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Majestic Mountain Sage
918 West 700 North Ste 104
Logan, Utah 84321

Phone : 435.755.0863
Fax: 435.755.2108

Business Hours*:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Lotion Supplies

    The materials listed here will help you create lotions and creams. Remember to get a variety of fixed (carrier) oils to make your lotions.

    Allantoin


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    INCI = Allantoin

    Allantoin is a unique product that is used for skin protection. Allantoin is a white, odorless, crystalline powder. Allantoin is also used to hasten the growth of new, healthy tissue. Allantoin increases the desirability of cosmetic creams and lotions by its action as a skin protectant. Allantoin has been used in various cosmetics like shampoos, lipsticks, shaving creams, suntan products, bath foams, hair gels, baby powders, as well as the typical lotions and creams.

    Usage of Allantoin is from .5% to 2%. To add Allantoin into an emulsion product, the emulsion is made and then Allantoin is added during the cooling process, when the product is below 90 degrees F. Good mixing is required to thoroughly disperse the Allantoin.

    The FDA has approved the following statements for non-prescription, drug products containing Allantoin at 0.5% to 2.0%.

    • For the temporary protection of minor cuts, scrapes, burns and sunburn.
    • Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, cracked, or wind burned skin and lips.
    • Relieves dryness and softens cold sores and fever blisters.
    • Helps treat and prevent diaper rash. Protects chafed skin/minor skin irritation due to/associated with diaper rash and helps protect from/seal out wetness.
    Allantoin is considered to be nontoxic, nonirritating and non-allergenic. Allantoin is safe and effective in the dosage range recommended (0.5 to 2.0%) as a skin protectant.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledges that Allantoin at 0.5 to 2.0% concentration can be used for the prevention and treatment of chafed, chapped, cracked, sunburned or wind burned skin or lips, cold sores, fever blisters and diaper rash, but considers such explicit claims as drug claims.

    When Allantoin is added to a personal care product and no claims are made the product remains a cosmetic. Want our advice? Remain a cosmetic!

    Citric Acid


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    INCI = Citric Acid

    Citric acid is a must when making fizzing bath crystals. There is nothing more relaxing than getting ready for bath with an effervescent bath powder releasing a relaxing scent into the air. If you aren't sure how to make this simple bath salt mix then follow the recipe link for assistance and success. You'll love the results!

    Conditioning Emulsifier


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    INCI: Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol

    Small pastills of 50% active behenyl quaternary conditioning agent and cationic emulsifier. So you want to know what this means for the hobby toiletries maker? Well... The pastilles are easy to use, the emusifier has conditioning properties, excellent for hair and skin, emulsifies silicones, leaves a soft powdery feel, exceptionally mild and non irritating.

    For lotions and similar products use 1 to 5%, for hair conditioners use 1 to 10%. We generally use about 3% in lotions and find the results fabulous. This is a replacement for emulsifying wax in our recipes.

      502-5005 8 oz wt Conditioning Emulsifier $7.50
      502-5006 16 oz wt Conditioning Emulsifier $14.25
      502-5007 5 lbs Conditioning Emulsifier $65.00
      502-5008 10 lbs Conditioning Emulsifier $123.00
      502-5009 25 lbs Conditioning Emulsifier $260.00

    Crothix Liquid Thickener


    INCI: PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate (and) PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (and) Water

    Have you ever accidentally thinned a shower gel, lotion or cream to the point it just isn't what you wanted? Don't cry! This new thickener will rescue your overly thinned product. Add a SMALL amount of this liquid and stir it in cold. Don't worry about heating, while it can help keep a mixture crystal clear, heating isn't necessary. We most often hear of people who have added a fragrance to their shampoo base, shower gel or other product only to find the fragrance does an excellent job of thinning the final product. So, we are offering this new thickener to help boost the viscosity of your finished goods. Your skin will often have a conditioned feel when Crothix is used in rinse off products. Usage rate is generally 1 to 8%. Your product does not need added neutralization just because a thickener is added. Start at 1% and go up from there. We were amazed that so little is needed to actually thicken the final product significantly.

