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How to make vanilla scented oil at home:

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How to make vanilla scented oil at home: Methods: • Add jojoba oil to the jar with the vanilla essence. With the vanilla essence in the perfume jar or container, pour in approximately 1 ounce (30 ml) of jojoba oil. There should be double the amount of oil as there is vanilla essence, so you may need to use more or less of the oil, depending on how much essence you wind up with.You can substitute sweet almond oil for the jojoba oil if you prefer. • Shake the jar to combine the oil and vanilla. To ensure that the vanilla essence is completely mixed with the oil, place the lid on the jar and shake it gently. The two may separate when you store the perfume oil, so be sure to shake it before each use. • Store the perfume in a cool, dark place. Once the oil and vanilla essence are mixed, the perfume oil is ready to use. When you’re not using it, keep the jar in a cool, dark to help preserve it.The perfume oil should be good for approximately 3 to 4 months if stored properly.

How can I use the oils if you don't have diffuser

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How can I use the oils if you don't have diffuser: Methods: • You can take a quick sniff directly from the bottle.There’s nothing wrong with simply opening the bottle and inhaling the oil directly if you’d like. Just make sure that you start with the bottle 6 inches (15 cm) or further from your nose the first time you do this, since essential oils can be fairly overwhelming if you stick the bottle right up to your nose without knowing how you’ll react.You can also pour a few drops on a cotton ball and smell that if you’d like to reduce the intensity of the aroma. If you go this route, start with the cotton ball 6 inches (15 cm) away from your nose at first to see how it makes you feel. • You could try steam inhalation if your sinuses are stuffed.Fill a large bowl or pot with hot water and pour a few drops of your essential oil into the water. Hold your head over the water and take a few deep breaths of the steam. This is an especially good option if your nose is feeling...

How to make fruit perfume using tincture:

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How to make fruit perfume using tincture: Methods: • Make a fruit tincture. A tincture is an herbal preparation in which the oils of a plant are extracted into a solvent. To create your own tincture, take fresh, frozen or dried elderberries and remove the stems.[6] Take a quart jar with a tight fitting lid and fill it 2/3 of the way full of the elderberries. Fill the rest of the jar with Everclear grain alcohol and store the mixture in a cool, dry place. Shake the mixture several times a week and wait 6 weeks for the mixture to extract.After 6 weeks, drain the mixture and store it in a glass bottle. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place and your tincture will last for years to come. • Combine the tincture with the essential oils. In a small glass vial, combine 3 drops of the tincture with 3 drops of mandarin essential oil, 3 drops lime essential oil and 3 drops grapefruit essential oil.For a fuller aroma, add 3 drops of vanilla essential oil as well.3 drops is the recommend...

How to make natural fruit perfume using essential oils:

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How to make natural fruit perfume using essential oils: Methods: • Assemble the ingredients. For this recipe, you will need the following items: a 5 ml roll on bottle, your carrier oil of choice, sweet orange essential oil, mandarin essential oil, neroli essential oil and cedarwood atlas essential oil.Carrier oils help stop essential oils from evaporating too early. Your carrier oil can consist of olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil or almond oil. Essential oils can be purchased online or in some grocery stores.   • Combine the essential oils. In a small bottle, combine 2 drops sweet orange essential oil, 3 drops mandarin essential oil, 3 drops neroli essential oil and 2 drops cedarwood atlas essential oil.After all the essential oils are combined, swirl the mixture around in the bottle to mix them up.Add three drops of the essential oil mixture to the 5 ml roller bottle. The rest of the mixture can be discarded, or saved for later use. • Add the carrier ...

