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2 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR OWN PERFUME


DIY PERFUME SPRAY

MATERIALS
Dark, glass bottle/container for storing*
2 tablespoons carrier oil of choice (coconut, olive, jojoba, almond)
¼ cup 100 proof vodka
6-8 drops base note essential oil of choice (~20% total number of drops)
15-20 drops middle note essential oil of choice (~50% total number of drops)
12-15 drops top note essential oil of choice (~30% total number of drops)
Funnel for transferring liquid to container
2 tablespoons distilled water

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small bowl, add in carrier oil of choice and vodka.
2. Add essential oils in the following order: base note, middle note, and top note. Stir to combine thoroughly.**
3. Transfer to glass container using funnel.
4. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 48 hours to 2 weeks to allow fragrance to settle.
5. If you like the scent you made and you’re ready to use it, add distilled water to the container using funnel.
6. Shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
7. Your perfume is ready to use! (Be sure to test a small patch of skin first to see if it causes irritation).
8. Use a coffee filter and small funnel if transferring to a pretty perfume bottle (optional).
9. Enjoy your personal fragrance!

Note:
*We used 4-ounce amber glass spray bottles; If using 2-ounce bottles, simply use ½ the recipe.
**You may need to do some research on which essential oils pair well together but feel free to get creative and come up with your own combination. Either way, it is recommended you test out your scent in a separate bowl to see if you like the final aroma once all notes are combined. For a more developed list of essential oils and their classifed notes refer to http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/arom....


FRAGRANCE BALM

MATERIALS
Water for boiling
1 large glass bowl
2 tablespoons beeswax
2 tablespoon coconut oil
6-8 drops base note essential oil of choice (~20% total number of drops)
15-20 drops middle note essential oil of choice (~50% total number of drops)
12-15 drops top note essential oil of choice (~30% total number of drops)
Small container(s) with secure lid(s)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pour water into a pot and bring to boil.
2. Place glass bowl on top of pot for double boiling. Ensure it is secure.
3. Pour beeswax into bowl and stir until fully melted.
4. Add in coconut oil and stir until melted.
5. Remove glass bowl and set aside.
6. Quickly add in essential oils in the following order: base note, middle note, top note. Stir to combine thoroughly.*
7. Pour liquid into container(s) and let cool for 1 hour, or until it has fully solidified.
8. Your fragrance balm is ready to use! (Be sure to test a small patch of skin first to see if it causes irritation).
9. Enjoy your personal scent!

Note:
*You may need to do some research on which essential oils pair well together but feel free to get creative and come up with your own combination. Either way, it is recommended you test out your scent in a separate bowl to see if you like the final aroma once all notes are combined. For a more developed list of essential oils and their classifed notes refer to http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/arom....

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