Here’s a different kind of gift idea: A divine smelling perfume that’s homemade and healthy. Almost every store-bought perfume or cologne has some kind of toxin or chemical that shouldn’t be inhaled or absorbed into your skin.
For all those nature lovers who adore the smell of pine trees and the great outdoors, this woodland-smelling perfume is perfect, and is a great unisex option.
Ingredients:
4 drops Spruce oil
2 drops organic Fir Needle oil
2 drops organic Cedarwood oil
1 drop organic Vetiver oil
1 drop organic Bergamot oil
1 teaspoon of organic Jojoba Oil
Method:
Drip all oil, except the Jojoba, into a glass bottle.
Roll the bottle between palms to evenly mix the oils.
Add the Jojoba oil and roll again.
You can increase the amount of oils – or add additional essential oils you like – if you want a stronger perfume smell.
If you’re looking for a soft, relaxing scent, accentuated by a sweet, smooth smell; try this lavender and vanilla blend. Please note this perfume takes time to adopt a strong scent, and you’ll need to allow the blend to stand for at least two weeks before use.
Ingredients:
½ cup vodka
2 tablespoon vegetable glycerine
1 cup dried lavender flowers
2 whole vanilla beans
15 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops vanilla extract
Method:
Slice open the vanilla beans and place with lavender flowers in a large jar.
Pour in the vodka and secure the lid.
Let the mixture infuse for seven days.
Strain and discard vanilla beans and lavender flowers.
Add the glycerine, lavender essential oil, and vanilla extract to the reserved liquid and stir.
Replace the lid and allow to stand for at least two weeks before use.
Claire Brown is an natural remedy expert based in Northcliff.
