Sunflower Lecithin & Honey Lip Balm
When the seasons are changing and winter is in the air, your lips need extra moisturizing care. Say hello to Sunflower Lecithin! This fabulous ingredient acts as an emollient and...
Fragrance Friday: Lumberjack Fragrance Oil
After choosing Lumberjack Fragrance Oil to feature, I’ve been sniffing the bottle almost obsessively; it’s that good!
Getting To Know Squalane
Squalane is a fantastic ingredient that The Sage offers in two forms: Squalane Oil and Squalane Butter.
Crafting A Simple Lotion with Argan and Babassu Oils
Putting together a few ingredients to craft a simple lotion is one of my favorite things to do. I just love how it all comes together!
Just What Is Soap, Anyway?
All information in this blog post comes from Marie Gale’s excellent book “Soap & Cosmetic Labeling.”
Fragrance Friday: Dreamsicle Fragrance Oil
Remember the orange and cream ice cream on a stick treats from your childhood? That is exactly what Dreamsicle smells like! It took me right back to a hot...
Anhydrous Body Butter with Isopropyl Myristate Revised
Last week I created a formula for a body butter with some Isopropyl Myristate to help alleviate the greasiness of an anhydrous formula. While it turned out to be nice...
Body Butter or Body Cream
What is the difference between a butter and a cream? Put very simply, it’s the addition of water to the formula.
Fragrance Friday: Bella Fragrance Oil
Ahhh, Bella, how beautiful you are!
Bella Fragrance Oil is from our...
Anhydrous Body Butter with Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid (a fatty acid that naturally occurs in coconut and palm oils). It is a lightweight emollient commonly used...
Splendid Single-Oil Lotions
When I look at all the different oils and butters we offer and try to decide which ones to use in combination, I often forget it’s fun to focus on...
Fragrance Friday: Vanilla Hazelnut Fragrance Oil
It’s getting to be the time of year that baked goods are on my mind. I love vanilla scents, and Vanilla Hazelnut Fragrance Oil has to be one of...
