http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/ Thu, 17 May 2012 09:54:20 +0000 MyBB http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Chamomile-Morocco-and-Tansy-Blue-are-the-same Thu, 17 May 2012 02:31:12 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Chamomile-Morocco-and-Tansy-Blue-are-the-same http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/cha...p-209.html
http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/tan...p-358.html

The 2 products above both have,
Botanical Name: Tanacetum annum

2 differences that are most obvious.
Plant part for Tansy Blue includes leaves and flowers.
The other being the price.

When googleing by the botanical name, the results come back as Tansy Blue or Blue Tansy as common name.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/cha...p-209.html
http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/tan...p-358.html

The 2 products above both have,
Botanical Name: Tanacetum annum

2 differences that are most obvious.
Plant part for Tansy Blue includes leaves and flowers.
The other being the price.

When googleing by the botanical name, the results come back as Tansy Blue or Blue Tansy as common name.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Stabilise-scent-of-a-blend-faster Wed, 16 May 2012 07:07:45 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Stabilise-scent-of-a-blend-faster
Is there a way to speed up the scent of the blend faster rather than waiting days and weeks until the scents "marry" each other?]]>
Is there a way to speed up the scent of the blend faster rather than waiting days and weeks until the scents "marry" each other?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Can-FO-be-used-as-a-base-note-to-hold-the-EO-s-blend-of-middle-top-notes Mon, 14 May 2012 06:32:36 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Can-FO-be-used-as-a-base-note-to-hold-the-EO-s-blend-of-middle-top-notes
So, if I use a fragrance oil to act as a base note, would it blend well with the EO's and extent the scent length?

And FO is safe on skin? If not undiluted, up to what percentage?]]>
So, if I use a fragrance oil to act as a base note, would it blend well with the EO's and extent the scent length?

And FO is safe on skin? If not undiluted, up to what percentage?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Lavender-Ukraine-does-not-have-Linalyl-acetate Thu, 10 May 2012 07:10:08 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Lavender-Ukraine-does-not-have-Linalyl-acetate http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/lav...-2130.html
MSDS page:
http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/msd...ialOil.pdf

AFAIK, Lavender 2 major components are Linalool and Linalyl acetate.
NDA carries 10 different Lavender variants and the other 9 all listed to have Linalyl acetate except this Ukraine version.

Is this a data entry error or is this version of Lavender devoid of this component?

p.s. Is this the correct place to ask about NDA product details?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/lav...-2130.html
MSDS page:
http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/msd...ialOil.pdf

AFAIK, Lavender 2 major components are Linalool and Linalyl acetate.
NDA carries 10 different Lavender variants and the other 9 all listed to have Linalyl acetate except this Ukraine version.

Is this a data entry error or is this version of Lavender devoid of this component?

p.s. Is this the correct place to ask about NDA product details?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Royal-jelly-for-skins Thu, 10 May 2012 02:11:17 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Royal-jelly-for-skins
If so, would it mix well with usual carrier oils? I am guessing that it would separate since royal jelly is said to be mostly made of water.]]>
If so, would it mix well with usual carrier oils? I am guessing that it would separate since royal jelly is said to be mostly made of water.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Clay-Notes Tue, 08 May 2012 10:48:47 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Clay-Notes
Clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals. Primary clays are also known as kaolins; e.g., Kaolinite is clay a whose name is derived from the Chinese Gaoling or Kao-ling (i.e., High Hill).

Australian Healing Clays are selected for their purity, mineral make-up, and absorptive qualities. Mined in the pristine Australian bushland and dried in the sun, our clays are guaranteed to be chemical-free and contain no emulsifiers or dissolving agents. Having powerful drawing and absorptive properties, they possess a fine, smooth texture that leaves your skin feeling healthy and refreshed. Australian Healing Clays are equal in quality to the finest healing clays used worldwide.

Bentonite usually forms from the weathering of volcanic ash, most often in the presence of water, and is an absorbent form of aluminium phyllosilicate, a generally impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. There are different types of bentonites and their names depend on the dominant elements, such as potassium (K), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), and aluminum. Rock quarries located in southern France enjoyed a virtual monopoly on its production until similar deposits of illite clays were identified in China, Montana, and Wyoming.

