• Containers should be clean, dry and sterile. For best results, boil your storage bottles in hot water for 10 minutes and then allow them to air dry.
• Store your supplies and finished products in a cool, dark place such as a linen closet. Light, extreme heat and steam can damage your fragrances. Your bathroom medicine cabinet should not be used for storing your products! Changes in color and viscosity indicate a perfume is old and should be discarded immediately.
• Test your fragrance blends for skin sensitivity before use. If there is no redness or reaction after 24 hours, the blend is safe to use on your skin.
• Do not use full strength oils directly on the skin. Always dilute with Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Perfume Diluent, etc. Our oils are very concentrated and may cause skin irritation if not diluted.
• Label all finished products with the name and the date when they were created.
• NEVER use metal containers or implements, as a chemical reaction may occur causing your scent to be altered. Use only plastic (in the microwave), enamel or glass pans (on the stove) to heat any mixtures that contain fragrance and/or essential oils.
• If glycerin is used in a recipe with water, be sure to blend these two ingredients first to avoid excess bubbles.
• If you plan to add flowers to your blends for color and decoration, make sure they are chemical free.
• Making your own products is fun for yourself and for gift giving but if you decide to sell your fragrant creations to the public make sure you educate yourself with the current FDA regulations. You are required by law to only use containers approved for cosmetic use and to properly label all packaging.

The longevity of any fragrance depends on the exact amount of essential or fragrance oil used, each person’s individual body chemistry, and the circumstances under which the fragrance is worn. For example, a perfume worn by a person with dry skin living in a cold climate will not last as long as the same perfume worn by a person who has oily skin living in a warm climate.