Scented candles are relaxing and sensual
The sweet scent of candles, soaps and lotions soothe or energize. Memories can be evoked by a certain smell---such as Grandma's cookies and baking during the holidays. Women have long used certain scents to lure their lovers to the boudoir. You can make your own aromatherapy products. Create a designer line of candles to sell or to fill your home with the smells you love. Make a relaxing retreat or an energizing morning shower scrub, all with scented oils.
Instructions
1. Choose good quality essential oils from each of the three categories of oils, known as top note, middle note and base note. Top note oils have strong scents that dissipate quickly. Middle note oils have a barely detectable scent, but last longer and carry the top note well. Base note oils are heavy, with a strong scent that last longer than either top or middle note oils.
2. Mix your oils one drop at a time into small glass jars. Baby food jars work well. Make a note of how many drops of each oil you use per jar, and tape the note to the jars. This will allow you to identify the oil blend and its recipe later.
3. Seal the glass jars and set aside in a cool, dark place for at least 48 hours. The scents will develop over this time. A blend that smells wonderful in the beginning can be too strong or too weak later.
4. Choose your favorite scent from the mixes. Follow the recipe you used to create the test mix---increase each drop to 1/2 tsp. Mix the oils into the glass jar again, and allow the scent to develop. After 48 hours, the oil is ready to add to your products.
5. Choose your product: candle, body wash or lotion. Using a candle warmer, place a jarred candle on it. Once the wax has warmed completely, the wax will be liquefied. Add a few drops of your oil blend. Mix well with a wooden skewer. Allow to harden, then enjoy the scent.
Warm 1 cup shampoo base in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water. Stir until warm, then add several drops of your oil blend. Stir well, incorporating the oil well. Allow to cool then pour into a bottle and label for body wash.
Warm unscented lotion base over a very low heat or in a double boiler. Once warm, add in the scented oil. Stir well, pour it into a bottle, then cap after cooling.
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