    16 fl oz weighs approximately 1.25 lbs, 1 gallon approximately 8.9 lbs.

      516-4825 8 fl oz Crothix Liquid Thickener $7.50
      516-4826 16 fl oz Crothix Liquid Thickener $14.00
      516-4827 1 Gallon Crothix Liquid Thickener $85.00
      516-4828 4 Gallons Crothix Liquid Thickener $295.00

    Cyclomethicone


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    INCI: Cyclomethicone OR Cyclopentasiloxane

    MMS continues to work hard for our customers and cyclomethicone is the perfect example. There are a ton of cyclomethicone varieties available and MMS has chosen one, specifically cyclopentasiloxane, as the variety that will best suit our cutomers.

    Cyclopentasiloxane has a higher flash point so you can ship your room sprays or perfumes on an airplane without worry. Other vendors sell a cyclomethicone that can't even ship to you via airplane! Be wary, your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. For your reference the flash point is 170 degrees F.

    Cyclopentasiloxane is the perfect balance between volatility (quick drying) and spreadability. We think it is great for hair treatments, bath oils, creams and lotions, room/linen sprays, and more. Cyclopentasiloxane adds a soft, talc-like feel and is the base for superb dry perfume oils.

    INCI labeling allows for the use of either name so please use the name most suited to your product and customer base.

    This cyclomethicone is also known as Cyclomethicone NF.

    Enjoy!

    1 gallon weighs approximately 7.8 lbs

      515-3943 16 fl oz Cyclomethicone $7.80
      515-3944 1 Gallon Cyclomethicone $58.00
      515-3947 4 Gallons Cyclomethicone $194.00

    Dimethicone


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    INCI: Dimethicone

    Dimethicone is also known as polydimethylsiloxane, or silicone oil. Silicone oils are derived from silica (quartz is a well known silica).

    You are probably wondering what dimethicone can do for you. Check this list out!

    • adds slip and glide
    • allows normal skin transpiration
    • reduces stickiness
    • imparts velvety skin feel
    • conditions the skin and hair
    • skin protectant (this means over-the-counter drug! so be careful about the claims you make on the label and in literature)

    If no claims are made, dimethicone does not need to be listed as an active ingredient. And even better, your product and facility are not required to conform to OTC drug production standards. Taking our advice and staying a cosmetic? Then list ingredients in descending order of usage rates.

    Typical Usage Rates: 0.5 - 10.0%
    Flashpoint: >600 degrees F
    Dimethicone viscosity: 1000 centistokes, a medium viscosity.

    16 fl oz weighs approximately 1.06 lbs, 1 gallon weighs approximately 8 lbs.

    Emulsifying Wax


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    INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth 20

    Emulsifying wax is used to make stable blends of oil and water. our emulsifying wax is a vegetable derived blend of fatty alcohols. Use approximately 5% by weight. See the Recipes section for examples of how to use emulsifying wax.

    Glycerin, Liquid (Vegetable Derived)


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    INCI = Glycerin

    Our liquid glycerin is used for many craft items from preserving eucalyptus stems to making lotions and soaps. Our glycerin is cosmetic grade so you can rest assured your transparent soap is made from the best ingredients.

    This is not a soap, it is an additive to make liquid or transparent soaps. If you need liquid soaps or transparent soap base please go to our Bases section.

    Please note: this item is sold by weight. The 16 fl ounce bottle used to pack 16 oz of glycerin has enough head space for the addition of 2 ounces of colorant. Do not be alarmed by the headspace in this bottle. Instead of using a smaller bottle we chose to use this bottle to allow for ease while mixing colors.

    Hydrovance


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    INCI: Hydroxyethyl Urea

    Imagine a lotion you rub on your legs BEFORE the shower. No gloss, smooth legs, no dry patches, no sticky feeling. Just gorgeous legs. Now shower. When walking out of the shower you dry those legs and find they still feel like a million bucks! Still gorgeous, still soft, still smooth and no stickiness. That is what lotions containing Hydrovance can do! Lotions are super moisturizers for any time, not just before a shower like I love to do. I appreciate the super feeling on my skin. Use anywhere! I particularly like creams that I can massage into elbows, legs, arms and feet while relaxing from a stressful day. Replace the glycerin content in any recipe with Hydrovance. You will be so amazed by the long term moisturizing that Hydrovance has over glycerin.

