Getting the Children Involved - Homemade Perfume
3:01 PM Posted by Jo's Health Corner/www.naturallysports.com
The uniqueness of using pure essential oils as a perfume is the benefit of their healing properties. For example, if you tire in the afternoon, you can make a more stimulant blend. If you need to calm down, try making a relaxing blend. During flu season you can add more antiseptic oils to the blend.
Paola made a blend of lavender, frankincense, and lemon essential oils for special gift. Lavender is a soothing, refreshing, and balancing aroma with powerful healing properties. Lemon is highly antibacterial and able to stimulate the action of white blood cells. It is also refreshing and uplifting. Frankincense is stimulating and elevating to the mind. Traditionally used for respiratory disorders.
In order to make a successful perfume blend, considering facts such as the ratio of top note, middle note, and base note is relevant. It is also important to consider the different fragrance families and their characteristics as well as aroma intensity. You want to make sure that the blend holds the aroma as long as possible. Blending techniques and tips can be found here.
We begin by putting 3 ounces of almond oil to a measuring cup. Add 18 drops of lemon, 12 drops of lavender, and 6 drops of frankincense.
We used a fairly large perfume bottle, so we needed more base oil and essential oils. However, you can make a smaller amount.
I often make a smaller blend and add to a roll-on bottle. Roll-on bottles are extremely suitable for on the go, last minute touch ups.
This is a very beautiful and functional gift. Choose a recipe that suits the person best, or make your own blend using these blending techniques.
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Johanna is an aromatherapist and an independent distributor of Young Living Essential Oils and Nature's Sunshine. She is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives. She also runs Naturally Sports & Wellness together with her husband.
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August 18, 2011 6:07 PM
I love this idea! My daughter tried to make her own perfume but it didn't keep well. Very interesting!
August 23, 2011 8:06 AM
I'm so going to have to make some perfume of my own!:) Thanks for the recipe!
August 25, 2011 4:00 PM
This looks so fun!
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August 27, 2011 5:21 PM
Thanks everyone!
Lea, I will stop by and check out your link up!
October 8, 2011 7:24 AM
I love vanilla perfumes. Do you have a recipe for making a homemade one? My favorite is Vanilla Lace from Victoria's Secret. Thanks!
October 8, 2011 10:54 AM
I don't have a vanilla recipe but I can see if I find one for you.