There are many ways to use and apply scented oils to your daily routines. I always like to use the analogy that fragrance is a weapon. I believe that if you look at the use of scented oils this way you will get much better results from them.
First of all when you choose a perfume or cologne fragrance to wear consider options about the time and day that you are planning to wear it. Also consider the place and circumstances in which you plan to wear it. Colors and time of year are also significant. Fragrance is designed to give a certain perception or effect. The perfumers who create fragrance usually do an excellent job of blending the ingredients to create an effect or persona.
There are many different ways to use fragrances. You can use them directly by applying them to the skin or you can dilute them by mixing them in unscented lotions or other skin care products. Another way is to use them in your bath which is good for night time use. This leaves a soft fragrance that is good to wear to bed. Using fragrance this way relaxes and refreshes you as you attempt to sleep.
Many people prefer to use the fragrance as a body mist. A body mist gives you a unique effect when you wear it. You can do this in several different ways. You can spray the mist directly on your body or you can spray it into the air and walk through it. I like to spray it directly on my body because I feel as though I waste a bit of it when I spray it into the air. You can buy the mist in the store and pay dearly for it or you can use perfume oil as a base and use it for a more natural experience.
Making your own body mists with fragrance oils is not complicated at all. You will need vodka to use and maybe distilled water. The vodka adds to the fragrance by increasing the aroma and the distilled water will add volume. These products also serve to make it easier to use a spray bottle by diluting the thick oil enough so that it will travel through the tube and out into the air. You can use any of the fragrances that we offer in order to do this. Just choose one of your favorites and go for it.
Another wonderful thing about using the oil based fragrances is that they are concentrated and inexpensive so you can make a little go a long way. A good mixture to use is seventy percent vodka to about thirty per cent scented oil. If you use distilled water use a small amount for volume. You can test the mixture as you go along to determine if it is potent enough for your taste. If not just add more fragrance. If you think that the fragrance is too strong just add a little more water.
The best time to use the mist is immediately following a shower or bath. The fragrance gets into the skin through the open pores so it will last much longer. Scented oils have a softer more natural fragrance than regular perfumes and colognes. The vodka will make the fragrance particles diffuse through the atmosphere which will give the fragrance a stronger scent. It wont have the alcohol smell that all other types of alcohols have so it wont contaminate the fragrance. It is very important that you use vodka in the mixture if you want to maintain the integrity of the fragrance.
Experiment with different amounts of each product until you get the perfect blend of ingredients. Remember to keep track of exactly how much of each product that you are using so that when you hit the right combination you will always be able to duplicate it.
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