HOW TO MAKE SOLID PERFUME
Because it's easy to make, solid perfume opens the door to experimentation, creativity and individuality.
Whether you're looking to set yourself apart with a unique scent or
you're not so fond of the alcoholic undertones in most liquid perfumes, these instructions will show you how to create an inexpensive alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon beeswax (available at most craft shops) or petroleum jelly
- 1 tablespoon almond oil (or jojoba oil or vitamin E - available at natural foods/health stores)
- 8-15 drops essential oil (available from most health food stores.)
- 1 container (preferably glass, ceramic or stone but plastic is acceptable)
- 1 straw (or similar object)
- 1 small glass jar or Pyrex bowl for mixing
- 1 saucepan
Example Scent Recipe #1
- 6 drops orange essential oil
- 4 drops ylang-ylang oil
- 4 drops bergamot oil
- 3 drops rosewood essential oil
- 3 drops frankincense oil
- 2 drops jasmine oil
Example Scent Recipe #2
- 5 drops jasmine essential oil
- 4 drops rose essential oil
- 2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
- 2 drops cedar essential oil
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