The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances

1 teaspoon glycerin

Yield:

4 ounces

This delicious summer scent combines the exquisite fragrance of geranium with the green, tangy
aroma of tomato leaves.

1. Place the leaves and the grated lemon rind in a glass jar with a lid. Pour the vodka or witch
   hazel and glycerin over the leaves and rind.


2. Cover and let mixture sit in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks.


3. Strain the liquid through a coffee filter to remove the debris. Pour into a spray bottle.

Aphrodisiac Solid Perfume

1 ounce beeswax

2 tablespoons jojoba oil

2 drops jasmine essential oil

2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil

1 drop sandalwood essential oil

1 drop rose essential oil

2 drops vanilla extract

Yield:

5 ounces

This is a great way to wear perfume because the scent envelopes you, creating subtle differences
depending on where you apply the balm. Remember not to exceed the recommended amounts of
essential oils, or you risk irritating your skin.

1. Gently heat the beeswax and jojoba oil in a small enameled saucepan until the wax is melted.


2. Remove from heat and stir in the essential oils and vanilla.


3. Pour the mixture into a clean lip balm container, a vintage silver pillbox, or, if feeling
   extravagant, an Estée Lauder refillable facial powder container.


4. Let the mixture cool. To use, soften it with your fingers and apply the solid perfume to pulse
   points.

Preserving Your Natural Perfumes

You invested in a lavish botanical fragrance or created one of your own. Good for you! Here are
some points to help you enjoy your natural fragrance as long as possible.