Learning how to make solid perfume is extremely simple, and a great alternative to replacing the liquid version whenever necessary.
Perfume is one of the most important items in a woman’s daily life. Whether for a special event or just a quick outing, being perfumed is essential. However, its effect may not be as long-lasting. And carrying a bottle of perfume in your bag for hours is, after all, not only dangerous, but not very practical. In this sense, solid perfume appears, which is compact and incredible, with a lasting effect that is even better than that of the liquid version. Therefore, among its advantages, there is also the possibility of learning how to make solid perfume even at home.
The solid perfume alternative is an old and very natural way of perfuming yourself, as it is alcohol-free and made from a mixture of waxes and oils. As it has a pasty texture, it is very practical to store, fitting into small jars that can be taken anywhere. Furthermore, by having certain types of essential oils in its composition, it is still possible to enjoy the benefits of the elements, which have valuable properties.
Check below everything you need to know about how to make solid perfume, as well as its benefits and more about the properties of each ingredient included in its composition.
The ingredients of a solid perfume
Before learning how to make your own solid perfume, it is important that you better understand the base ingredients included in the composition. Typically, the product contains vegetable or carrier oils, essential oils and wax.
1 – Carrier oils
Carrier oils play an important role when it comes to making solid perfume. They are responsible for diluting the essential oil before it is applied directly to the skin. Certain oils, such as cinnamon or clove, can irritate the dermis, and are strong enough that their use needs to be disciplined. Typically, carrier oils act as a base for your chosen essential oil. In this sense, its perfume is not strong and the elements have many benefits for the skin.
Some of the most popular are grapeseed, jojoba, argan, sweet almond, buriti and avocado oil. Anyone can be included in the solid perfume recipe. Argan, for example, with a sweet and soft aroma, helps with skin elasticity and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles.
2 – Wax for solid perfume
Furthermore, wax is another of the bases needed to make a solid perfume. Typically, beeswax is used, but some varieties of vegetable wax are also used for this purpose, such as carnauba wax. Therefore, remember to use a suitable wax for cosmetic purposes, as others will not work in the recipe.
3 – Essential oils
In this sense, essential oils are an entirely individual choice at the time of production. First of all, you need to understand a little about the perfume notes of the oil you want to use, since initially, there are three of them: the base, secondary and main aroma. The recommendation is to use a proportion of 20% base, 50% secondary and 30% main. However, following the recommendation is not necessary: just choose what you like best, as long as the base grade has a lower percentage.
- Base aroma: The smell chosen for the base aroma must be strong and striking, as it must last longer. It is usually the anchor of the perfume, and some examples include: cedar, ginger, myrrh, patchouli, vanilla or sandalwood.
- Secondary aroma: The secondary aroma is the heart of the perfume. Despite not being the most striking, it lasts longer than the main one. Some examples are: clove, cinnamon, chamomile, fennel, jasmine, pine, fir, nutmeg and tea tree.
- Main aroma: This is the star of the perfume, the one that lasts the shortest but has the most striking aroma of all. Here, you must choose the brand of perfume, by which it will be known. Examples for main scents: lemon, citronella, orange, tangerine, lavender, eucalyptus, lemongrass.
How to make solid perfume
Now it’s time to produce your solid perfume. Another benefit of this type of perfume is that it lasts much longer than that of a liquid. In this sense, beeswax or any other wax you want to choose has good hold on the skin, but needs to be melted carefully.
Ingredients
- 15g of beeswax;
- 30g of vegetable oil of your choice;
- Essential oils of your choice;
- Pan (preferably enameled) or a heat-proof container;
- Small container to put the final product in (a lip balm jar or eye shadow container can work).
How to prepare solid perfume
First, melt the beeswax in a bain-marie or in a microwave, heating it little by little. Add the ingredient for 30 seconds, stir a little and add for another 30 seconds, repeating until it melts. Then add the essential oils. A good ratio for them is:
- 20 drops of sweet orange essential oil;
- 7 drops of grapefruit essential oil;
- 10 drops of sandalwood essential oil.
Finally, add the carrier oil and mix all the ingredients well. Place it while still hot in the container chosen for storage. Afterwards, wait for it to solidify and it is ready for use. So, now check out other combinations of essential oils to add to your solid perfume.
1 – Citrus perfume
- 7 drops of grapefruit essential oil;
- 10 drops of chamomile essential oil;
- 7 drops of lemon essential oil.
2 – Sweet perfume
- 10 drops of rose essential oil;
- 7 drops of tangerine essential oil;
- 7 drops of jasmine essential oil.
3 – Energy blend
- 12 drops of grapefruit essential oil;
- 8 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil.
So, what did you think of this article on how to make solid perfume? If you’re interested, check out Solid perfumes: what they are, benefits and how to make them
Sources: Jardim do Mundo, Mr. Fly, Soap and Glycerine, Pensamento Verde
Images: Cantão, Sap da Folha, Jardim do Mundo, Onodera, A Senhora do Monte, Personare
