How to Make DIY Solid Perfume: Natural and Handmade Scents

Have you ever wanted to create your own signature scent? DIY solid perfume is a perfect way to make your unique fragrance that is natural, chemical-free, and long-lasting.

Solid perfumes are made from natural ingredients like beeswax and carrier oils, making them an eco-friendly and sustainable option. Plus, you can customize your perfume to suit your personal preferences by selecting your favorite fragrance oils or creating your own blend.

We’ll guide you through the steps of making your DIY solid perfume that is natural and handmade. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful and personalized fragrance that will become your go-to scent.

Ingredients Needed

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• Sweet Almond Oil. You can also use jojoba oil, grapeseed oil or avocado oil. Just make sure the oil does not have a strong scent. The sweet almond oil is perfect in this case as it has no smell.
• Natural Beeswax
• Mica Color Powder, Bronze
• Fragrance Oil: Alternatively, you can use a diluted essential oil to benefit from both its scent and therapeutic effects. To create a diluted essential oil, mix 1 gram (0.035 oz) of concentrated essential oil with 100 grams (3.5 oz) of sweet almond oil or jojoba oil.
• Vegetable Glycerin
• Vitamin E Capsule: Make sure it is for skincare applications.

Tools Needed

• Scale to weigh quantities
• Bowl
• Wooden popsicle stick
• Small container suitable to store your DIY Solid Perfume

Steps: DIY Solid Perfume

Note: Make sure you use the exact measurements in your product. Otherwise, if you add more beeswax, the perfume will be too solid, and if you use more almond oil, it will be too soft.

1- Begin by pouring 30 grams (1.05 ounces) of sweet almond oil into a bowl.

2- Add 10 grams (0.35 ounces) of natural beeswax to the sweet almond oil.

3- Mix, then gently heat and melt the ingredients using a bain-marie (hot water bath). To set up a bain-marie, place the bowl in a larger pot of hot, steaming water. This method will gradually heat and melt the contents without direct heat. Stir the mixture while it melts, and avoid letting it boil.

4- Next, add a touch of the bronze mica color powder to the mixture and stir thoroughly.

Note: Since this is a solid perfume, mica color powder can be added. For liquid perfumes, however, oil-soluble color powder must be used instead.

5- Next, add the fragrance oil. Wait until the mixture has cooled enough for you to comfortably hold the bowl, as adding it too early may cause the fragrance to evaporate. Add 10 grams (0.35 ounces) of your preferred fragrance oil and mix well.

6- Add 2 grams (0.07 ounces) of vegetable glycerin and stir well. The glycerin acts as perfume fixative which will make the scent last longer.

7- Lastly, add vitamin E: Cut a capsule and squeeze the liquid out into the mixture.

8- After you have mixed it well, pour the mixture into a container or box before it solidifies.

How To Use It

a. Swipe your fingertip: Use a clean fingertip to gently swipe across the surface of the solid perfume, picking up a small amount.

b. Apply to pulse points: Dab the perfume onto pulse points such as your wrists, behind your ears, on your neck, or even on your collarbone. These areas naturally generate warmth, helping to release the fragrance throughout the day.

c. Let the scent develop: Allow the perfume to settle into your skin and interact with your body heat, which will gradually enhance and release the fragrance.

d. Reapply as needed: For a longer-lasting scent, reapply the solid perfume whenever necessary, especially after several hours or if you’re exposed to heat or sweat.

e. Store properly: Keep your solid perfume in a cool, dry place to maintain its texture and scent. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or heat, as this could cause the perfume to soften or lose its fragrance.

Benefits

Natural Ingredients: Depending on your choice of scent (diluted essential oil or fragrance oil), you can keep the ingredients mostly natural and gentle on the skin, avoiding some of the harsh chemicals found in many commercial perfumes.

Moisturizing Effect: The inclusion of oils and beeswax helps to moisturize and protect your skin, providing hydration along with the scent.

Customizable Scent: You can choose your favorite fragrance to create a unique, personalized scent that suits your preferences.

Long-Lasting Scent: Solid perfumes adhere to the skin and release their fragrance slowly, making them last longer than many liquid perfumes.

Portable and Convenient: Solid perfumes are compact and spill-proof, making them easy to carry in your bag or pocket without worrying about leaks.

No Alcohol: Solid perfumes don’t require alcohol as a base, which is often drying to the skin. Instead, you get the nourishing benefits of the oils and beeswax used in your formula.

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