Body Spray Formulation with Minimal Alcohol

You're looking to create a long-lasting body spray with little to no alcohol. It's great that you're exploring different bases!

1. Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) for Body Spray: Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) is designed for home diffusers and is not suitable for applying to the skin. Its composition is intended for scent diffusion in the air, not for cosmetic use. Even if Last Fix dissolves in alcohol, using Reed Diffuser Base as the main component for a body spray is not recommended.

2. Proposed Formula: Your formula includes Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) at 45%, which makes it unsuitable for a body spray. You would need to use a base appropriate for skin application.

3. Alternative Bases:

   • Fractionated Coconut Oil: As suggested by the staff, Fractionated Coconut Oil is an excellent alcohol-free base for body sprays. It is lightweight, absorbs well, and feels non-greasy on the skin, while effectively carrying fragrance.
   • Ethyl Alcohol: If a non-oily feel is strongly preferred and a small amount of alcohol is acceptable, Ethyl Alcohol can be used as a base, potentially combined with a fixative like Dipropylene Glycol to help with longevity.

4. Mixing Steps: The general approach of dissolving a fixative like Last Fix in a suitable solvent before incorporating it into the main base is reasonable. However, avoid excessive heating of fragrance materials. For a body spray using a cosmetic base, the mixing steps would depend on the chosen base (oil-based or alcohol-based).

5. Cooling Time: After any heating step to dissolve ingredients, allow the mixture to cool down to near room temperature before adding volatile fragrance oils to minimize evaporation and preserve the scent.

6. Beaker Evaporation: Yes, alcohol will evaporate from an open beaker during mixing. Use a well-ventilated area and consider using containers with narrower openings or lids if evaporation is a significant concern, especially with large volumes or long mixing times.

7. Cleaning a Beaker: Rinsing with hot water is usually not sufficient to remove fragrance oils. Clean the beaker by first rinsing with a solvent like Ethyl Alcohol to dissolve the oil residue, then wash with soap and water, and rinse thoroughly.

8. Spray Bottles:

   • Plastic spray bottles can be used, but their compatibility with fragrance oils and resistance to evaporation vary depending on the type of plastic.
   • Glass spray bottles are generally recommended for perfumes as they are non-reactive and impermeable, providing better preservation of the fragrance and preventing evaporation. You would need to check the Myskinrecipes website for the availability of both plastic and glass spray bottles suitable for perfumes.

To create a long-lasting body spray, consider using Fractionated Coconut Oil as an alcohol-free base or a suitable cosmetic-grade alcohol base, incorporating a fixative like Dipropylene Glycol and Last Fix (if compatible with your chosen base and skin application). Always ensure all ingredients are suitable for cosmetic use on the skin.