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Homemade aromatherapy mixtures and perfumes use carrier oils or dilute essential oils as a base. Many
homemade perfume recipes use carrier oils to carry the fragrance to the skin.
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Remember, essential oils are extremely concentrated. A very small amount can cause harm--a burn or an allergic
reaction. Please use them correctly. Don't apply undiluted essential oils directly to your skin.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba nut | Source
The recommended carrier oil for making homemade perfume is Jojoba oil. It moisturizes the skin, being absorbed
quickly without leaving any greasy effect. Jojoba oil is odorless and colorless.
Jojoba is a shrub that grows in dry regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern US. The seeds of the jojoba
plant incorporate as much as 60% of their weight in oil. The oil is best isolated by cold pressing of the seeds. The
raw extract is called "jojoba wax": removing the glycerine leaves jojoba oil.
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Jojoba oil has many uses: in moisturizer, hair care products, and anti-aging creams, and for softening cuticles,
restoring natural skin oil balance, and removing makeup. It is said to help in acne treatment and prevention.
Jojoba oil mixed with essential oils is perfect for making homemade perfume; it will give any perfume recipe that
little extra touch.
Apricot kernel oil, also called apricot oil, is also a good carrier oil use in making homemade perfumes and
aromatherapy fragrances.
Apricot kernel oil is fine-textured and absorbed quickly through the skin without leaving an oily residue. It is not
odorless, having a faint smell, and it is not colorless; it has a pale yellow color that may stain light-colored clothing.
Apricot kernel oil is used in anti-aging formulas and helps with inflammation. It contains vitamins A, C, and E.
Apricot kernel oil comes from the fruit of the apricot tree, a small tree about 8-12 m tall. Turkey is the largest leading
apricot producer in the world followed by Iran and Uzbekistan. In the US, apricots are grown in California,
Washington, and Utah. The dry seed of the apricot is cold pressed to yield the oil.
Almond Oil
Almonds | Source
Almond oil is another great carrier oil for homemade perfume and aromatherapy recipes. Almond oil effectively
delays aging processes, and helps lighten dark skin. Almond oil reduces inflammation, irritation, and skin rashes. It
soothes sore and itchy skin and is a good moisturizer for chapped and dry lips. Almond oil contains Vitamin E,
Vitamin D, and minerals like calcium and magnesium.
The almond tree is native to the Middle East and South Asia. The US, Spain, and Iran are the largest producers of
almonds.
Avocado Oil
Avocados | Source
Avocado oil is another great carrier oil for homemade perfume and aromatherapy recipes. It is rich in vitamins A, D,
and E, maintaining healthy skin and helping to relieve eczema. Avocado oil decreases the effects of aging and is an
ideal moisturizer and skin care agent.
The avocado is the fruit of a tree native to Mexico and Central America. Mexico, Chile and the Dominican Republic
are the biggest producers of avocados.
Coconut Oil
Coconuts | Source
Coconut oil is another good carrier oil for homemade perfume and aromatherapy mixtures. It contains fatty acids like
lauric acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid. It also has Vitamin E. Coconut oil is commonly used to treat skin and nails
because the fatty acids it contains are anti-fungal, anti-oxidizing, and anti-bacterial. The coconut palm is found in
tropical and subtropical areas of the world. The Philippines, Indonesia, and India are the world's largest producers of
coconuts.
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When making homemade perfume and aromatherapy mixtures, the best way to dilute essential oils is by mixing
them with a carrier oil. Aromatherapy massage mixtures use this dilution method.
Below is a simple homemade perfume or aromatherapy oil recipe that you can use. It has a nice lavender base with
a touch of vanilla for sweetness.
Try using different carrier oils to see which ones you like the most.
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