Alcohol-Free Pillow Spray Formulation and Ingredient Suitability

Making Pillow Spray and Suitable Ingredients

Regarding your questions about making pillow spray and the ingredients, here is the information:

• Using Reed Diffuser Base: Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1 and Type 2) is specifically designed for use with reed diffusers. It helps carry the fragrance to disperse well in the air and does not contain alcohol. However, although the description states it can be touched on the skin, it also says "Do not apply to the skin" and "not a cosmetic component". Therefore, for maximum safety, it is not recommended to use it as a main ingredient in a pillow spray that may come into direct contact with skin or bedding for extended periods.

• Using a Fragrance Fixative: If you want the scent in your pillow spray to last longer and diffuse slower, using a fragrance fixative can help. Resinoids like Styrax Resinoid or Benzoin Resinoid are often used to help reduce the evaporation rate of fragrances, making the scent last longer.

• Can Reed Diffuser Base touch skin and does it contain alcohol?: According to the product information, both Reed Diffuser Base Type 1 and Type 2 state that they do not contain any type of alcohol. Regarding skin contact, the description is contradictory between "Can be touched on the skin" and "Do not apply to the skin," and it is listed as not a cosmetic component. Therefore, direct skin contact should be avoided.

• Using PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil to dissolve Essential Oil: You can use PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil as a solubilizer to help dissolve essential oils or fragrances in a water base. This ingredient helps the fragrance disperse well in water, resulting in a clear product.

• Using Water mixed with LipidSoft Deo instead of Reed Base: LipidSoft™ Deo (Triethyl Citrate) is an emollient with deodorant properties and provides a light skin feel. It is soluble in water to some extent (5%) but is not primarily a solvent for dissolving large amounts of fragrance. Mixing only Water with LipidSoft™ Deo might not effectively dissolve the essential oil or fragrance, and separation may occur.

• Recommended alcohol-free ingredients for scent diffusion: If you do not want to use alcohol, a water-based formula with a suitable solubilizer like PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a good option for making pillow spray. The solubilizer helps the fragrance disperse in water, resulting in a spray that is easy to use and safe for inhalation and contact with fabric.

In summary, using Reed Diffuser Base directly for pillow spray may not be entirely suitable due to its intended use and the caution regarding skin contact. It is recommended to use a water base with a solubilizer like PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil for making pillow spray and potentially add a resinoid fixative to help the scent last longer.