Use the basic formula of 15% to 30% essential oil, 70% to 80% of pure grain alcohol, such as vodka, and 5% of distilled or bottled spring water to make perfume. Essential oil can be replaced with fragrance oil for a cheaper quality and price perfume. Essential oil can easily be found in a craft store or health food store. Store your perfume in a small glass or plastic container. You can buy a container with a sprayer at almost any local craft store. You might also be able to find vintage perfume bottles at thrift stores or flea markets.
Lightly squeeze the petals to drain off any oils. To that base oil add organic extractions one to two drops at a time until the aroma is pleasing. Be fastidious about this for best results. So test this on a small patch of skin before starting to use it regularly. Now smell the results. If it’s too intense, just add more oil. Put these ingredients together in a non-aluminum pan and warm over a low heat until the herb(s) or petals turn translucent. Read the rest of this entry »
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