How to Make Geranium Scent Last Longer in Cream

To help the Geranium Essential Oil scent last longer in your cream formulation, you can use a fragrance fixative. Based on the available information, 12H Fix™ (Fragrance Fixative) is a suitable product for this purpose.

Here are the steps to incorporate 12H Fix™ into your cream:

• Recommended Usage Rate: For lotions and creams, use 12H Fix™ at a rate of 5-20% of the total formula. The exact percentage depends on the desired scent longevity.
• Mixing Method:
  1. 12H Fix™ is a powder and needs to be dissolved using heat.
  2. Mix 12H Fix™ with an oil-based ingredient such as LipidSoft™ Lite. Use about 2 parts LipidSoft™ Lite for every 1 part of 12H Fix™ (e.g., if using 5% 12H Fix™, use at least 10% LipidSoft™ Lite).
  3. Heat this mixture to 60-70°C and stir until 12H Fix™ is completely dissolved and the mixture is uniform.
  4. Once dissolved, combine this blend with your Geranium Essential Oil (without heat).
  5. Add this fragrance mixture to your main cream formulation.

Using 12H Fix™ can help reduce the evaporation rate of the essential oil, keeping the scent noticeable in the cream for a longer period compared to using the essential oil alone or just pre-mixing with a solvent like dipropylene glycol.

The overall effectiveness may depend on your specific cream formula and the concentration of Geranium Essential Oil used.