DIY Firming Body Oil Formula (Inspired by Clarins Tonic)

Based on the ingredient list you provided and the recommendations from our staff, here is a suggested formula for a firming body oil you can make yourself.

This formula consists of a carrier oil base, essential oils for their therapeutic properties and scent, and additional fragrance components.

Ingredients:

• Carrier Oil (approximately 95%):
  You can use either Jojoba Oil or Sweet Almond Oil as the base oil. Our staff recommends around 95% of the total formula.
• Essential Oils (approximately 3-4% total):
  • Geranium Oil: 0.5 - 1%
  • Rosewood Oil: 0.5 - 1%
  • Corn Mint Oil: 0.5 - 1%
  • Note: Rosemary Leaf Oil was in the original list, but a suitable product was not found in our database.

• Fragrance Components (approximately 1-2% total):

  • Linalool: 0.1 - 0.5%
  • Citronellol: 0.1 - 0.5%
  • Geraniol: 0.1 - 0.5%
  • Limonene: 0.1 - 0.5%
  • Citral: 0.1 - 0.5%

• Benzyl Benzoate is listed in the original product but is typically used as a preservative or solvent and is not necessary for a simple oil blend for personal use.

Instructions:

1. Measure the desired amount of your chosen carrier oil (Jojoba Oil or Sweet Almond Oil) into a clean bottle.
2. Carefully add the essential oils and fragrance components according to the suggested percentages. Start with the lower end of the range and adjust based on your preference for scent, ensuring the total essential oil concentration remains safe for skin application (generally below 3% for essential oils in a body oil, but the staff's ranges for individual oils are provided). The total of all essential oils and fragrance components should be around 5%.
3. Close the bottle and gently shake to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin before applying the oil generously, especially if you have sensitive skin or are new to using essential oils.