Smelling Beautiful Naturally with Essential Oils
December 21st, 2008
Did you know that most synthetic perfumes are full of harmful chemicals that can actually cause health problems? Not to worry, you can make your own perfumes with a little bit of mineral oil, a dash of alcohol and the essential oils that you prefer for fragrance (rose, geranium, sandalwood, lavender, lemon, and papaya are good bets). It can be great fun to mix your own creations…and you’ll be treating your body to a healthy alternative to chemical perfumes.
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1. cristina cooper | February 24th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Do you have a “recipe” with appropriate measuraments to make perfume. I love lavender.
Thanks
Cristina
2. admin | February 25th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Hi Cristina,
Most essential oil perfumes are simply mixtures of different oils. There is no need to mix anything else into the oil. Simply apply a few drops on your body when you want to use it. You can experiment with the oils you like best — or you can look for specific recipes online or in books. You can also find classes that teach different mixtures. For something with Lavender, consider mixing with a citric oil if you want a pleasant smelling perfume. Consider mixing with something more musky (wood oils often fall into this category) if you want to make the lavender less “flowery” and more grounded. Consider mixing with a light flower oil to keep the lavender as the principal fragrance. Have fun!
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