How to make all natural orange spice perfume:

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How to make all natural orange spice perfume: Methods: • Assemble the ingredients. For this recipe, you will need the following items: 1 organic cinnamon stick, 25 organic cardamom pods, 15 organic cloves, 1 organic vanilla bean, 1 fresh organic orange peel (zest only) and 8 ounces of vodka.Cut the vanilla bean into small pieces using a sharp knife.Zest the orange peel by rubbing the peel over a cheese grater. When you reach the white portion of the rind, stop grating and move on to another portion of the peel. • Crush the spices. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and cloves until they have reached a fine powder. Use your hand to cover the spices so they don't ricochet out of the mortar and onto the floor.When the spices are fairly crushed, stir the pestle around the spices to crush them into an even finer powder.If you prefer not to use your hand, you can also cover the mortar with a wet paper towel to prevent spillage. • Add the remain...

How to extract oil from fruit peels:

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How to extract oil from fruit peels: Methods: • Peel your fruit and lay the rinds out to dry. Allow them to air dry until the peels are hard to the touch. This can take anywhere from a few days to up to a week, so remain patient.Avoid the use of a dehydrator or other drying mechanisms when drying the peels. This can compromise the oil stored in the peels. • Cut the peels into small pieces. Once the peels are completely dry, cut the peels into small pieces. You can use a knife, vegetable dicer, or food processor to accomplish this. Take care not to over dice or process the peels however, as this can compromise the oils contained in the peels.Over diced peels will take on a liquid, minced appearance. Avoid expressing liquid from the peels prior to the distillation process. • Place the peels in a jar and cover with grain alcohol. Pour enough alcohol into the jar to completely cover the peels. The alcohol should rest roughly an inch above the top of where the peels rest. Allow ...

How to use scented products to perfume your hairs:

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How to use scented products to perfume your hairs:    Methods: • Spray your hair with perfume. Perfume works well to give your skin a delicious scent, but it is just as effective on your hair. When your hair is dry, hold a bottle of your favorite perfume at least 8-inches (20-cm) from your head and lightly mist your locks to scent your hair.Not only does applying perfume to your hair give it a pleasant scent, it creates a lovely sillage, which means you leave a scented trail wherever you go.Many perfumes contain alcohol, which can be drying on your hair. While the amount you apply isn’t likely to do significant damage, it’s best to choose an alcohol-free formula.One way to ensure that a perfume is safe for your hair is to use a fragrance designed specifically for your locks. There are a variety of hair perfumes on the market that are alcohol-free so you can apply as much as you like without worrying about drying out your hair. • Apply scented styling products. Hair...

How to find the right essential oil for sleeping:

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How to find the right essential oil for sleeping: Methods: • Understand how essential oils aid sleep. Using essential oils will not cure your insomnia or the root cause of it.[1] However, essential oils can help you calm down and relax before bedtime and may help you fall and stay asleep.Essential oils are distilled from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, or roots of a specific plant. They are highly concentrated and you won’t need to use much to reap their benefits.If you have insomnia for a longer period of time, see your doctor to rule out a more serious condition. • Know the best essential oils to aid sleep. Each essential oil has a different effect on the body and mind. Learning about the different essential oils will help you identify which ones may help you sleep. Chamomile essential oil is a powerful calming agent. It can also help lift mood and aid depression.Lavender essential oil is an excellent choice to relieve stress, but can also be used as an anti-depressant,...

Understanding the drawbacks of making your own essential oils:

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Understanding the drawbacks of making your own essential oils: Methods: • Accept your oils will not be as pure. The major drawback to making essential oils at home is that they will not be as pure as store bought oils. Commercially made essential oils withdraw oils from plant materials using expensive equipment. Professional steaming methods, for example, require materials you would have to get from a chemistry lab. Homemade oils can be a fun project, but do not expect them to be as pure as commercially purchased oils. • Make sure to follow all regular safety guidelines regarding use of commercial essential oils. While your oils may not be as pure as store bought oils, you should follow similar safety instructions. It's better to be safe than sorry when dealing with essential oils. You should never put essential oils on your skin directly, as this can cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction. Essential oils should always be diluted in a carrier oil, like olive oil ...

