Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 > 6 drops (1/8 pt) Bitter almond > > Hi iel, > > The only thing that concerns me with this recipe is the bitter almond. Most > essential oil safety books tell us not to use it. Did you check with IFRA? > > The name Lily Milk is sort of charming....does it smell like lilys? > > Have fun but play safe! > > Happy blending! > JoAnne I LOVE almonds and the amount called for in this formula is small. In fact you have nothing to worry about if you use a " rectified " oil that has the toxins removed or reduced. You are correct...play safe- USE THE RIGHT OILS! Thank you for the safety reminder. This blend sort of reminds me of lillies. I like to smell it every so often to see if I can pick out the components as it mellows. You also prompted me to look in the kitchen cabinet. If you cook with Almond extract FYI: the almond extract by McCormick I bought at WalMart: water, alcohol, and oil of bitter almond. I assume this is also a safe product since it is sold as a consumable food/flavoring. So I think there is nothing to worry about if you buy the right essential oil. I don't think " unrectified " bitter almond is even available. iel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 -- Lily Milk I found this perfume formula in one of my OLD soap making books (circa 1918) and decided to give it a try. Its called " Lily Milk " . The amounts I used produced just under 5ml. It was easy, inexpensive, and I really like it (just not for myself!) Let me know what you think. iel 3 drops (1/16 pt) Patchouli 6 drops (1/8 pt) Bitter almond 12 drops (1/4 pt) Clove 24 drops (1/2 pt) Lemon 24 drops (1/2 pt) Petitgrain 42 drops (7/8 pt) Bergamot 84 drops (1 3/4 pt) Geranium That sounds Quite exquisite iel, I can actually smell it! Or rather what I think it will smell like. I will give it a try on Tuesday. Love & light. Gill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: " iel " <nmuss77@...> < > Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 5:34 PM You also prompted me to look in the kitchen cabinet. If you cook with Almond extract FYI: the almond extract by McCormick I bought at WalMart: water, alcohol, and oil of bitter almond. I assume this is also a safe product since it is sold as a consumable food/flavoring. So I think there is nothing to worry about if you buy the right essential oil. I don't think " unrectified " bitter almond is even available. iel The bitter almond sold as an oil is what I would not use myself. The almond extract is obviously the right choice. This blend sort of reminds me of lillies. I like to smell it every so often to see if I can pick out the components as it mellows. I think it sounds interesting....I might give it a whirl myself. Thanks for the old recipe...... JoAnne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 > > > > > >From: " iel " <nmuss77@...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: Lily Milk > >Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:52:40 -0000 > > > >I found this perfume formula in one of my OLD soap making books (circa > >1918) Hi Poh Yee Ooi- Holmes, What old soap making book did you get this formula from if you don't mind sharing? I love those old books, and 1918 is the year my grandmother was born. The year just grabbed my attention. Where do you find these great old books? Thanks, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 iel <nmuss77@...> wrote: I found this perfume formula in one of my OLD soap making books (circa 1918) and decided to give it a try. Its called " Lily Milk " . The amounts I used produced just under 5ml. It was easy, inexpensive, and I really like it (just not for myself!) Let me know what you think. iel 3 drops (1/16 pt) Patchouli 6 drops (1/8 pt) Bitter almond 12 drops (1/4 pt) Clove 24 drops (1/2 pt) Lemon 24 drops (1/2 pt) Petitgrain 42 drops (7/8 pt) Bergamot 84 drops (1 3/4 pt) Geranium Thank you for that iel I have been looking for a natural lily perfume for the Garden project starting next year... so if anyone else has any more formula for a lily composition please let me know offline or on.(only natural please)... I shall be grateful. One of the plants the physicians used was the madonna lilium candidum /white lily....... and Professor s authoritive and academic list of plants used, not all are scented...... so any help about creating or likening the perfume of the flower will be appreciated... I shall make it today iel ..... thank you, a lovely thing to do on Sunday .......... mahalo and peace janita --------------------------------- To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 > >Reply- > > > > > >Subject: Lily Milk > > >Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:52:40 -0000 > > > > > >I found this perfume formula in one of my OLD soap making books >(circa > > >1918) >Hi Poh Yee Ooi- Holmes, >What old soap making book did you get this formula from if you don't >mind sharing? I love those old books, and 1918 is the year my >grandmother was born. The year just grabbed my attention. Where do >you find these great old books? >Thanks, >Liz > Liz, It was iel who posted the formula. He would have to let us all know what book it is, please and where he gets them from. thanks Poh Yee > _________________________________________________________________ Get FREE company branded e-mail accounts and business Web site from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I pulled this formula from the following book: " Manual of toilet soap-making, comprising toilet soaps, medicated soaps, and other specialities " By C. Deite (London, , 1920.) It is the English translation of the original German " Handbuch der Seifenfabrikation " . This manual is concerned with large scale production and manufacturing, so formulas are given on a GRAND scale-most portions are in kilos!! The author has many, many perfume formulations throughout the book for various soap recipes and has also authored a few books on perfumery and such. However not all are available in English! You may be able to convince your local library to try and borrow these books from ones that have it. That's how I got started. iel --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Don't quit your job - take classes online and earn your degree in 1 year. Start Today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Its called " Lily Milk " . The amounts I used produced just under 5ml. It was easy, inexpensive, and I really like it (just not for myself!) Let me know what you think. iel Thank you for that iel I have been looking for a natural lily perfume for the Garden project starting next year... so if anyone else has any more formula for a lily composition I shall make it today ..... thank you, a lovely thing to do on Sunday .......... mahalo and peace I made it up yesterday.........at the moment the almond is very prevalent...... will see how it develops. I took it into the gallery to make a run to the florists but gallery business took over.... but I will do that and check to see if there are any notes that resemble the perfume of the lily.... with every good wish Janita haan Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 > I made it up yesterday.........at the moment the almond is very prevalent...... will see how it develops. I took it into the gallery to make a run to the florists but gallery business took over.... but I will do that and check to see if there are any notes that resemble the perfume of the lily.... > > with every good wish > Janita haan The almond in my has started to mellow out in mine. The citrus and clove is starting to pop out. I'm only on day 3 and its still very cloudy too. iel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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