Recommended Ingredients for Essential Oil Blend Roll-on

To create an Essential Oil blend roll-on for pulse points with specific desired properties, you can consider using the following ingredients:

Stable Base Oils with Long Shelf Life and No Rancid Smell

A good base oil for an Essential Oil blend roll-on should be highly stable, resistant to rancidity, and odorless so as not to interfere with the scent of the essential oils. Here are two recommended options:

• Fractionated Coconut Oil: This is coconut oil processed to obtain Medium-chain triglycerides. It is light, easily absorbed, non-greasy, and most importantly, does not go rancid. It has a long shelf life, is colorless and odorless, making it ideal as a Carrier Oil for blending with Essential Oils or Fragrance Oils. It can be used at a rate of 1-100%.
• Jojoba Oil (Golden - Deodorized): This oil has a structure similar to the skin's natural sebum, is well-absorbed, non-greasy, and has been deodorized to remove the nutty smell. It is high in Vitamin E, acting as an antioxidant. It can be used at a rate of 1-100%.

Both options are quite stable, but Fractionated Coconut Oil generally has a longer stated shelf life.

Ingredients for a Cooling Sensation on the Skin

Ingredients that provide a cooling sensation suitable for oil-based formulas include:

• CoolTouch™ (Menthyl Lactate): Provides a cooling sensation similar to Menthol but is gentler on the skin. It is a white powder soluble in oil, glycol, or ethyl alcohol. Use at a rate of 0.1-1%.
• CoCool™ (Menthol+Menthyl Lactate): A clear liquid that provides a cooling sensation. It is soluble in oil, glycol, or ethyl alcohol. Use at a rate of 0.1-5%.

It is advisable to start with lower percentages and adjust according to your desired level of coolness.

Substance to Help Essential Oil Scent Last Longer (Fragrance Fixative)

To help the scent of your Essential Oil blend last longer, you can consider using a fixative:

• Benzoin Resinoid (UK): A resin with a sweet, balsamic scent commonly used as a fixative in perfumery. It helps reduce the evaporation rate of fragrances, making the scent last longer. It is oil-soluble. Typical usage rates in oil-based formulas vary, but often range from 1-5% of the total formula.

Oil or Substance for Nail Nourishment and Strengthening

For nourishing and strengthening nails, you can add these ingredients to your base oil:

• Sea Buckthorn (Seed) Oil (Virgin): Oil from Sea Buckthorn seeds helps restore healthy, strong skin, reduce inflammation, and protect the skin. While not specifically for nails, maintaining healthy skin around the nails contributes to overall nail health. It can be used at a rate of 1-100%.
• Vitamin F Max (Linoleic acid 95%): A concentrated Linoleic acid that effectively nourishes dry skin. Nourishing the skin and cuticles around the nails with Linoleic acid can help improve nail appearance and health. Mix in oil, avoid heat. Use at a rate of 1-10% (recommended 3-5%).
• Hydrolyzed Keratin (Liquid, Deodorized): Keratin is the main protein in hair and nails, helping to restore and strengthen them. Although the description focuses on hair, it is also beneficial for nails. It is a water-soluble liquid, so incorporating it into an oil-based formula might require an emulsifier or it could be used in a separate nail treatment product. Use at a rate of 0.1-5.0% (recommended 2.0% for rinse-off products and 4.0% for leave-on treatments).

Note on Mixing Percentages:

The usage rates provided in the product descriptions are general guidelines. Developing the optimal formula for your Essential Oil blend roll-on, including the exact percentages of essential oils and other ingredients, should take into account:

• The concentration of the essential oils used.
• The desired scent and cooling intensity.
• The compatibility of all ingredients.
• Stability and safety testing of the final product.

Therefore, the percentages provided are initial guidelines, and you may need to adjust and test them yourself to achieve a formula that meets your needs and is safe for use.