Using Fractionated Coconut Oil with Fragrance Oil

Here are the answers to your questions about mixing Fractionated Coconut Oil with fragrance oil:

1. Using Fractionated Coconut Oil and Fixatives:
   You can mix Fractionated Coconut Oil directly with fragrance oil. Fractionated Coconut Oil acts as a carrier oil, diluting the fragrance and helping to apply it to the skin. However, using only these two ingredients may not provide long-lasting scent, especially if the fragrance oil contains many top or middle notes which evaporate quickly.
   Adding a fragrance fixative, such as White Musk (which often functions as a base note and fixative), is highly recommended to improve the longevity and stability of the fragrance on the skin. So while you can mix just the two, adding a fixative like White Musk will generally result in a longer-lasting scent.

2. Recommended Ratio:
   Fractionated Coconut Oil can be used as a carrier oil at concentrations from 1% up to 100% (meaning it can be used neat on the skin). When mixing with fragrance oil to create a personal fragrance or body oil, a common starting ratio is typically 10-20% fragrance oil mixed with 80-90% Fractionated Coconut Oil.
   The ideal ratio can vary depending on the strength of the specific fragrance oil you are using and your desired scent intensity. You can experiment to find the concentration that works best for you, but always ensure you do not exceed any maximum usage recommendations provided for the specific fragrance oil, especially for skin application.