Hi all.
So I'm working on creating my own essential oil blend for a bay rum style aftershave.
I've found that the closest I've come to the scent I want is a combination of cinnamon, black pepper, sandalwood and vanilla.
I find that the vanilla is essential (no pun intended) because without it, the scent is somewhat acrid (like turpentine). However, the vanilla seems to unite and smooth everything over with it's slightly sweet aroma.
That said, I'm not sure what the best way is to introduce vanilla into the mix. I tried a vanilla absolute (tiny tiny 2ml bottle cost $25), but it turned my mixture brown.
I tried another product with vanilla suspended in Jojoba, but I don't want Jojoba in with the mix.
Any suggestions on how I can introduce vanilla into an EO mixture? I'm looking for a final product that is clear to a bit cloudy when shaken, with a bit of a sting on the face.
Cheers!
So I'm working on creating my own essential oil blend for a bay rum style aftershave.
I've found that the closest I've come to the scent I want is a combination of cinnamon, black pepper, sandalwood and vanilla.
I find that the vanilla is essential (no pun intended) because without it, the scent is somewhat acrid (like turpentine). However, the vanilla seems to unite and smooth everything over with it's slightly sweet aroma.
That said, I'm not sure what the best way is to introduce vanilla into the mix. I tried a vanilla absolute (tiny tiny 2ml bottle cost $25), but it turned my mixture brown.
I tried another product with vanilla suspended in Jojoba, but I don't want Jojoba in with the mix.
Any suggestions on how I can introduce vanilla into an EO mixture? I'm looking for a final product that is clear to a bit cloudy when shaken, with a bit of a sting on the face.
Cheers!