Adding Fragrance to Skincare: Solubility & Usage
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I would like to know how to add perfume or fragrance to skincare products. Specifically, I need guidance on:
- How to add body perfume (which contains alcohol) to skincare formulas and the potential issues.
- How to add fragrance oils or essential oils to different types of skincare bases:
- Oil-based formulas or creams with emulsifiers.
- Water-based gels or formulas without emulsifiers, including the use of a solubilizer like Flora Solve™ Clear.
- What is the recommended mixing procedure for using a solubilizer like Flora Solve™ Clear with fragrance/essential oils (e.g., ratios, order of addition)?
- What are the typical usage percentages for fragrance/essential oils in skincare?
- Are there any specific conditions or procedures to avoid during mixing (e.g., high heat)?
- How to identify if the fragrance/oil is not properly dissolved in a water-based formula (e.g., becoming cloudy)?
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Adding Perfume to Skincare Products
Regarding adding perfume to skincare products, there are two main cases based on the type of perfume you are using:
1. Using Body Perfume
Body perfumes typically contain a high percentage of alcohol (around 80-90%). While you can add them to skincare products, the high alcohol content can potentially cause skin irritation, especially if you need to add a significant amount to achieve a noticeable scent. If you add only a small amount, the irritation risk is lower, but the scent may not be strong enough.
2. Using Homemade Perfume (Fragrance/Essential Oils + Solubilizer)
Fragrance oils and natural essential oils are oil-based. How you add them depends on your skincare product base:
For oil-based formulas or creams with emulsifiers: You can generally add fragrance or essential oils directly into the oil phase of your formulation. The emulsifiers in the cream will help disperse the oil.
For water-based gels or formulas without emulsifiers: Since oils do not mix with water, you need a solubilizer like Flora Solve™ Clear to disperse the fragrance or essential oil evenly in the water base. The process involves:
- Mixing the fragrance or essential oil with the solubilizer (Flora Solve™ Clear). The recommended starting ratio is typically 2-5 parts Flora Solve™ Clear to 1 part fragrance/oil. It's best to start with a lower ratio, like 2 parts solubilizer to 1 part oil, and test.
- Mix thoroughly until the oil is completely dissolved in the solubilizer. The mixture should be clear. If it turns cloudy when added to water, you need to increase the amount of solubilizer.
- Gradually add this solubilizer-oil mixture to your water-based skincare formula while stirring. Do not add water directly to the solubilizer-oil mixture, as it can form a thick gel.
Generally, fragrance or essential oils are used at a concentration of 1-2% in skincare formulations. Avoid using high heat during the mixing process, as it can degrade the fragrance.
Using a solubilizer like Flora Solve™ Clear allows you to incorporate oil-based fragrances into water-based products without using alcohol, thus reducing the potential for skin irritation.
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