Guest guest Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 hi---i was wondering if any of you ladies make your own perfume & if so would you be willing to share your recipes????? TIA-Misty http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 Hi Misty: Are you looking for any " type " of perfume (solid, alcohol or oil-based, fragrance type)? I have a ton of recipes I can send...just trying to narrow it down a bit! ;-) Cat > hi---i was wondering if any of you ladies make your own perfume & if so > would you be willing to share your recipes????? TIA-Misty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 OOOH Cat, please, I would love to be included for recipes (alcohol, as I find oild based makes my hair oily behind the ears) Hugs Louise Re: perfume Hi Misty: Are you looking for any " type " of perfume (solid, alcohol or oil-based, fragrance type)? I have a ton of recipes I can send...just trying to narrow it down a bit! ;-) Cat > hi---i was wondering if any of you ladies make your own perfume & if so > would you be willing to share your recipes????? TIA-Misty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 I would also love recipes for perfumes. Re: perfume Hi Misty: Are you looking for any " type " of perfume (solid, alcohol or oil-based, fragrance type)? I have a ton of recipes I can send...just trying to narrow it down a bit! ;-) Cat > hi---i was wondering if any of you ladies make your own perfume & if so > would you be willing to share your recipes????? TIA-Misty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 hi Cat-----oil based perfume-- & as far as fragrance please just send whatever you like! ill leave that up to you!!! You have excellent judgement about these things TIA~hon Misty http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 Hi Louise: I just sent a bunch of recipes to Misty via the list, but you can use the same proportions using a base of grain or grade 39C denatured alcohol (this is available through chemical or perfume suppliers, check online). Also, look for " perfume diluent " online...this is the perfumer's alcohol already combined with fixatives. Combine the fragrance oil with the alcohol (try 1 part fragrance to 4 parts alcohol to start, add more alcohol if it is too strong) and add about 1% glycerine to slow the evaporation rate of the alcohol, so the scent lasts longer (omit this step if you are using the diluent). If the alcohol is too strong, you can also add a small amount of distilled water, but you risk clouding if too much is added. Start with 20% and go from there. Good luck! ;-) Cat > OOOH Cat, please, I would love to be included for recipes (alcohol, as I > find oild based makes my hair oily behind the ears) > Hugs > Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 Thanks so much Cat for the recipes and your time. i have jojoba oil but it comes in such a small bottle when i buy it---I cant see using it as the major oil used here. Its a great oil-dont get me wrong! So i would be making up everything as an oily perfume? In a spray bottle? im still abit confused as i dont know how much oil to use say in a 6oz. bottle. I dont get one part this one part that!!! what about extra virgin oil,safflowr oil? everthing sounds like it would come out too greasy! This is a first for me so please bare with me ok? when you buy perfumes in a store they arent oily when u spray them on---thats where i get confused!!!! Thank you for helping me out here. Misty http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 Got them! thank you so much for your generosity! Hugs Louise Re: perfume Hi Louise: I just sent a bunch of recipes to Misty via the list, but you can use the same proportions using a base of grain or grade 39C denatured alcohol (this is available through chemical or perfume suppliers, check online). Also, look for " perfume diluent " online...this is the perfumer's alcohol already combined with fixatives. Combine the fragrance oil with the alcohol (try 1 part fragrance to 4 parts alcohol to start, add more alcohol if it is too strong) and add about 1% glycerine to slow the evaporation rate of the alcohol, so the scent lasts longer (omit this step if you are using the diluent). If the alcohol is too strong, you can also add a small amount of distilled water, but you risk clouding if too much is added. Start with 20% and go from there. Good luck! ;-) Cat > OOOH Cat, please, I would love to be included for recipes (alcohol, as I > find oild based makes my hair oily behind the ears) > Hugs > Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 This is Louise. Cat, I am 10000 miles away from you, but would love to meet you! Thank you so very much for all your information. You are most generous. Misty and I are going to have fun with this, also miles apart! I am in South Africa. Hugs Louise Re: perfume Hi Misty: I would check with another supplier for the jojoba oil! Jojoba oil isn't exactly cheap, but that sounds expensive! The oil-based perfumes are very concentrated scents, so I would package them in small (1/4 ounce or so) bottles. They also are richer and heavier feeling on the skin, so are best suited for heavier scents like musks, sandalwood, patchouli, ambers, etc. To be honest, they really are better suited for the cooler months! If you are making a spray cologne, I recommend using an alcohol base. You can use either grain (if you are not selling these to the public), grade 39C denatured alcohol with the addition of about 1% glycerine to act as a fixative. You can also use a pre-mixed perfume diluent which already contains fixatives, but this is more expensive. The nice thing about the alcohol-based scent is it feels refreshing and cooling to the skin when applied, and works well with the lighter citrusy and floral scents. This may be something to think about, considering Spring is coming up and people will probably want lighter scents in the warmer weather. For 6 oz. of spray cologne, here is what I would use: 3 1/2 oz. grade 39C denatured alcohol (check online chemical and perfume suppliers for it) 2 oz. room temperature distilled water 1 or 2 tsp. fragrance oil (depending on strength desired) 1 tsp. glycerine Mix the oils completely with the alcohol. Mix the glycerine with the water and very slowly (almost drop by drop), add this to the alcohol/oil mixture. Stop if it begins to cloud. (If this happens, let it stand for several hours until it clears and try adding more