    Here is your challenge to find the true capability of Hydrovance in comparison to glycerin. Make two lotions from the same recipe, except one recipe uses glycerin and the other uses Hydrovance. Apply these lotions to your legs, one leg gets the glycerin formula, the other gets the Hydrovance formula. You can use before daily activity or before the shower as I like to do. Compare your legs after 1 hour, again after 3 hours. Which feels smoother? The Hydrovance leg does!

    Use 1 to 20% in any recipe.

    16 fl oz weighs approximately 19.8 ounces; 1 gallon weighs approximately 9.35 lbs.

    Isopropyl Myristate


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    INCI: Isopropyl Myristate

    Saponification Value: 208 mg KOH / g of Fat

    This wonderful additive is used to reduce the greasy feeling in lotions and creams. IPM can also be used in lip balms and lotion bars. In lotions this product is considered a dry effect emollient to the skin. This product can be used up to 10%. Here are some beginning recommendations for your products:
    Lotions: 1 to 3%
    Creams: 3 to 6%
    Butters & Lotion Bars: 4-10%
    Massage Oils: 4-8%
    Lip Balm:1-5%
    Please remember that these are general percentages to allow you to make a test batch. Your preferences may require higher or lower rates. Just test away!

    1 Gallon weighs approximately 7.08 lbs; 5 gallons weigh approximately 35.4 lbs.

      515-6743 16 fl oz Isopropyl Myristate $7.50
      515-6744 1 Gallon Isopropyl Myristate $40.00
      515-6745 5 Gallons Isopropyl Myristate $165.00

    Measuring Scoops for Colorants


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    For visual aid the .15 cc is about the same size as half a pea, 1.25 cc is the same as 1/4 teaspoon. We generally keep a scoop with each colorant we have.

    Polysorbate 20


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    INCI: Polysorbate 20

    An emulsifier for body sprays, and more! We have had many requests to add polysorbates to our catalog and in LARGE sizes. Well, many asked and we heard!

    Polysorbate 20 is most often used to emulsify oil in water mixtures, where additional viscosity is desired. If you are having trouble with your emulsions remaining stable then polysorbate 20 is a great option. Use where little foaming is desired.

    1 gallon weighs approximately 9 lbs; 5 gallons weigh approximately 45 lbs.

    Derived from coconut oil.

      515-4926 16 fl oz Polysorbate 20 $6.00
      515-4927 1 Gallon Polysorbate 20 $32.00
      515-4928 5 Gallons Polysorbate 20 $109.00

    Polysorbate 80


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    INCI: Polysorbate 80

    An emulsifier for body sprays, and more! We have had many requests to add polysorbates to our catalog and in LARGE sizes. Well, many asked and we heard!

    Polysorbate 80 is recommended for oil in water emulsions like creams and lotions. Choose this polysorbate when foaming or whipping is desired like whipped body creams or foaming soaps.

    1 gallon weighs approximately 8.8 lbs; 5 gallons weigh approximately 44 lbs.

    Derived from olive oil.

      515-4986 16 fl oz Polysorbate 80 $6.00
      515-4987 1 Gallon Polysorbate 80 $32.00
      515-4988 5 Gallons Polysorbate 80 $109.00

    Stearic Acid


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    INCI = Stearic Acid

    Saponification Value: 206 mg KOH / g of Fat

    Stearic acid is used to make a bar soap harder so it is very useful in all-vegetable oil recipes. It is also used as a thickener in creams and lotions.

    Paraffin wax (for candles) with a low melt point is made harder with the addition of stearic acid.

    Our stearic acid is cosmetic grade and is vegetable derived. We use 1/8 oz per lb of fats to make a harder bar soap.

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