DIY Homemade Perfumes and Colognes
Many people do not realize how damaging perfumes and colognes can be for our health. Many of the ingredients used in these products can cause issues with hormones and contribute to daily struggles such as headaches. The article below provides some easy recipes for making your own natural products at home.
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DIY ESSENTIAL OIL PERFUME AND COLOGNE RECIPES
Reviewed by Sabrina Ann Zielinski, CFGI (Mama Z)
Last updated on July 25th, 2022
Store-bought perfumes and colognes can help you smell delightful, but at what cost? Synthetic fragrances have serious effects on the body (especially the brain) and have been linked to Alzheimer’s, dementia, auto-immunity, and even cancer. Seriously, folks, Chanel No. 55 is NOT worth it! This is a great opportunity to learn about DIY essential oil perfume.
Please, please, please don’t waste your scents on vanity. With my DIY Essential Oil Perfume and Cologne blends below, you can enjoy your cake and eat it, too. Not only help you smell nice, but they are non-toxic and beneficial to living an Abundant Life! Browse through our examples below to find a new favorite. Try a small amount at first until you determine which DIY perfume best suits you. Do you have a favorite that you currently wear?
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These essential oils are not only fragrant but are known to support woman’s health and hormones. Ylang ylang is the Queen of essential oils, while Clary Sage is balancing and supportive. Together they are a lovely combination for female wellness.
WOMEN’S DELIGHT PERFUME
Author: Mama Z
Ingredients
- 2 drops clary sage essential oil (see note below)
- 2 drops ylang ylang essential oil
- Carrier oil*
- Supplies:
- 5 ml glass roller bottle
Instructions
- Add the essential oils to your glass roller bottle.
- Fill the remaining space of your roller bottle with the carrier oil of your choice.
- Shake well.
- Roll on your wrist and behind the ears each morning.
Notes
* No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond.
Mama’s Milk Version:
Use clary sage during pregnancy to help start your breastmilk supply. I begin using clary sage EO at 36-38 weeks pregnant and stop after birth. I then use basil & fennel after birth to keep the supply coming.
Mama’s Milk Version:
Use Clary Sage during pregnancy to help start your breastmilk supply. Then use Basil & Fennel after birth to keep the supply coming.
HOMEMADE MEN’S COLOGNE
Author: Mama Z
Ingredients
- 1 drop bergamot essential oil
- 1 drop vetiver essential oil
- 1 drop nutmeg essential oil
- 1 drop patchouli essential oil
- Carrier oil*
- Supplies:
- 5 ml glass roller bottle
Instructions
- Add your essential oils to a glass roller bottle.
- Fill the remaining space in your roller bottle with the carrier oil of your choice.
- Shake well.
- Apply to wrists and back of neck each morning.
Notes
* No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractioned Coconut, Grapeseed,Jojoba, Sweet Almond
Enjoy a woodsy, spicy fragrance with this homemade blend. Bergamot adds an uplifting note that is energizing. Vetiver and patchouli are deep and long-lasting and nutmeg is a familiar, warming spice.
See more Gifts for Men You Can Make Yourself Here!
Most fragrances don’t need to be specifically for men or women – essential oils are enjoyed by all! Below are some of our gender-neutral blends to choose from, or you could even adapt your favorite diffuser blends.
GENDER-NEUTRAL PERFUME
Author: Mama Z
Ingredients
- 4 drops essential oils (See gender-neutral blend ideas below)
- Carrier oil*
- Supplies:
- 5 ml glass roller bottle
Instructions
- Add your blend of essential oils to your roller bottle.
- Fill the remaining space in the glass roller bottle with the carrier oil of your choice.
- Shake well.
- Apply to wrists and back of neck each morning.
Notes
* No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractioned Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond
GENDER NEUTRAL BLENDS:
- Relaxing Citrus – Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, Geranium, Marjoram, Palmarosa, Lavender
- Everyday Favorite – Lemon, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Vetiver, Juniper, Eucalyptus
- Spicy Focus – Sandalwood, Patchouli, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Cardamom