Every college student needs to start their DIY journey, and what better to start with other than making perfume?
Apart from being a fun DIY activity to partake with your friends, creating your own perfume with the right notes can serve as aromatherapy. There is a satisfaction of grabbing the scent you made for a quiet night relaxing or a fun game night with friends.
Ingredients
- 2-½ ounces of ethanol/vodka/everclear
- ½ ounce of carrier oil (ex: jojoba oil)
- 2 tablespoons of distilled/spring water
- 25 drops of essential oils (adjust to your liking)
Preparation
- Combine carrier oil and essential oils in bottle
- Add ethanol and invert the bottle
- Allow the mixture to rest for 2 days
- Add water
- Pour into bottle of your choice
Tips
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Possible Scent Combinations
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Floral
- Rose: 3 drops rose, 4 drops sandalwood, 5 drops bergamot
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Earthy
- Vetiver: 3 drops vetiver, 3 drops vanilla in jojoba, 4 drops sweet orange or begamot
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Spicy
- 5 drops bergamot, 1 drop clove, 4 drops sandalwood in jojoba oil, 2 drops vanilla in jojoba oil
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Floral
- Use a dark bottle with minimal airspace to store the perfume