How to know a perfect hair shampoo before buying it:

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How to know a perfect hair shampoo before buying it: Methods: • Purchase a shampoo that contains 2-10% of your essential oil. Since you’re putting the essential oil in your hair and on your skin, you’re safer off buying a high-quality product that is regulated by the government where you live. Essential oils can cause certain skin reactions, but a tested product that is regulated by your government is less likely to produce any negative side effects.You can use a conditioner that contains essential oils if you prefer, but essential oils are more commonly found in shampoos. • Buy high-quality oils from a reputable source. If you’re mixing the oils yourself, it’s important to only get the best products. Look for oils that are 100% organic and aren’t synthesized with unnatural chemicals. Research the brand ahead of time and look up reviews to see if the oil is high quality. You can purchase essential oils online or from a specialty store.Keep in mind, you cannot use essential ...

How to order online sample perfume at home :

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How to order online sample perfume at home :  Methods: • Order from perfume retailers. Many online perfume retailers offer free samples when you purchase from their store. Choose a perfume and place it in your online cart. As you checkout, you will be prompted to choose free samples. Some retailers will offer only perfume and cologne samples. Other retailers will offer samples of perfume and other beauty products. Choose the samples you want and they will be automatically added to your cart.Some places require you to spend a certain amount to be eligible for free samples. For other stores, you must buy something from the beauty department. For example, you couldn't buy a dress and qualify for free perfume samples.Online retailers that offer free perfume samples include Sephora, Macy's, Ulta, and Nordstrom. • Sign up with the perfume company. Many perfume manufacturers will send e-mail offers for free samples of new and upcoming scents to people on their mailing list...

Types of essential oils that are use to stop hair falls and to growth your hairs:

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Types of essential oils that are use to stop hair falls and to growth your hairs: Methods: • Rosemary oil Rosemary essential oil is the perfect choice to improve the thickness of your hair. It is loaded with antioxidants that work to put an end to hair thinning and premature graying of hair. It promotes blood circulation and stimulates hair follicles that promote hair growth. • Cedarwood oil  It has many antifungal and antibacterial properties that stimulate the scalp and increase circulation, thus reducing a dry or flaky scalp, as well as brittle hair. It balances the oil-producing glands in the scalp, which can lead to healthier strands. • Tea tree oil  Tea tree oil is known for its ability to heal breakouts, but it can also work to make your hair healthier. It has a powerful cleansing, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties that help to remove dandruff. • Peppermint oil This oil has cooling properties, and has a deep cleansing action on the scalp that hel...

How to get free samples of perfume:

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How to get free samples of perfume: Methods: • Visit the perfume counter. Most stores that sell perfume have open bottles on the counter for customers to try. While you can't take these bottles home, you can spritz some of the fragrance on a piece of cardboard to sample the fragrance. If you want to try a new perfume before buying, spray some from the sample bottle on yourself. Spritz it on your wrist or behind your ears. Allow it to dry and see how it smells on your body. Go into a store to spray some sample perfume on yourself before a big date.Carry empty glass vials around with you and ask the retailers if you can make your own samples. Higher end stores, like Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingdales, let people make small samples of their perfumes.Be prepared to be told no, however. • Ask for samples from retailers. Many retailers have perfume samples on hand that they give away to customers. Some large department stores with perfume counters will h...

Which essential oils and how to use it for your hair problems:

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Which essential oils and how to use it for your hair problems:  Methods: • Take 10 drops of rosemary oil and mix three tablespoons of warm olive oil to it. Next, massage your hair and scalp and wrap a hot towel on my head. Let it stay for 30 minutes, after which wash it with a mild shampoo. (For thickness) • Mix a few drops of tea tree essential oil to your shampoo and conditioner, and use this as part of your regular hair care regime. Mix 2-3 drops of tea tree essential oil to a carrier oil, and massage it into your scalp. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes, and rinse it off with a mild shampoo. (For dandruff) • Take two drops of cedarwood oil and a teaspoon of coconut oil, mix it properly to make a hydrating and stimulating hair mask. Apply this mask and massage into your hair and scalp. Let it sit on the scalp for 30 minutes, and then wash it out.(for hydration) • Take five drops of peppermint oil with two tablespoons of warm coconut oil and massage into the hair. Wait for...

