Using Fixatives (Flora Fix, White Musk, Muscofix, Last Fix) in Body Spray Perfume

Hello,

Based on the staff's response regarding fixatives for body spray perfume:

1. Flora Fix vs White Musk for Alcohol Smell: Flora Fix and White Musk primarily function as fixatives to help the fragrance last longer on skin or fabric. While they might indirectly help reduce the perception of alcohol smell by slowing down evaporation, their main purpose is not to eliminate the alcohol scent itself.

2. Flora Fix/Last Fix vs Muscofix for Longevity: Both Flora Fix and Last Fix can be used as fixatives to help the scent last longer, similar to Muscofix. You can check the specific details of each product page for more information on their characteristics.

3. Advantages of Flora Fix/Last Fix over White Musk/Muscofix: The main difference highlighted is that Musk compounds (like White Musk and Muscofix/Musk Tetralin) have their own inherent scent, whereas Fixatives like Flora Fix and Last Fix have little to no scent. This means Flora Fix and Last Fix can help prolong the fragrance without adding an additional scent note.

4. Reducing Pungency/Diffusion: Fixatives, including Flora Fix and Last Fix, can help reduce the pungency and excessive diffusion of the fragrance, contributing to a more stable and longer-lasting scent profile.

5. Heating Last Fix: You can use any heating equipment, including stainless steel or aluminum pots/pans compatible with induction cookers, to heat Last Fix or other ingredients requiring heat. However, it is crucial to control the temperature carefully to avoid overheating. Using an electric stove on low heat is generally recommended for better temperature control compared to direct flame or potentially fast induction heating.

Regarding your specific formula:

• Replacing White Musk with Flora Fix: Yes, based on point 1 and 2, Flora Fix can likely replace White Musk as a fixative component in your formula.
• Replacing PG with 1,3-Propanediol: The staff's response did not directly address this substitution. However, 1,3-Propanediol is often used as an alternative to Propylene Glycol in cosmetic formulations, sometimes preferred for its skin feel and lower irritation potential. You would need to ensure compatibility with your specific formula and desired outcome.
• Replacing Muscofix: As mentioned in point 2, Flora Fix, Last Fix, or Sugar Fix can be used as fixatives. You can choose one to replace Muscofix based on your preference for scent (Muscofix has a scent, the others are low-odor) and desired performance.

Regarding your skin dryness and itchiness issue, while the staff did not specifically comment on this, it is likely related to the high alcohol content in your formula. The inclusion of PG (or potentially 1,3-Propanediol) and distilled water are steps to help mitigate this, but adjusting the alcohol concentration or adding more humectants or skin-conditioning agents might be necessary if the issue persists.

Hope this information is helpful!