If you’ve followed my journey, you know that I have worked pretty hard to replace my beauty routine with items that I can make myself and products that are healthy and organic. This has led me to the question, how can i make organic perfume?
I do purchase some products. It’s not like I’m against buying things from others, but ingredients matter. What we put on our bodies makes a difference. My daughter like to spray her hair with perfume. That usually means the top of her head. This is being absorbed straight into the brain! How much is blocked and how much crosses the barrier?
It’s important to know what’s in your products. They effect hormones, liver health, adrenals, lymph nodes, and other systems.
I’ve been making products for the body for many years now. Here are some of my favorite recipes:
Pretty much anything I can make, I’ve tried. I’ve loved some, and I’ve had to change and alter other recipes until I’ve made them into something I love. Perfume was next on my list, and I am so happy with my results.
I am learning more about essential oils and have been using them, not only for body products, but for medicinal purposes as well. Learn more about essential oil safety here.
Beyond our immediate understanding of medical purposes, scents can also be soothing or exciting. I have gotten rid of my cheap and toxic ingredient filled sprays and am enjoying using some of the natural smells that I love.
The most expensive perfumes are from about 78% to 95% of specially denatured ethyl alcohol and a remainder of essential oils (or these days, chemical fragrance oils).
By making your own, you know exactly what you are putting on your body.
Types of Scents
Many people love the floral smells:
- lavender
- neroli
- jasmine
- ylang ylang
- geranium
- rose
While others like more woody smells:
- tea tree
- eucalyptus
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- sandalwood
- patchouli
- frankincense
Don’t forget Citrus scents:
- lemon
- orange
- lemongrass
- grapefruit
- bergamot
- lime
Use what you love! I love combinations so that floral scents are grounded by more woody scents and visa versa. Try a combination of scents like:
- lavender and vanilla
- lavender and patchouli
- ylang ylang and orange
- peppermint and lemongrass
- neroli and lemon
- cedarwood and lime
- tea tree and eucalyptus and mint
Homemade Organic Perfume – Solid
This recipe is great for the small 1/2 oz jars. I’ve saved some from previous lotions. You can also pour this into empty lip balm containers for easy application on the wrist and neck.
Solid Perfume
Equipment
- 1 lip balm tubes , or balm container
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon bees wax , or carnauba or candelilla
- 1-1/2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
- 10-15 drops essential oil of choice
Instructions
- Melt the wax into the oil and when slightly cool, add your essential oils.1 tablespoon bees wax, 1-1/2 tablespoons sweet almond oil, 10-15 drops essential oil of choice
- Pour into containers and allow to solidify.
Homemade Organic Perfume – Body Spray
Body Sprays provide a wonderful boost of freshness without being overpowering. This bath and body recipe also contains soothing aloe vera. The combination also helps with regular body odor (witch hazel being an astringent).
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Liquid
- 1 tablespoon witch hazel , non-alcohol
- 5 tablespoons filtered water
- 20 drops Essential oil of choice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a 2 ounce fine mist sprayer.1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Liquid,1 tablespoon witch hazel,5 tablespoons filtered water,20 drops Essential oil of choice
- Shake well before use. Store in a cool, dark place for a longer shelf life.
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