Guest guest Report post Posted January 27, 2005 I put a blend of essential oils in a soap that was supposed to smell light and breezy like the ocean. The scent was fine for the first couple of weeks, but it's totally gone now. Here's the blend: 2 parts Lavender 1 part Rosemary 1 part Lemongrass Any ideas? Or can anyone suggest another oceany blend? TIA! -- Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 27, 2005 Sandy, How much per lb. of oils did you use? Those shouldn't have lost their scent, but I know what you mean...some times the " soap grimlins " just hit for no apparent reason. the usage of those should have been at a rate of at least .7 oz./lb of oils and maybe higher. Don't have any other sea breeze ideas, but will wait with you for anyone to come up with some ideas. Anita - Sandy Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:26 PM Ocean Blend? I put a blend of essential oils in a soap that was supposed to smell light and breezy like the ocean. The scent was fine for the first couple of weeks, but it's totally gone now. Here's the blend: 2 parts Lavender 1 part Rosemary 1 part Lemongrass Any ideas? Or can anyone suggest another oceany blend? TIA! -- Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 28, 2005 The scent was fine for the first > couple of weeks, but it's totally gone now. Here's the blend: > 2 parts Lavender > 1 part Rosemary > 1 part Lemongrass > -- Sandy ---- Hi Sandy, I think you need a base note oil in this blend...at the moment it only has top and middle notes with nothing to anchor them You could try adding a little of one of the following: benzoin, cedar, clove, myrrh, patchouli, sandalwood or vetivert. Cheers, Nerys Natural Skincare on-line workshops www.neryspurchon.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 28, 2005 I like my Ocean Breeze Bath Oil. 16 oz of carrier oil, 3 drops peppermint, 10 drops sweet orange, 5 drops sandalwood and 10 drops lavender. You could give this one a try. Kathy in Ohio - Anita Reeves 1/27/2005 11:19:29 AM Re: Ocean Blend? Sandy, How much per lb. of oils did you use? Those shouldn't have lost their scent, but I know what you mean...some times the " soap grimlins " just hit for no apparent reason. the usage of those should have been at a rate of at least .7 oz./lb of oils and maybe higher. Don't have any other sea breeze ideas, but will wait with you for anyone to come up with some ideas. Anita - Sandy Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:26 PM Ocean Blend? I put a blend of essential oils in a soap that was supposed to smell light and breezy like the ocean. The scent was fine for the first couple of weeks, but it's totally gone now. Here's the blend: 2 parts Lavender 1 part Rosemary 1 part Lemongrass Any ideas? Or can anyone suggest another oceany blend? TIA! -- Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 28, 2005 , " RICHARD L HOHLER " <kat964@e...> wrote: > I like my Ocean Breeze Bath Oil. 16 oz of carrier oil, 3 drops peppermint, 10 drops sweet orange, 5 drops sandalwood and 10 drops lavender. You could give this one a try. Kathy in Ohio Thanks Kathy! -- Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 28, 2005 , " M and N Purchon " <mpurchon@n...> wrote: > Hi Sandy, > > I think you need a base note oil in this blend...at the moment it only has > top and middle notes with nothing to anchor them Thanks! I really need to learn more about blending. :-) -- Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 29, 2005 , Anita Reeves wrote: > Sandy, > How much per lb. of oils did you use? Those shouldn't have lost their scent, but I know what you mean...some times the " soap grimlins " just hit for no apparent reason. the usage of those should have been at a rate of at least .7 oz./lb of oils and maybe higher. Don't have any other sea breeze ideas, but will wait with you for anyone to come up with some ideas. It was .5 oz./lb. I'm going to try this one with an anchor added, and the other blend that was suggested. -- Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 29, 2005 I make what I call my " Ocean Jasper " blend. Ocean Jasper The ocean jasper had to be complex blend featuring all its amazing colors and components-- Brings to mind gentle, slightly salty ocean breezes and sea side air. This one’s meant for dilution as massage oil and wearing as fragrance for peace of mind, patience, stability, meditation. (There are many variations on this one, but I think the critical ingredient is the Seaweed. Yes, it definitely smells like the ocean side. I wanted this ocean fragrance and got it! This one isn't my favorite by itself, but is great layered under a lighter blend.) Seaweed EO (co-distilled with cedar from Nature's Gift) 4 Green Mandarin 3 Green Lemon 1 Sea Buckthorn berry CO2 1 Blue Tansy-diluted to 10% 1 Cape Chamomile 2 Juniper 1 Ledum 1 Massoia Bk c02 2 Blue Cypress 1 Ylang Ylang 1 Lavindin Grosso 3 Yuzu 3 White Grapefruit 3 Black Pine 3 Judy Nelson Dream Packer Aromatherapy Blends*** Gemstone Jewelry*** Handcrafted Items *** Photography www.dreampacker.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