Fuller's Earth is any non-plastic clay or claylike earthy material that can be used to decolorize, filter, and purify animal, mineral, and vegetable oils and greases. Fuller's Earth usually has a high magnesium oxide content. The name reflects the first use of the material when in centuries past, fulling, tucking, or walking (waulking in Scotland) was a step in woolen cloth-making involving the cleansing of the cloth to eliminate oils, dirt, and other impurities while making it thicker. The fuller, tucker, or walker kneaded Fuller's Earth and water into woollen cloth to absorb the natural lanolin and other greasy impurities as part of the finishing process.
Similarly, it has been used as an ingredient in powdered, dry shampoos sometimes mixed with corn meal during WWII (at that time, munitions manufacturing required glycerin, so dry shampoos became popular).

Fuller's Earth is sometimes used by crane operators and their oilers to absorb grease and oil from the brake bands on the winches so as to make them function properly.

In 2005, the United States of America was the largest producer of fuller's earth with almost 70% of the world's share followed by Japan and Mexico. In the United States, two varieties of fuller's earth are mined, mainly in the southeastern states.

Note…Adsorption is the attraction of atoms or molecules from an adjacent gas or liquid to an exposed solid surface. These attraction forces, whether by adhesion or cohesion, align monomers, or molecules that may bind chemically to other molecules to form a polymer, into layers or films on the existing surface. This is not to be confused with Absorption in which an absorbate permeates the whole volume of the material.]]>
Clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals. Primary clays are also known as kaolins; e.g., Kaolinite is clay a whose name is derived from the Chinese Gaoling or Kao-ling (i.e., High Hill).

Australian Healing Clays are selected for their purity, mineral make-up, and absorptive qualities. Mined in the pristine Australian bushland and dried in the sun, our clays are guaranteed to be chemical-free and contain no emulsifiers or dissolving agents. Having powerful drawing and absorptive properties, they possess a fine, smooth texture that leaves your skin feeling healthy and refreshed. Australian Healing Clays are equal in quality to the finest healing clays used worldwide.

Bentonite usually forms from the weathering of volcanic ash, most often in the presence of water, and is an absorbent form of aluminium phyllosilicate, a generally impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. There are different types of bentonites and their names depend on the dominant elements, such as potassium (K), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), and aluminum. Rock quarries located in southern France enjoyed a virtual monopoly on its production until similar deposits of illite clays were identified in China, Montana, and Wyoming.

Fuller's Earth is any non-plastic clay or claylike earthy material that can be used to decolorize, filter, and purify animal, mineral, and vegetable oils and greases. Fuller's Earth usually has a high magnesium oxide content. The name reflects the first use of the material when in centuries past, fulling, tucking, or walking (waulking in Scotland) was a step in woolen cloth-making involving the cleansing of the cloth to eliminate oils, dirt, and other impurities while making it thicker. The fuller, tucker, or walker kneaded Fuller's Earth and water into woollen cloth to absorb the natural lanolin and other greasy impurities as part of the finishing process.
Similarly, it has been used as an ingredient in powdered, dry shampoos sometimes mixed with corn meal during WWII (at that time, munitions manufacturing required glycerin, so dry shampoos became popular).

Fuller's Earth is sometimes used by crane operators and their oilers to absorb grease and oil from the brake bands on the winches so as to make them function properly.

In 2005, the United States of America was the largest producer of fuller's earth with almost 70% of the world's share followed by Japan and Mexico. In the United States, two varieties of fuller's earth are mined, mainly in the southeastern states.

Note…Adsorption is the attraction of atoms or molecules from an adjacent gas or liquid to an exposed solid surface. These attraction forces, whether by adhesion or cohesion, align monomers, or molecules that may bind chemically to other molecules to form a polymer, into layers or films on the existing surface. This is not to be confused with Absorption in which an absorbate permeates the whole volume of the material.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Blue-Chamomile-German-Nepal-MSDS-question Fri, 04 May 2012 06:14:47 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Blue-Chamomile-German-Nepal-MSDS-question http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/cha...-1624.html

From what I've read, German chamomile supposed to have these 3 primary compounds,
ß-farnesene
α-bisabolol oxide
chamazulene

But the MSDS for Nepal Chamomile is showing some other stuff,
Contents:
Santolina alcohol, α-pinene, 1,8-cineol, D-germacrene, bisabolene Trichloromethane 98%, Camphene 97%, Caryophyllene 96%

Is the data sheet right?
And how can it has 3 different compounds at 96-98%?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/cha...-1624.html

