the new year just started, but February is already sneaking up on us. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I’ve been trying to come up with ideas for gifts. As much as I love the candy and flowers, I think it is nicer to receive a handmade […]

Sweet Chocolate Mousse Soap

January 16, 2018 in Cold Process Soap / Fragrances in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Katy