How to mix essential oils for hair growth:

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How to mix essential oils for hair growth: Methods: • Opt for lavender oil for thicker, fuller hair and anti-inflammatory effects. Lavender oil has been shown to promote hair growth by thickening strands, deepening roots, increasing the number of strands, and it may also help to reduce inflammation in your scalp by reducing the number of mast cells. This could help to reduce future hair loss. It also has a soothing scent, so this might be a good option for something to help you relax, such as before going to bed at night or after a busy day at work. Lavender is widely available in grocery stores, drug stores, and online. Tip: When choosing essential oils to buy, check the label to ensure that you’re getting a 100% essential oil that has not been mixed with any other substances. • Go with peppermint oil for thicker, stronger hair with more strands. Peppermint oil can help to promote hair growth by increasing the thickness, number, and strength of your strands. Many people al...

How to treat cold sores with the help of essential oils:

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How to treat cold sores with the help of essential oils:   Methods: • Get lemongrass oil for an effective treatment. One study found that lemongrass oil was an effective antiviral and prevents the herpes virus from spreading. Try this oil for the best chance of reducing your cold sore.Lemongrass scent is also associated with mood boosting and relaxation, so you might also improve your mood by using lemongrass oil. • Use peppermint oil to relieve the cold sore and headaches. Peppermint oil works similarly and inhibits the herpes virus, so it could effectively treat your cold sore.Peppermint oil could also relieve tension headaches, making this a good choice if you regularly experience headaches. • Reduce inflammation with tea tree oil. Tea tree oil might be an effective antiviral, but it also works as an anti-inflammatory. This could reduce the redness and swelling around the cold sore while it heals.Tea tree oil is a common treatment for skin ailments like acne because ...

How to Select essential oils for aromatherapy:

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How to Select essential oils for aromatherapy: Methods: • Select essential oils for aromatherapy. An array of mental and emotional reactions can be triggered through the act of inhaling particular essential oil scents. You can choose a single oil or combine the oils to experience a combination of positive effects. Aromatherapy is a vast subject, but there are some commonly chosen oils for therapeutic uses. • Roman chamomile essential oil has fragrance properties that are soothing and can reduce stress. • Clary sage essential oil has fragrance properties that can reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. • Neroli essential oil has a rich scent with antidepressant effects. It can also relieve stress. • Patchouli essential oil has fragrance properties that can help ease depression. Lavender essential oil has fragrance properties that can promote calmness and relaxation. • Lemon essential oil has an uplifting scent that can ease depression and boost energy.

How to essential oils use as a medicinal purposes:

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How to essential oils use as a medicinal purposes:  Methods: • Opt for essential oils with medicinal purposes. The naturally occurring chemicals in essential oils can offer medicinal and healing benefits when applied topically to the skin and when inhaled into the lungs. • The range of essential oils with medicinal benefits is wide, but not all of these particular oils make great ingredients for a perfume mist because some of them don’t smell especially pleasant. Luckily, there are plenty of oils that both smell great and provide medicinal value. • Roman chamomile essential oil acts as an antispasmodic and sedative; it also provides anti-inflammatory properties and can ease insomnia/promote sleep. • Lavender essential oil can relieve headache and migraine pain. It can be applied topically to soothe minor skin irritations and ease insomnia/promote sleep. • Clary sage essential oil can relieve menstrual cramps and labor pain. It’s also considered to be an aphrodisiac. • ...

