Why use synthetic fragrances that can contain hundreds of toxic chemicals, when you can create your own? I like to put the scent blends that I create in a rollerball for ease of use.
My current favorite coming out of winter and into spring is:
- Base Note ~ 10 drops Cedarwood
(Rich, woody aroma... calming, soothing, grounding for mind & body) - Middle Note ~ 6 drops Peppermint
(Cooling sensation ... calming effect on the body, boosts energy, improves mental focus) - Top Note ~ 4 drops Sweet Orange
(Citrusy yet sweet smell ... helps uplift and energize the mind and body) - Fill rollerball with Jojoba Oil
(Jojoba is the perfect “carrier” to mix with any essential oil or oil recipe that comes into contact with the skin. The properties of Jojoba closely resemble the body’s own natural skin)
Let me know if you'd like get together to experiment making your own fragrance.
Be an "Ingredient Detective" and check the labels on all your home and personal care products ~ even so-called "green" companies hide behind the word "fragrance"! My previous blog post What to Avoid: Fragrance gives you more information about this. We disclose all our ingredients so you will not see the word "fragrance" used in any of our products. We use unadulterated essential oils, tested for purity, at recommended safe levels in combination with time-tested, beneficial botanical butters, powders, extracts, oils, and waxes, to create our well-loved line of safe products.
Let's gather a few friends together and I can show you a few products you can easily replace with nontoxic alternatives, or I can share a DIY recipe or two 😊