water). If it remains cloudy after a couple of days, add a small amount of alcohol (say 1/2 oz. or so) until it clears up. Pour into your bottles and cap. Hope this helps! :-) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2003 Report Share Posted February 1, 2003 hey Louise----what kind of perfume are you aiming for to make???? wouldnt it be something if we made it big and made lots of money~lol~Keep in touch with me----you can e-mail me at the above e-mail addy to talk private if you want to!!! Happy~perfume making!!!! *hugs* Misty http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 Hi Misty! I have no clue what I am going to try first!! But alcohol sounds a good start. It just sounds nice to make. I have only been into the soaping and all the other nice things since December, and you know how that is. Monkey see monkey do. I am grateful for this list and people like Cat wo are so generous and loving. All the soaping people seem to be! I am going to try an alchohol and then an oil based one and will get back to you! Enjoy! Louise louise@... Re: perfume hey Louise----what kind of perfume are you aiming for to make???? wouldnt it be something if we made it big and made lots of money~lol~Keep in touch with me----you can e-mail me at the above e-mail addy to talk private if you want to!!! Happy~perfume making!!!! *hugs* Misty http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 > Can anyone tell me how to make scents last longer> Hi Judy; Try adding a small amount of glycerin to your mixture. Glycerin will act as a fixative and will make your scent last quite a long time. Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 In a message dated 3/20/03 7:50:56 PM Central Standard Time, saturner@... writes: > Hi Judy: > Raven is right...glycerine will reduce the evaporation rate of the alcohol, > helping the scent last longer on your skin. You only need a small amount, > try about 1/2 to 1% in the recipe. > May I ask, what is the jojoba So, would this work for my potpourri oil? Kay, Stoli and Queso Selling soap for weimaraner rescue <A HREF= " http://www.weim.net/stoli/ " >Soap for hope</A> Got Tickets???? National Weim Quilt Raffle <A HREF= " www.weim.net/weimquilt/ " >www.weim.net/weimquilt/</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 In a message dated 3/21/03 7:57:26 PM Central Standard Time, saturner@... writes: > I wouldn't recommend using potpourri oil for perfume. These oils aren't > meant to be used on the skin. > Cat > No, I was looking for something to mix fragrance oil with to use as potpourri oil to help fix the scent and make it last longer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kay, Stoli and Queso Selling soap for weimaraner rescue <A HREF= " http://www.weim.net/stoli/ " >Soap for hope</A> Got Tickets???? National Weim Quilt Raffle <A HREF= " www.weim.net/weimquilt/ " >www.weim.net/weimquilt/</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 I wouldn't recommend using potpourri oil for perfume. These oils aren't meant to be used on the skin. Cat > So, would this work for my potpourri oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hey everyone! I am using some perfume everyday. I read it has toxins and we have to eliminate it. How strict do we have to be with that??? Can't I use my perfume in really small dose once a day? Just one drop . Is it so bad that the whole program will not work because of that? does this feed candida? If it does, I will stop it. But I wish I could at least keep my perfume since I don't get to keep my chocolates...!! Ariana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Ariana, There are some really great natural perfume oils out there that I'm sure are safe for you. One of my faves is mixing essential oil of orange and sandalwood. Unfortunately, sandalwood is over forested so I don't use it but on special occasions. Check out your local health food store or natural health shop for some GREAT scents! =Wendi ________________________________ From: arianatintorino <arianatintorino@...> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 11:56:02 AM Subject: [ ] perfume Hey everyone! I am using some perfume everyday. I read it has toxins and we have to eliminate it. How strict do we have to be with that??? Can't I use my perfume in really small dose once a day? Just one drop . Is it so bad that the whole program will not work because of that? does this feed candida? If it does, I will stop it. But I wish I could at least keep my perfume since I don't get to keep my chocolates.. .!! Ariana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Ariana, One tip is to spray it on your clothes rather than your skin. There are less toxic perfumes out there as well. Check out the Environmental Working Group web site. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Ariana, Most perfumes are just extremely concentrated petrochemicals. Did you know that most perfumes contain benzaldehyde – a narcotic? (Are you addicted to your perfume???) Or limonene – which causes cancer? And the companies don't even have to disclose those ingredients! Perfume companies design their fragrances to have long staying power, but that also means they stay around in your body a long time. Do you really want to be breathing and absorbing that? Here's a great reference: http://www.ourlittleplace.com/perfume.html My daughter has chemical sensitivity and if she walked by you and you only had one drop of perfume on, she would get a migraine. It only takes that little! We have had to take her out of school because people insist on wearing perfume. So, as you can see, this is an issue near and dear to my heart. As Wendi and Kathy suggested, essential oils are a much safer choice. However, I don't agree with putting it on your clothes as an alternative. You would still be breathing it in. Keep yourself safer and use essential oils. Lilac > > Hey everyone! > > I am using some perfume everyday. I read it has toxins and we have to > eliminate it. How strict do we have to be with that??? Can't I use my > perfume in really small dose once a day? Just one drop . Is it so bad > that the whole program will not work because of that? does this feed > candida? If it does, I will stop it. But I wish I could at least keep > my perfume since I don't get to keep my chocolates...!! > > > Ariana > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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