BLOG - Page 2
Recently created mixtures:
Sea-Buckthorn Macerated oil
February 7, 2019
Home made air freshener
June 29, 2016
Homemade Dog-rose distillate
June 28, 2016
Homemade jasmine distillate
June 22, 2016
Moxibustion treatment with Moxa stick
May 30, 2016
Face and body gentle oil cleanser
May 26, 2016
BLOG / LATEST ADDITIONS!
Rosalina Essential Oil (Melaleuca Ericifolia) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Melaleuca EricifoliaCommon Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Part Typically Used: Leaves and twigs
Color: Clear, and colorless liquid
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Country of Origin: Australia
Strength of Initial Aroma: Fresh, floral, and woody, calming, sweet, rose-like, slightly Eucalyptus-like aroma
Melaleuca Ericifolia shrub, a member of the Myrtle family, growing wild in the swampy forests of Australia. Commonly known as Swamp Paperbark, the Melaleuca Ericifolia shrub have a Rosemary-like appearance and grows primarily in coastal regions where it is able to withstand permanently wet soil, salty conditions, and shade.
Lemony and Lavender Rosalina toes the line between calming and energising. A scent unlike any other, Rosalina is akin to an Australian bush Lavender.
With a pleasant, mild scent, heather Myrtle essential oil, also known as Rosalina, or Lavender Tea Tree in the aromatherapy world, is the perfect substitute for pungent Tea Tree and Eucalyptus oils.
With its sweeter aroma, this makes it useful for children. It is antiviral, anti-fungal, and a good support for the respiratory system. It soothes restlessness and dissolves conflict.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (January 26, 2024)
Basil Leaf Selected CO2 Extract (Ocimum Basilicum) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Ocimum Basilicum Common Method of Extraction: Co2 Extract
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Color: Clear, and colorless liquid
Consistency: Thick
Perfumery Note: Top
Country of Origin: India
Strength of Initial Aroma: Spicy and sweet aroma. It smells like fresh scent having a balsamic woody back note.
During co2 extraction, the natural smell and green aroma preserved better than steam distillation.
Basil is an annual spicy plant generally utilized as a flavouring agent for food. Basil leaves also have pharmaceutical properties due to the presence of polyphenols, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. In this work, carbon dioxide was employed to extract bioactive compounds from basil leaves.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (January 26, 2024)
Valerian Essential Oil (Valeriana officinalis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Valeriana OfficinalisCommon Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Part Typically Used: Root
Color: Dark Red-Amber
Consistency: Thick
Perfumery Note: Base
Country of Origin: Nepal
Strength of Initial Aroma: Bittersweet, balsamic, medicinal, with notes of musk and earth
Valerian Essential Oil commonly used in aromatherapy to help provide a calming and restorative effects due to the high amounts of sesquiterpenes in the oil. Due to these properties, Valerian Essential Oil can be used to assist with restlessness, sleeplessness, trauma or emergency situations.
Valerian is native to Europe and Asia, so many of us have been familiar with it since childhood and it has been used extensively in folk medicine for sleeplessness and nervousness.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (January 26, 2024)
Cornmint Essential Oil (Mentha Arvensis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Mentha ArvensisCommon Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Color: Thin and clear, with a tinge of yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Country of Origin: India
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong, fresh and minty
Corn Mint Essential Oil, also known as Wild Mint Essential Oil, Japanese Mint or Field Mint is steam distilled from the richly aromatic, vibrant green leaves of the Mentha Arvensis.
Its fragrance gives off fresh aromatic notes, both minty and herbaceous. In perfumery, it is mainly used as an accessory to bring freshness to a top set, especially on green and fruity creations. This essential oil has a full-bodied, strong minty, warm, herbaceous aroma presenting a top fragrance note.
A refreshing must-have!
Cornmin Mint is closer in scent to Peppermint, and because of its extremely fresh and pleasant aroma, cornmint essential oil is valued in the perfume, soap, cosmetic and food flavourin. Cornmint can be a practical substitute for Peppermint Essential Oil due to its lower cost.