From what I've read, German chamomile supposed to have these 3 primary compounds,
ß-farnesene
α-bisabolol oxide
chamazulene

But the MSDS for Nepal Chamomile is showing some other stuff,
Contents:
Santolina alcohol, α-pinene, 1,8-cineol, D-germacrene, bisabolene Trichloromethane 98%, Camphene 97%, Caryophyllene 96%

Is the data sheet right?
And how can it has 3 different compounds at 96-98%?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Optimal-number-of-different-EO-s-used-in-a-blend Wed, 02 May 2012 06:49:55 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Optimal-number-of-different-EO-s-used-in-a-blend
Do you have some sort of rules to go by?]]>
Do you have some sort of rules to go by?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Sea-Buckthorn-oil-Seeds-vs-fruit-vs-pulp Tue, 01 May 2012 01:31:33 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Sea-Buckthorn-oil-Seeds-vs-fruit-vs-pulp http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/sea...p-471.html

The item carried by NDA above, base the the colour description, it sounds like the fruit version. Can anyone confirm this? (Hope NDA sell smaller size eventually so I can check it out before buying a huge bottle)

I googled and found that, there usually are 2 different types, the other, being the seeds, which is yellow in colour. According to, http://montecho.wordpress.com/2011/02/22...fference/, they are different enough that mixing them could be a good idea.

There also seem to be a pulp version, which is closer to the seeds yellow oil. I guess pulp means the whole fruit being used while the fruit is still young?

What's your experience with using SBT oil?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/sea...p-471.html

The item carried by NDA above, base the the colour description, it sounds like the fruit version. Can anyone confirm this? (Hope NDA sell smaller size eventually so I can check it out before buying a huge bottle)

I googled and found that, there usually are 2 different types, the other, being the seeds, which is yellow in colour. According to, http://montecho.wordpress.com/2011/02/22...fference/, they are different enough that mixing them could be a good idea.

There also seem to be a pulp version, which is closer to the seeds yellow oil. I guess pulp means the whole fruit being used while the fruit is still young?

What's your experience with using SBT oil?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Comment-Faire-Une-Teinture-Avec-Des-Extraits--5174 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:54:18 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Comment-Faire-Une-Teinture-Avec-Des-Extraits--5174
Extraits de plantes en poudre sont plus facilement ajoutés aux préparations en dissolvant dans un mélange d'alcool et de l'eau, puis en ajoutant cette teinture à votre produit. Pas tous les extraits ne sont complètement solubles; si vous pouvez voir des résidus après qu'il a été mélangé, on peut utiliser un filtre. La fiche signalétique indiquera si un extrait est seulement partiellement soluble. Vodka qui a une teneur en alcool de 40% - 50%, ou un autre alcool de grain (comme alcool ou de l'alcool parfumeur) peut être utilisé, mais l'eau dans la formulation devrait être distillée.

Ne jamais utiliser d'alcool isopropylique dans vos formulations.

Contrairement teintures de fines herbes, il n'est pas nécessaire de laisser la teinture s'asseoir et sangsue les constituants de la matière végétale, comme dans une infusion à base de plantes ou de décoction. Cela a déjà été fait au cours du processus d'extraction, et l'objectif se réduit maintenant à liquéfier la poudre afin qu'il puisse être uniformément mélangé à votre produit.

En termes métriques, 100 ml de teinture doit être équivalente à 20 g de plante brute. Si le ratio d'extraction est 4:1, 4 kg de matériel végétal est utilisé pour produire 1 kg d'extrait. Vous serait donc d'utiliser 5 g d'extrait à 100 ml de solution (comme vodka, ou un mélange d'alcool de grain à 40% à 60% d'eau distillée).

Pour les conversions impériales, 4,6 oz. de teinture doit être équivalent à 1 once de l'usine de cru. Lors d'une ration extrait de 4:1, 4 lbs. de matériel végétal est utilisé pour produire une livre de l'extrait). En termes simples, vous pouvez utiliser 1 cuillère à café arrondiou ou 5 gr. d'extrait avec une demi tasse ou 100 ml. de la solution (comme vodka, ou un mélange d'alcool de grain à 40% à 60% d'eau distillée).

Une règle générale : si c'est difficile à dissoudre de la poudre, augmentez le pourcentage d'alcool.

Comment utiliser les extraits en poudre dans une formulation sèche

Pour utiliser ces extraits dans une formulation sèche, comme un masque d'argile, la méthode sera légèrement différente.

