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Emu are flightless birds native to Australia. We get Emu Oil from the bird’s body fat. In that respect, it is similar to tallow and lard. But it has a very different appeal to cosmetics makers. While tallow and lard are used predominantly in soap making, Emu Oil is widely […]

Single Ingredient Spotlight: Emu Oil

November 30, 2022 in Featured Product by Denise

Rosemary Oleoresin is an oil-soluble antioxidant. This means it protects vulnerable oils from oxidation, which causes the smell of rancid oil. Rancidity happens when oils are exposed to heat, light, air, and time. It is a process that begins as soon as an oil is extracted and progresses until we […]

Single Ingredient Focus: Rosemary Oleoresin

October 26, 2022 in Featured Product by Denise

Cranberry seed oil is a unique vegetable oil since it contains a 1:1 ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 are critical to the body to help improve cardiovascular function, increase circulation, and strengthen the immune system. Essential fatty acids can not be […]

Single Ingredient Focus: Cranberry Seed Oil

October 4, 2022 in Featured Product by Denise

Do you use silicone oils in your creations? Here are some great reasons to do so! We offer both Dimethicone and Cyclomethicone for your formulations. Both oils can enhance spreadability of your lotions and creams, and both help lock in the goodness that is naturally in the oils and butters […]

Silicone oils: Dimethicone and Cyclomethicone

September 20, 2022 in Featured Product by Denise

Today we’ll create a lotion using our wonderful Milk Protein to make it extra luscious. Milk Protein will be the star of the show, but we’ll need some oils and butters to be the supporting cast. Let’s rummage around in the cabinet and see what’s available. Handcrafted Shea Butter is […]

Luscious Milk Lotion

August 25, 2022 in Featured Product / Lotions and Creams by Denise

The first product I’m going to make with our new Milk Protein is a hair conditioner. Milk Protein is fabulous for hair! Check out this list of things it can do: promote a smooth, sleek finish; helps deal with flyaway hair; protective properties; increased hydration and elasticity; easier to comb […]

Hair Conditioning Milk

August 24, 2022 in Featured Product / Hair Care Products by Denise

We are very excited to introduce our newest product, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein! What can this protein do for you? Probably the most exciting thing is it brings all the benefits of milk to your creations without the problems that would occur if you used actual milk! You can make milk […]

Single Ingredient Focus: Hydrolyzed Milk Protein

August 23, 2022 in Featured Product / Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

Argan Oil is high in oleic and linoleic fatty acids, which offer a longer shelf life and great skincare properties. Use in hair care, skincare, and especially in lip balms and cuticle oils. High in Vitamin E, which is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can help improve water retention in the […]

Single Ingredient Focus: Argan Oil

July 5, 2022 in Featured Product / Special Features by Denise

Silk is an amazing ingredient for skin care! After doing some research online, I have discovered these as the most frequently mentioned benefits. Silk is a skin barrier booster. Its proteins create a shield that helps seal in hydration and boosts the protective aspect of the skin barrier. In replenishing […]

Single Ingredient Focus: Liquid Silk

June 15, 2022 in Featured Product / Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

When you set out to make lotion, you must have an ingredient that allows you to make a stable blend of the water and oils in your formula. That ingredient is an emulsifier. Most personal care products are emulsions. That includes lotions, creams, moisturizers, shampoos, and conditioners! Today I’m going […]

Single Ingredient Focus: Emulsifying Wax

June 9, 2022 in Featured Product / Lotions and Creams / Thoughts from The Sage by Denise

Summer is coming, and I love to wear sandals and show off my pedicure. But unless you can afford to get a new pedicure every few days, your feet will start getting dry and calloused between visits to the salon. I created this overnight foot cream in hopes of keeping […]

Illipe Butter Overnight Foot Cream

April 18, 2019 in Featured Product / Lotions and Creams by Denise

Illipe Nut Butter and Cocoa Butter have many similarities, and I wanted to see how they would stack up against one another in a bar of soap. Cocoa Butter is often considered a great choice to help make a firmer bar. Let’s see if Illipe Nut Butter will do the […]

A Comparison of Illipe Nut Butter vs. Cocoa Butter in ...

April 17, 2019 in Cold Process Soap / Featured Product by Denise