Corn Mint Essential Oil is high in Menthol and tends to crystallize in cool temperatures. If this should happen, simply setting vial of essential oil in a bowl of warm water and the crystals will dissolve.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (January 25, 2024)
Cornmint Essential Oil (Mentha Arvensis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Spiritual Practises
Emotionally and energetically, Corn Mint Essential Oil is thought to inspire mental calmness and emotional stability. The minty-sweet aroma can empower and soothe mood, while balancing out thoughts and promoting openness and positivity.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (January 25, 2024)
Valerian Essential Oil (Valeriana officinalis) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Valeriana OfficinalisSubmitted by LiquidSpace (January 25, 2024)
Mastic Tree Leaf Essential Oil (Pistacia Lentiscus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Pistacia LentiscusCommon Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Part Typically Used: Fresh Leaves
Color: Colorless to pale yellow, transparent
Consistency:
Perfumery Note: Middle / Top
Aromatic Profile: Earthy, radiant, herbaceous, balsamic, sweet coniferous-turpentine-like aroma with highly aromatic, warm, woody tonalities.
Mastic Essential Oil is distilled from the fresh leaves of the Pistacia Lentiscus tree, which is a relative of the pistachio and is also the source of Mastic Gum, a beautiful incense resin. Pistacia Lentiscus is native throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and the Iberian peninsula in the west through southern France and Turkey to Iraq and Iran in the east.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (January 24, 2024)
Hop CO2 Extract (Humulus Lupulus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Medicine / Health
Hops CO2 Extract Humulus is recommended for use for its sedative and antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oedematous and anti-cancer activity.In Indian Ayurvedic medicine hops is recommended for its sedative and antibacterial activity. strong anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oedematous and anti-cancer activity.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (June 15, 2023)
Hop CO2 Extract (Humulus Lupulus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Beauty / Cosmetics
Hops CO2 Extract Humulus (Humulus Lupulus) good efficacy against gram-positive bacteria makes the hop extract especially suitable for deodorising soaps, shower gels, deodorising sticks and aerosol sprays as gram-positive bacteria are responsible for producing unpleasant body odours.Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (June 15, 2023)
Hop CO2 Extract (Humulus Lupulus) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Humulus LupulusCommon Method of Extraction: CO2 supercritical extraction
Part Typically Used: Flowers / Stobiles
Color: Yellowish-brown
Consistency: Thick liquid
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong, clear, crisp, pungent, green herbaceous, slightly citrusy
Self life: 6 years
The Hop plant is a perennial herb that grows in vines. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North America, it is known for the speed and persistence of its growth. Most people are familiar with hops because of its role in beer-making, although it also featured in ancient kitchens and the medical recipes of herbalists.
Hops CO2 Extract Humulus (Humulus Lupulus) was discovered in the Middle Ages and from that time on became highly valued as a flavour and preservative in beer. First widely used in beer by monks in 9th- and 10th-century Germany.
The aroma of Hops is usually strong and pungent, but since this CO2 select extraction, the garlicky pugent notes softened and rounded out with clear and crisp green top notes. The middle herbaceous notes are freshened with lively citrus and a valerian - like back note. Fragrance connoisseurs will appreciate a sweet, fruty melion back note as well. In perfumery, Hops offers a bitter - green note that adds a unique dimension of uplifting brightness in pine, fougere, citrus (particulary lime).
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (June 15, 2023)
Hyssop Decumbens Essential Oil (Hyssopus Officinalis var. Decumbens) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Hyssopus OfficinalisCommon Method of Extraction: Steam or hydro distillation
Part Typically Used: Flowering tops, leaves
Color: Pale yellow to yellow-green
Consistency: Light and clear
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Powerful, fresh, cool woody, lavender- and eucalyptus-like moderately sharp aroma with a spicy, warm undertone
Self life: 6 -7 years
Hyssop Decumbens has an aroma that is powerful, fresh, cool woody, lavender- and eucalyptus-like and moderately sharp with a spicy, warm undertone. Hyssop is known for its many traditional uses going back at least 2000 years.
Hyssop Decumbens essential oil is commonly described as having a light and clear texture, similar to many other essential oils.
