What exactly is Aromatherapy Perfume?
For thousands of years, human beings have known how to use their senses, especially their sense of smell, to their advantage. Shamans and even the mystics of the early days have discovered what scents can do to make their people better. They found that there are certain scents on earth that can induce different levels of mood and emotion, and that the degree of the fragrant smell can yield differences on the peoples reaction.
Following the discovery of scents advantage, aromatherapy perfumes were considered. These products are in fact offered in the market nowadays and many people believe that these items can do great wonders to the peoples health. Many have claimed that the aromatherapy perfumes are a great tool to aid relaxation. This idea perhaps stems from the fact that the aromatherapy perfumes are made of natural, fragrant ingredients that are highly capable of soothing the body, the mind and the soul.
The aromatherapy perfumes are generally defined as a blend of aromatic scents that are made out of essential oils. Essential oils, as you may know, is the most important material used in aromatherapy. According to some experts, the science of perfumes would have not surfaced without it. Well, the aromatherapy perfumes are formulated with the best essential oils possible, but the formulation process is performed with precise methods to achieve the best results.
There are a number of benefits that the aromatherapy perfumes can provide. One of those lies in the fact that the ingredients used in the formulation are highly natural. This means that no harsh chemicals are present to irritate the skin of those who use it. And since they are formulated for therapeutic purposes, its no wonder that ingredients used for the aromatherapy perfumes possess therapeutic properties.
The aromatherapy perfumes can also aid relaxation, as mentioned earlier. The idea behind this is that the scents coming from the perfumes may refresh and de-stress the mind of those who wear and smell it. This is deemed necessary for well-being. It is further interesting to know that since the olfactory system and brain are closely related, the aromatherapy perfumes may affect and alter your moods. This is actually one of the reasons that many of todays large retail chain use aromatherapy perfumes and air fresheners to entice the shoppers. Much to your surprise, many studies have shown that the perfumes made from aromatic ingredients are great sleep inducers. Some are even great for the skin and are noted to be stress busters.
Today, the aromatherapy perfumes come as perfume oils. They are commonly used by dabbing them on like any other perfume available. They are also packed in different ways. Many of these perfume oils come in roll on bottles, while there are others that are offered in the form of mist and sprays. Certain types of aromatherapy perfumes that are designed for certain purposes, like the sensual and uplifting perfumes, are also available. The choice is yours.
How do I make aromatherapy perfume?
I've read if using alcohol you use one teaspoons of a carrier oil and one of alcohol. If I'm not using alcohol do I simply use two teaspoons of carrier oil? I'm adding frankincense, bergamot and ylang ylang. Does this sound like a good combination? Exactly how many drops of each should I use? What kind of shelf-life will this have when mixed?
Is it ok to make it in a clear bottle as long as it's not exposed to sunlight? Once it's mixed is it ok to store it in a clear bottle on a dressing table?
That does sound like a yummy combination, but without the alcohol it sounds like it'd be more of a massage oil. How many drops you use is up to you, but obviously the more you use the more intense the smell is. I'd just slowly add drops until you like the level of intensity.
The shelf-life depends on what kind of oil you use and whether or not you use alcohol. Alcohol will make it last longer. Oils can last several months, but they DO go rancid after a little while.
Yes, it's okay to put it in a clear bottle, but if you're using essential oils this will sap some of their strength after a few weeks. If you're not using essential oils, (which I wouldn't recommend, as scent oils are not really that great of a product) then you should last a bit longer.
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