In this episode Sara Janssen teaches you how you can use essential oils to create your own natural perfume.
Use pipettes or measuring cups to blend your essential oils and carrier oil in a small bowl. Start with a small amount (about 10 drops of essential oil per 1 tablespoon of carrier oil) and adjust to your liking. You can use a perfume-making kit or online recipe as a starting point, ...
Use the glass bottle to mix your chosen scent. Now you are ready to make the perfume or cologne. Mix three drops of each of your three oils with 1/4 cup of pure grain alcohol. If you're using the pheromones, add only two drops. Close the bottle and shake it to mix. Photo by hs...
Gently melt the beeswax and jojoba oil on the stove in a double boiler. Once these are melted, stir in the essential oils. Pour the blend into the perfume tins. Allow the mixture to dry and harden. To use, swipe the solid perfume with your finger and apply to your skin.10 ...
Create layers: Use scented soaps, shower gels, lotions or even dusting powders as a first layer, then apply perfume. Either choose products that are from the same brand or a scent that will compliment what you will be wearing. Apply to pulse points (wrists, behind ears, neck, behind knees...
Although perfume was not invented or perfected in France, France has come to be seen as the center of the modern perfume making world for a couple of reasons. First, the French Riviera town ofGrassein southern France is considered the perfume capital of the world. In the 16th century, glo...
Frankincense oil gets its name from the term “franc encens,” which means “high-quality incense” in French. Considered to be a “pure incense,” it was the most desirable of all the other types of incense. Its potent aroma can be described as woody, earthy, and spicy with a fruity ...
Many oils have similar sounding names, so you need to know you are getting the correct oil. Also, they may have different constituents based on where they were made, so it helps to check that too. You cannot use anything labeled ‘fragrance oil’ for therapeutic purposes. And there are no...
brings the scent inside for a while, but it soon fades, leaving you with nothing but memories. With a few inexpensive supplies and a little time, you can preserve the fragrance of summer flowers by extracting their scent with oils to use as perfume or to scent your home throughout the ...
1. Choose a fragrance mist that fits your style. You may like a light and fruity scent, or you might be happier with an herbal aroma. Find one that makes you feel fresh and layers well with any other fragrance product, like perfume or lotion, that you wear regularly. Remember, too, ...