The aroma of Hyssop Decumbens is pleasant and sweetly comphoraceous with a slight reminiscent of lavender and light minty smell.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (June 15, 2023)
Hyssop Decumbens Essential Oil (Hyssopus Officinalis var. Decumbens) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Medicine / Health
The Decumbens variety of Hyssop is a powerful antiviral agent – effective for cold sores and most respiratory conditions – yet it is one of the mildest, best tolerated essential oils in aromatherapy. In fact, one of the most important features of this specific oil is its complete lack of toxicity and the absence of any irritant qualities. Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (June 15, 2023)
Iris Essential Oil (Iris Pallida) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Iris PallidaCommon Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Part Typically Used: Roots
Color: Pale yellow to yellowish-brown
Consistency: Thick
Perfumery Note: Middle or Heart
Strength of Initial Aroma: Floral, powdery, and slightly earthy
Self life: 3 - 5 years
Iris essential oil is derived from the plant Iris pallida, also known as Sweet Iris or Orris. The essential oil is extracted from the rhizomes, or underground stems, of the iris plant. The rhizomes are harvested, dried, and then processed to obtain the precious essential oil.
Iris essential oil has a complex and captivating aroma, often described as floral, powdery, and slightly earthy. It possesses a unique blend of sweet and fresh floral notes with a subtle hint of rootiness. The initial aroma can be intense and captivating, making it a sought-after ingredient in perfumery.
Essential oil middle notes, also known as heart notes, in perfumery are the aromatic components that become noticeable once the top notes have evaporated. They form the body and character of a fragrance and help in transitioning from the initial impression to the lasting base notes.
A soothing, harmonizing oil with a very refined fragrance that promotes a sense of well-being, is inspiring, relaxing, and balancing for mind and emotions, and nourishes and cleanses the skin.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (June 15, 2023)
Iris Rhizome Absolute (Iris Pallida) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Botanical Name: Iris PallidaCommon Method of Extraction: Solvent extraction
Part Typically Used: Root
Color: Dark brown or reddish-brown
Consistency: Thick
Perfumery Note: Middle or Heart
Strength of Initial Aroma: Rich, floral, powerful and long lasting powdery note, sweet woody berry raspberry earthy sandy powdery fatty
Self life: 5 - 7 years
Iris rhizome absolute, derived from Iris Pallida, has a thick and viscous consistency. The absolute is known for its rich and sticky texture, often resembling a dense and syrupy resin. The viscosity of Iris rhizome absolute is due to the high concentration of aromatic compounds extracted from the rhizomes of the iris plant. Its thick consistency makes it valuable in perfumery and cosmetic formulations, as it provides a lasting and substantive base note.
In the production of Iris rhizome absolute from Iris Pallida, the primary part of the plant used is the rhizome itself. The rhizome refers to the underground stem of the iris plant, which is commonly referred to as the "Orris root."
The rhizomes of Iris Pallida are harvested and processed to extract the aromatic compounds through solvent extraction. The absolute is obtained by using solvents to dissolve the essential oil components of the rhizome, resulting in a highly concentrated aromatic extract.
Iris Pallida are highly valued for their fragrance and are known for their unique and powdery scent. They are extensively used in the perfume industry as a base note and fixative due to their long-lasting and complex aroma.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (June 15, 2023)
Citron juice essential oil (Citrus medica) ☸ Essential oils ☸ Base / General
Citron is actually one of the original 4 citrus fruits – the others being pomelo, papeda, and mandarin. This large citrus fruit can have a bumpy exterior and is often colored like a lemon.The shape can vary widely, depending on the cultivar, and other factors like climate and even twig arrangement. Unlike most citrus fruits, e.g. lemons and oranges, there is a very small amount of juice in a citron, because most of the inner pulp is dry. The white rind, however, is what most people seek out for culinary uses, and due to its rich nutrient composition.
A straight fruit juice which has a sour taste and yuzu-specific aroma.
Citron, also known as Citrus medica, is a fragrant but inedible citrus fruit. The citron fruit is usually oblong and covered with a leathery adherent rind. It differs from the rest of the citrus species, such as oranges or lemons, by having a dry pulp that contains just a small levels of juice.
For many centuries, citron is used for medical purposes (against pulmonary and gastric-intestinal disorders), and for production of the essential oil, which not only smells nice but also possesses antibiotic properties.
The essential oil is obtained from the cold pressing of of the whole fruit. Its scent is sweet, floral, citrusy.
Submitted by OperaDreamhouse (June 6, 2023)
Page 2 of 48