Calculer la quantité de matière sèche que vous aurez besoin pour chaque 100 ml de liquide; à cet montant, ajouter jusqu'à 5 g (ou 1 cuillère à café arrondi) de poudre d'extrait.

Rappelez-vous que par des plantes, une fois qu'ils sont humidifiés, sans agent de conservation adéquate, ils doivent être utilisés tout de suite.

  Comment Faire Une Teinture Avec Des Extraits.docx (Size: 16.03 KB / Downloads: 1) ]]>
Extraits de plantes en poudre sont plus facilement ajoutés aux préparations en dissolvant dans un mélange d'alcool et de l'eau, puis en ajoutant cette teinture à votre produit. Pas tous les extraits ne sont complètement solubles; si vous pouvez voir des résidus après qu'il a été mélangé, on peut utiliser un filtre. La fiche signalétique indiquera si un extrait est seulement partiellement soluble. Vodka qui a une teneur en alcool de 40% - 50%, ou un autre alcool de grain (comme alcool ou de l'alcool parfumeur) peut être utilisé, mais l'eau dans la formulation devrait être distillée.

Ne jamais utiliser d'alcool isopropylique dans vos formulations.

Contrairement teintures de fines herbes, il n'est pas nécessaire de laisser la teinture s'asseoir et sangsue les constituants de la matière végétale, comme dans une infusion à base de plantes ou de décoction. Cela a déjà été fait au cours du processus d'extraction, et l'objectif se réduit maintenant à liquéfier la poudre afin qu'il puisse être uniformément mélangé à votre produit.

En termes métriques, 100 ml de teinture doit être équivalente à 20 g de plante brute. Si le ratio d'extraction est 4:1, 4 kg de matériel végétal est utilisé pour produire 1 kg d'extrait. Vous serait donc d'utiliser 5 g d'extrait à 100 ml de solution (comme vodka, ou un mélange d'alcool de grain à 40% à 60% d'eau distillée).

Pour les conversions impériales, 4,6 oz. de teinture doit être équivalent à 1 once de l'usine de cru. Lors d'une ration extrait de 4:1, 4 lbs. de matériel végétal est utilisé pour produire une livre de l'extrait). En termes simples, vous pouvez utiliser 1 cuillère à café arrondiou ou 5 gr. d'extrait avec une demi tasse ou 100 ml. de la solution (comme vodka, ou un mélange d'alcool de grain à 40% à 60% d'eau distillée).

Une règle générale : si c'est difficile à dissoudre de la poudre, augmentez le pourcentage d'alcool.

Comment utiliser les extraits en poudre dans une formulation sèche

Pour utiliser ces extraits dans une formulation sèche, comme un masque d'argile, la méthode sera légèrement différente.

Calculer la quantité de matière sèche que vous aurez besoin pour chaque 100 ml de liquide; à cet montant, ajouter jusqu'à 5 g (ou 1 cuillère à café arrondi) de poudre d'extrait.

Rappelez-vous que par des plantes, une fois qu'ils sont humidifiés, sans agent de conservation adéquate, ils doivent être utilisés tout de suite.

  Comment Faire Une Teinture Avec Des Extraits.docx (Size: 16.03 KB / Downloads: 1) ]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Comment-Faire-Une-Teinture-Avec-Des-Extraits Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:43:28 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Comment-Faire-Une-Teinture-Avec-Des-Extraits
Des extraits de fruits en poudre sont solubles dans l'eau et peut contenir jusqu'à 0,5% de la formulation. S'il vous plaît se référer à la fiche signalétique pour des informations plus amples.

Extraits de plantes en poudre sont plus facilement ajoutés aux préparations en dissolvant dans un mélange d'alcool et de l'eau, puis en ajoutant cette teinture à votre produit. Pas tous les extraits ne sont complètement solubles; si vous pouvez voir des résidus après qu'il a été mélangé, on peut utiliser un filtre. La fiche signalétique indiquera si un extrait est seulement partiellement soluble. Vodka qui a une teneur en alcool de 40% - 50%, ou un autre alcool de grain (comme alcool ou de l'alcool parfumeur) peut être utilisé, mais l'eau dans la formulation devrait être distillée.

Ne jamais utiliser d'alcool isopropylique dans vos formulations.

