How to Make Fruity-scented Solid Perfume Balm
Hellow! I already made earth-scented and floral solid perfume balms that are good too. May be you like another flavor of fragrance💗. This series has included another nice scent of fruits. Learn how to make fruity-scented solid perfume balm
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This is another flavor in the series, a sweet, citrus fruity scent that is not very subtle or too overwhelming to your senses. Fruit scents are well-balanced and can be used by anybody.
When making perfume balm you should know about perfume pyramid notes, they are divided into three layers. Top notes, middle notes and base notes. What we mean by notes is actually an individual scent, absolutes, essential oils or fragrance oils based on their evaporation rate after applying them on your skin. How long do they stay on your skin? Are they short-lived or long-lasting?
In this recipe we gonna simply use essential oils and absolutes to make your perfume balms. Avoid using fragrance oils, these are artificial scents made in lab and not naturally derived like essential oils. Buy organic essential oils from certified companies.
The Basics of Perfume Blending
Top notes: They make up between 5 to 20% of the perfume. It is usually short-lived and dissipate within 5 to 20 minutes of application on the skin. In this recipe making your top note is going to be tangerine essential oil and litsea cubeba essential oil, both of which are of citrusy scent.
Middle notes: They are also known heart motes. They make a big percent of the perfume blend from 60 to 80%. These notes act link as a top notes and base notes. These notes can last up to an hour. Your perfume balm will contain black currant bud absolute and roman chamomile essential oil.
Base notes: They make 5 to 20% of the perfume blend. These are usually very overwhelming to the senses and thick absolutes or essential oils. They can last for 6 to 8 hours. This perfume balm would not be made with these two, vanilla absolute and benzoin resin oil.
In the art of perfume blending, there is no a right and wrong scent, with trial and error and practice you can create scent that you'll come to appreciate and love. Use your natural talents to smell various scents till you recognize the ones that are best for you. You can use a fragrance wheel to find what complements you.
Selecting Ingredients
Fractionated coconut oil: It is also called coconut MCT oil. It is a good perfume diluent because of its neutral odor and stability more than the unrefined coconut oil with stronger aroma and less prone to go rancid as your perfume blend matures overtime. It will be good as part of your perfume balm.
Vegetable Glycerin: In this recipe, we are going to use glycerin to preserve the scent of the solid perfume balm. It feels smooth on your skin when used on the perfume balm. In order to make your perfume balm's signature scent for a long-lasting, it is good to add glycerin to your recipe.
Black currant bud absolute: Has a rich fruity scent that can differ ranging from green to red currants. Its going to act as middle note in this perfume balm.
Roman chamomile essential oil: This is another middle note for your solid perfume blend right there. Its originally a floral scent that is calm, warm and subtle to the senses and does not hurt your nose.
Litsea cubeba essential oil: It falls in the citrus category of scents though is more than just that. It has a sweet crisp citrusy and fresh aroma that fits well as a top note. It better than other citruses like sweet orange, grapefruit or lemon notes for your perfume balm.
Vanilla absolute: You have to know that an absolute means that the concentrated form of a plant extract, usually stronger that its oils or hydrosol end products after expeller pressing and processing. Vanilla absolute therefore is very concentrated form of its cocoa butter. It has a very rich, warm, sweet scent of fine vanilla bean that you'll love. This is the ultimate base note here.
Jojoba oil: It is has a bland odor making it a good option to use when blending essential oils. A perfume blend should not be more than 10% in your chosen carrier. in this matter, its fractionated coconut oil we are using. Other carrier oil with bland odor is olive oil, you can use that.
Beeswax: Beeswax is what makes the solid perfume balm. Grate your beeswax for easy use. If you're a vegan don't worry, we got you covered! Just replace beeswax for candelilla wax or soy wax flakes in your recipe. Candelilla wax is also praised for reducing signs of aging, hyperpigmentation and stretch marks.
Tangerine essential oil: It has a sweet, rich, citrusy scent and smell more like tangerine peels though more potent.
Benzoin resin oil: Comes from resin. It has vanilla-like, a very sweet smell that can also complement vanilla absolute and both make the base notes.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons of fractionated coconut oil
2 teaspoons of soy wax flakes or grated beeswax
5 drops of glycerin
Ingredients for perfume blending per ounce
8 drops of blackcurrant bud absolute
4 drops of Roman chamomile essential oil
8 drops of Litsea cubeba essential oil
8 drops of tangerine essential oil
8 drop of vanilla absolute
8 drops of benzoin resin oil
1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
Prepare a dropper, teaspoons, tablespoons, a dark brown jar with a lid, small glass bowl, a metal case for storing your perfume balm and scent strips.
You should prepare the perfume blend prior to making your solid perfume balm. This is the tough part!
Instructions
Instructions for making perfume blend
This process has to be done at least one month prior to making the perfume balm Though you can let your perfume mature in 48 hours but more the time the better. Now let's get started!
Mix your essential oils and absolutes together altogether. Start with a few drops of essential oils and add up as you continue: tangerine, roman chamomile, litsea cubeba essential oils, benzoin resin oil and black currant bud, vanilla absolute with a clean dropper.
Add drop by drop into a glass bowl and swirl with a tablespoon for the oils to mix well.
Pour your perfume blend into a sterilized dark brown glass jar. A dark blue one can work is the second option in order to avoid UV contamination.
Store it in a cool and dark place for two weeks to 30 days or even a little bit longer for it to age. If you want it sooner let it stay for 48 hours before using it. Aging the perfume blend help it to mix well and for its scent to grow even stronger.
Instructions for making solid perfume balm
After aging the perfume blend in a desired timeframe of your choice these are instructions to follow to make your solid perfume balm:
Start by measuring your fractionated coconut oil and beeswax into a small glass bowl.
Put your glass bowl in a saucepan of simmering water till oil and wax have melted completely by 170℉ .
Now remove your glass bowl from the simmering water bath and add your fruit-scented perfume blend and stir well, you can use one chopstick, a toothpick to mix.
Add glycerin immediately, stir well; this will help to preserve the scent of perfume balm.
Pour your perfume balm mixture into a small jar or metal case carefully and let it cool and solidify.
QUICK TIP: Got Vaseline? if you don't have any waxes available in your home don't worry, use unscented version of Vaseline instead.
How to Use Your Solid Perfume Balm
Apply your solid perfume balm to the pulse points like areas around the neck, arm wrists for it to last longer.
Store in a cool dry place with no light for it to have a longer shelf-life. Carry it with you in your purse and re-apply when you go freshen up in the restroom.
If you get inflammation, irritation or any other skin issue from using this product, discontinue use.
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