How to know that what is the right perfume for you and when:

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How to know that what is the right perfume for you and when: Methods: • Experiment. Try lots of different scents, and be sure to actually try them on your body. Your natural oils will mix with each fragrance to produce a unique scent. In order to tell whether or not you will actually like the way something smells, you'll need to try it on yourself first.Wait until after the perfume has dried before sniffing in order to tell what the scent will be like.Use a makeup wipe to get rid of any unwanted scents. • Pick a scent you like. The most important opinion to consider in selecting a perfume is your own. Perfume is meant to make you feel attractive and confident, and if you don't like what you're wearing then you will probably feel self conscious. Consider owning multiple perfumes to suit your different moods and to give yourself the opportunity to change things up. • Pick a scent they'll like. Part of the point of wearing perfume on a date is to seem attractiv...

How to determining the right amount and correctly applying on skin:

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How to determining the right amount and correctly applying on skin: Methods: • Apply after showering and moisturizing. You want your perfume to be clinging to you, not oil and dirt that you have picked up throughout the day, which may distort the scent.[5] Scent also lasts longer on skin that has been properly moisturized, and perfumes themselves tend to be drying due to alcohol content. For these reasons you should always be sure to bathe or shower and then properly moisturize your skin before applying it to your body.Rub an occlusive ointment, such as Vaseline, onto the spots you intend to spray after you moisturize in order to help the fragrance last longer.One spritz in each area should be enough, especially if you are spraying multiple areas. You don't want to overwhelm people with your smell.Make sure that you're using an unscented body lotion or one that matches your perfume. Mixing scents can create an unpleasant, overpowering effect. • Spritz, don't mis...

How to choose essential oils for making Musky or warm perfume:

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How to choose essential oils for making Musky or warm perfume: Methods: • Incorporate musky or “warm” scents for an alluring smell. Oils like ginger tuberose, neroli, patchouli, jasmine, and cedarwood are all considered musky scents, • which are both strong and sweet. They can conjure up particular memories, or be very pungent. • Vanilla and cedarwood, amber and patchouli, neroli and orange, and tuberose and gardenia are all popular oil blends for a musky perfume. • Musky scents are considered very sensual, so if you’re looking for a perfume for an upcoming date, make one using these oils!

How to choose essential oils for making floral perfume:

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How to choose essential oils for making floral perfume: Methods: • Pick oils derived from flowers to make a floral-scented perfume. If you find yourself drawn to the smell of a particular flower, use essential oils from that flower! • You can blend the oils with other complementary oils, like sandalwood, bergamot, or vanilla, to make a multi-note scent. • Popular floral blends include lavender and bergamot, lilac and ylang ylang, or geranium and sandalwood. • For a perfume with a single scent, choose a strong floral oil, like rose, lavender, or jasmine.

How to find uses of essential oils:

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How to find uses of essential oils: Methods: • Take a bath with essential oils. Adding essential oils to your bath can be very beneficial for the body. Use a mild essential oil like lavender oil, rose oil, or sandalwood oil, while avoiding more spicy oils like cinnamon oil or thyme oil as well as citrusy oils like lemongrass oil.Using essential oils in your bath can help with many skin problems, circulation problems, respiratory problems, stress, insomnia, and menstrual cramps.Usually use 5-10 drops of essential oils in a bath. • Inhale essential oils through a diffuser. Diffusers are devices that use candles to heat up essential oils so that they evaporate and permeate the air around them. They are easy to use and smell quite nice.Some diffusers use electricity instead of candles. • Make a cream or lotion with essential oils. This is a good option for people who do not tolerate carrier oils well. Use an un-perfumed base cream and add some essential oils to it. This can hel...

How to use lemongrass oil for aromatherapy:

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How to use lemongrass oil for aromatherapy: Methods: • Diffuse your lemongrass oil with a diffuser, an inhaler, or a sachet. There are many ways to infuse your surroundings with the fragrance of essential oils. You can purchase a diffuser for use in your home, or you can create your own portable sachet or inhaler.To make a sachet, staple together two pieces of fabric around a bit of soft stuffing (like cotton or cloth scraps) that’s been dabbed with lemongrass essential oil. Stick it in your pocket, and you’ll be accompanied by the fragrance of lemongrass all day.To create an essential oil “inhaler", fill a small vial or jar halfway with coarse, chunky rock salt. Put 5-10 drops of lemongrass essential oil into the vial and shake it vigorously. Then, whenever you want an intense burst of lemongrass scent, uncork the vial and inhale gently. • Diffuse lemongrass oil in your room to ensure a good night’s rest. Lemongrass essential oil can have a mild sedative effect, so if...