Contrairement teintures de fines herbes, il n'est pas nécessaire de laisser la teinture s'asseoir et sangsue les constituants de la matière végétale, comme dans une infusion à base de plantes ou de décoction. Cela a déjà été fait au cours du processus d'extraction, et l'objectif se réduit maintenant à liquéfier la poudre afin qu'il puisse être uniformément mélangé à votre produit.

En termes métriques, 100 ml de teinture doit être équivalente à 20 g de plante brute. Si le ratio d'extraction est 4:1, 4 kg de matériel végétal est utilisé pour produire 1 kg d'extrait. Vous serait donc d'utiliser 5 g d'extrait à 100 ml de solution (comme vodka, ou un mélange d'alcool de grain à 40% à 60% d'eau distillée).

Pour les conversions impériales, 4,6 oz. de teinture doit être équivalent à 1 once de l'usine de cru. Lors d'une ration extrait de 4:1, 4 lbs. de matériel végétal est utilisé pour produire une livre de l'extrait). En termes simples, vous pouvez utiliser 1 cuillère à café d'extrait d'arrondi 4 oz de la solution (comme vodka, ou un mélange d'alcool de grain à 40% à 60% d'eau distillée).

Extrait en poudre Solution d'acool
5 g ou 1 cuillère a café 100 ml

Une règle générale : si c'est difficile à dissoudre de la poudre, augmentez le pourcentage d'alcool.

Comment utiliser les extraits en poudre dans une formulation sèche

Pour utiliser ces extraits dans une formulation sèche, comme un masque d'argile, la méthode sera légèrement différente.

Calculer la quantité de matière sèche que vous aurez besoin pour chaque 100 ml de liquide; à cet montant, ajouter jusqu'à 5 g (ou 1 cuillère à café arrondi) de poudre d'extrait.

Rappelez-vous que par des plantes, une fois qu'ils sont humidifiés, sans agent de conservation adéquate, ils doivent être utilisés tout de suite.]]>
Des extraits de fruits en poudre sont solubles dans l'eau et peut contenir jusqu'à 0,5% de la formulation. S'il vous plaît se référer à la fiche signalétique pour des informations plus amples.

Extraits de plantes en poudre sont plus facilement ajoutés aux préparations en dissolvant dans un mélange d'alcool et de l'eau, puis en ajoutant cette teinture à votre produit. Pas tous les extraits ne sont complètement solubles; si vous pouvez voir des résidus après qu'il a été mélangé, on peut utiliser un filtre. La fiche signalétique indiquera si un extrait est seulement partiellement soluble. Vodka qui a une teneur en alcool de 40% - 50%, ou un autre alcool de grain (comme alcool ou de l'alcool parfumeur) peut être utilisé, mais l'eau dans la formulation devrait être distillée.

Ne jamais utiliser d'alcool isopropylique dans vos formulations.

Contrairement teintures de fines herbes, il n'est pas nécessaire de laisser la teinture s'asseoir et sangsue les constituants de la matière végétale, comme dans une infusion à base de plantes ou de décoction. Cela a déjà été fait au cours du processus d'extraction, et l'objectif se réduit maintenant à liquéfier la poudre afin qu'il puisse être uniformément mélangé à votre produit.

En termes métriques, 100 ml de teinture doit être équivalente à 20 g de plante brute. Si le ratio d'extraction est 4:1, 4 kg de matériel végétal est utilisé pour produire 1 kg d'extrait. Vous serait donc d'utiliser 5 g d'extrait à 100 ml de solution (comme vodka, ou un mélange d'alcool de grain à 40% à 60% d'eau distillée).

Pour les conversions impériales, 4,6 oz. de teinture doit être équivalent à 1 once de l'usine de cru. Lors d'une ration extrait de 4:1, 4 lbs. de matériel végétal est utilisé pour produire une livre de l'extrait). En termes simples, vous pouvez utiliser 1 cuillère à café d'extrait d'arrondi 4 oz de la solution (comme vodka, ou un mélange d'alcool de grain à 40% à 60% d'eau distillée).

Extrait en poudre Solution d'acool
5 g ou 1 cuillère a café 100 ml

Une règle générale : si c'est difficile à dissoudre de la poudre, augmentez le pourcentage d'alcool.

Comment utiliser les extraits en poudre dans une formulation sèche

Pour utiliser ces extraits dans une formulation sèche, comme un masque d'argile, la méthode sera légèrement différente.

