How to Make Sandalwood and Vanilla Perfume
From sandalwood and vanilla you can make a perfume is a simple and that will save you quite a bit of money over buying expensive commercial products, which are often loaded with artificial chemicals and additives to enhance the fragrance or stabilize the product between shipping and final purchase. Homemade vanilla perfume has a light, airy smell that is good for people who are sensitive to smells. Sandalwood and vanilla perfume also makes a wonderful gift, especially when packaged in a personalized glass bottle. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- ¼ cup distilled water
- ¼ cup high-proof vodka
- 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
- 20 drops vanilla essential oil
- 6 drops sandalwood essential oil
Instructions
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Combine the distilled water, vodka and pure vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture gently over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until warm, stirring regularly with a disposable wooden stirrer or glass stirrer.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir until the mixture has cooled to room temperature. Add the vanilla and sandalwood essential oils and stir gently.
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Transfer the sandalwood and vanilla perfume to a small glass bottle with a fine-spray mister or tight-fitting cap.
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Store the perfume in a cool, dark place for 48 hours to infuse. Shake gently before each use.
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Tips & Warnings
To apply, spray over clean skin or apply with a cotton ball on the pulse points.
Avoid mixing or storing any type of homemade perfume in an aluminum container, as there is serious concern about heavy metals entering the body through the pores.