How to prevent perfumes from Damage:

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How to prevent perfumes from Damage: Methods: • Make sure to keep the cap on the bottle. Never leave the cap off after using your perfume. The less exposure perfume has to open air, the better it will keep.Make sure the cap is firmly in place when putting it back on the bottle. • Avoid shaking perfume bottles. Many people shake perfume prior to use. Shaking the bottle can expose the perfume to excess air, which can be harmful. Unless there are specific instructions to shake perfume before use, avoid doing so before applying the perfume. • Limit your use of applicators. Perfume applicators are wands people often dip in perfume and then swap on their bodies. Applicators can provide precision. However, reusable applicators can damage perfume by introducing bacteria and oils to the bottles.In general, opt for using perfume as a spray.If you do want to use an applicator, use disposable ones. • Keep fragile bottles off of high shelves. If a box falls from a high shelf, a fragile ...

How to make glittering body spray:

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How to make glittering body spray: Methods: • Get a 5 to 6-ounce (150 to 180-milliliter spray bottle. It would be best to use a glass bottle because it won't degrade over time. If you can't find one, then a good quality plastic bottle will do. • Place a funnel into the mouth of the bottle. This will make pouring in the ingredients easier and reduce spills. • Pour 3 teaspoons of argan oil into the bottle. If you can't find any argan oil, or if you can't afford it, try jojoba oil instead. You can also use vegetable glycerin instead. • Add 2 teaspoons of loose eyeshadow or cosmetic pigment powder. The powder likely will get caught in the funnel, which is fine. The next step will resolve this.  Popular colors are white or bronze, but you can use any color you want.  Avoid using glitter. Even the finest glitter may clog up your spray bottle. • Pour 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of distilled water down the funnel. This will help knock loose any eyeshadow/pigment powde...

How to make oil bronzer:

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How to make oil bronzer: Methods: • Fill a glass bottle with clear, liquid coconut oil. Use a funnel to help guide the oil into the bottle, if necessary. Make sure that you get coconut oil that is already in a liquid state. This is very important. Plain coconut oil is solid at room temperature. If you can't find liquid coconut oil, try another fast or medium-absorbing oil:  Fast absorbing oils include: apricot kernel, canola, grapeseed, hazelnut, and safflower. Medium-absorbing oils include: argan, jojoba, olive, sunflower, and sweet almond. • Add some essential oils if you want a nice fragrance. Not all oils smell great. If you'd like something that smells nicer, you'll need to add some essential oil. Start with 20 drops of your favorite essential oil. Close the bottle, shake it to mix, and add more dropped if needed. Popular choices include: bergamot, lavender, and sandalwood. • Mix the cocoa powder, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl. Use a...

How to make body spray:

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How to make body spray: Methods: • Get any sized spray bottle. Try to get a spray bottle that is made out of glass instead of plastic; essential oils can degrade plastic over time. Also, choose a blue or brown glass bottle to protect the oils from sunlight. • Fill the bottle most of the way with normal water. Be sure to leave some room for your essential oils. If you can't find any normal water, you can use filtered water instead. Do not use tap water, however If you have an unsteady hand, consider using a funnel to help you pour the water into the bottle. • Add some essential oils. Start with 40 to 45 drops for every 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of water. You can use all one scent, or you can experiment with different combinations. For example, lavender and grapefruit will give you a nice, refreshing scent. • Close the bottle and shake it. Your body spray is now ready to use. Keep in mind that the oils and water will separate naturally over time, so you will need to shake...