Calculer la quantité de matière sèche que vous aurez besoin pour chaque 100 ml de liquide; à cet montant, ajouter jusqu'à 5 g (ou 1 cuillère à café arrondi) de poudre d'extrait.

Rappelez-vous que par des plantes, une fois qu'ils sont humidifiés, sans agent de conservation adéquate, ils doivent être utilisés tout de suite.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Glycerin-usage-help Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:57:10 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Glycerin-usage-help http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/gly...p-540.html

I am interested in using the product above as an emu. I tried forum search as well as google but can't seem to find anything that goes into about the amount used when blending in various other ingredients. Water(ish) would be the first thing I want to try.

Anyone have a link with more details on this emu?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/gly...p-540.html

I am interested in using the product above as an emu. I tried forum search as well as google but can't seem to find anything that goes into about the amount used when blending in various other ingredients. Water(ish) would be the first thing I want to try.

Anyone have a link with more details on this emu?]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Using-Sodium-Lactate Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:05:16 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Using-Sodium-Lactate http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Jasmine-blend-and-prices Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:42:06 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Jasmine-blend-and-prices

So, I am interested in making a Jasmine blend for anti aging.
If I combine these 3 EO's,
Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute 15ml (Middle/Strong) ($131.48)
Carrot Seed Essential Oil (Steam Distilled) 15ml (Middle/Medium) ($14.58)
Frankincense Essential Oil (Egyptian) 15ml (Base/Medium) ($12.02)

I want to keep only the Jasmine scent, would it smell like Jasmine and the other 2 scents are lost?


Next, the price for the Jasmine absolute is more than the 3% dilution.
Comparing the 15ml Jasmine absolute to its 3%...
Jasmine Grandiflorum 3% 500ml $111.59 (assuming this is diluted with Jojoba golden)

Jojoba Golden Carrier Oil 473ml $53.67
Dilute all 15ml of Jasmine with Jojoba, you get very close to 500ml at 3%.
So, the total cost if you buy them separate is $185.15

Roughly, the absolute cost 66% more than the 3% blend.]]>

So, I am interested in making a Jasmine blend for anti aging.
If I combine these 3 EO's,
Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute 15ml (Middle/Strong) ($131.48)
Carrot Seed Essential Oil (Steam Distilled) 15ml (Middle/Medium) ($14.58)
Frankincense Essential Oil (Egyptian) 15ml (Base/Medium) ($12.02)

I want to keep only the Jasmine scent, would it smell like Jasmine and the other 2 scents are lost?


Next, the price for the Jasmine absolute is more than the 3% dilution.
Comparing the 15ml Jasmine absolute to its 3%...
Jasmine Grandiflorum 3% 500ml $111.59 (assuming this is diluted with Jojoba golden)

Jojoba Golden Carrier Oil 473ml $53.67
Dilute all 15ml of Jasmine with Jojoba, you get very close to 500ml at 3%.
So, the total cost if you buy them separate is $185.15

Roughly, the absolute cost 66% more than the 3% blend.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Loaf-Soap-Molds Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:12:24 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Loaf-Soap-Molds
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Because the waxes used to make emulsifiers are often derived from coconut and palm oils, it might be advantageous for them to use simple, natural alternatives.

For a lighter moisturizing effect which is easily controlled when applied, you can make lotion bars.

Lotion Bars

Prepare muffins with a very light coating of petroleum jelly.

In a small saucepan, gently melt over low heat:

3 parts shea butter
1 part grated beeswax or if sensitive to beeswax, paraffin

As soon as the mix is melted, take it off the heat and add whatever additives you choose to use at this time (such as .01% essential oil, or ½ tsp. to ½ cup of shea butter and wax). Pour to about 1/2" deep, and allow them to harden by cooling to room temperature before removing.

These can be wrapped and stored in a cool, dark place until needed, and they make thoughtful gifts, as well. To use, gently wipe the lotion bar over the skin and massage it in.

Essential oils which make this a pleasant product to use include lavender and lemon balm; for children, sweet orange and vanilla are favourite combinations, as are lavender and sweet orange. For an older boy or a man, try a little pine or fir mixed with lavender. But be sure not to use anything that will trigger sensitivities!]]>
Because the waxes used to make emulsifiers are often derived from coconut and palm oils, it might be advantageous for them to use simple, natural alternatives.

For a lighter moisturizing effect which is easily controlled when applied, you can make lotion bars.

Lotion Bars

Prepare muffins with a very light coating of petroleum jelly.

In a small saucepan, gently melt over low heat:

3 parts shea butter
1 part grated beeswax or if sensitive to beeswax, paraffin

As soon as the mix is melted, take it off the heat and add whatever additives you choose to use at this time (such as .01% essential oil, or ½ tsp. to ½ cup of shea butter and wax). Pour to about 1/2" deep, and allow them to harden by cooling to room temperature before removing.

These can be wrapped and stored in a cool, dark place until needed, and they make thoughtful gifts, as well. To use, gently wipe the lotion bar over the skin and massage it in.

Essential oils which make this a pleasant product to use include lavender and lemon balm; for children, sweet orange and vanilla are favourite combinations, as are lavender and sweet orange. For an older boy or a man, try a little pine or fir mixed with lavender. But be sure not to use anything that will trigger sensitivities!]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-When-Products-Seem-Different Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:44:17 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-When-Products-Seem-Different
Have our colours changed?

Sometimes a product will look a little different from what you see in its accompanying photograph; for example, a clay may not be the exact shade you expect. While we do attempt to be consistent in our offerings, sometimes changes in natural materials fall outside of our control, such as weather trends affecting a crop of lavender. It may be a slight difference only because of a new lot or a new supplier. However, if you find your product is very different, please let us know, because we will look into it and do what we can to satisfy you, our customer.]]>
Have our colours changed?

Sometimes a product will look a little different from what you see in its accompanying photograph; for example, a clay may not be the exact shade you expect. While we do attempt to be consistent in our offerings, sometimes changes in natural materials fall outside of our control, such as weather trends affecting a crop of lavender. It may be a slight difference only because of a new lot or a new supplier. However, if you find your product is very different, please let us know, because we will look into it and do what we can to satisfy you, our customer.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-CO2-Extraction Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:39:10 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-CO2-Extraction
In certain conditions at a low temperature, Carbon Dioxide (or CO2) can be pressurized to become a liquid. This liquid then acts as a solvent and is used to extract the oil from plants.

After extraction is completed, the extraction vessel is brought back to normal temperature and the CO2 rapidly converts to gas leaving behind high quality oil that is free of solvents.]]>
In certain conditions at a low temperature, Carbon Dioxide (or CO2) can be pressurized to become a liquid. This liquid then acts as a solvent and is used to extract the oil from plants.

After extraction is completed, the extraction vessel is brought back to normal temperature and the CO2 rapidly converts to gas leaving behind high quality oil that is free of solvents.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Spider-Veins Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:52:29 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Spider-Veins
Pack a clean mason jar with calendula blossoms, and cover them with extra-virgin olive oil. Put it in a sunny window, and turn it upside down each day for three weeks. Filter into a measuring cup and measure. In a saucepan, over very low heat, heat the oil until beeswax will melt in it, and add 1 T. grated beeswax to every 3 fluid ounces of oil. Pour into sterile ointment jars and place lid over the jar, but do not screw it down until completely cool and set.

Optional:
You can filter the oil, pack another mason jar with calendula blossoms, and repeat the process for a double infusion.

You can also add a few drops of essential oil (lavender, lemon balm, etc.) to your ointment just before pouring, to make it more fragrant.]]>
Pack a clean mason jar with calendula blossoms, and cover them with extra-virgin olive oil. Put it in a sunny window, and turn it upside down each day for three weeks. Filter into a measuring cup and measure. In a saucepan, over very low heat, heat the oil until beeswax will melt in it, and add 1 T. grated beeswax to every 3 fluid ounces of oil. Pour into sterile ointment jars and place lid over the jar, but do not screw it down until completely cool and set.

Optional:
You can filter the oil, pack another mason jar with calendula blossoms, and repeat the process for a double infusion.

You can also add a few drops of essential oil (lavender, lemon balm, etc.) to your ointment just before pouring, to make it more fragrant.]]> http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Turmeric-Oil Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:19:35 -0400 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/forum/Thread-Turmeric-Oil
1 part turmeric, ground
3 parts carrier oil

In a sterile mason jar, place turmeric and oil, stirring well. Allow to macerate for 3 weeks, shaking daily. Filter into clean squeeze bottle (a coffee filter is good for this).]]>
1 part turmeric, ground
3 parts carrier oil

In a sterile mason jar, place turmeric and oil, stirring well. Allow to macerate for 3 weeks, shaking daily. Filter into clean squeeze bottle (a coffee filter is good for this).]]>